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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Atlanta, GA | Posted: July 8, 2013
Living in a new country without the familiar faces of family and friends is a challenge commonly faced by international students and their parents. The Office of International Education (OIE) sponsors an orientation, known as International Student Welcome Week, to welcome all new/transfer undergraduate, graduate and exchange international students.
Welcome Week will be held August 12-16. Some of the sessions will also extend into the first week of classes. By attending these OIE-sponsored sessions and events, new international students will have the opportunity to meet other new international students and the ISSS staff, as well as gain valuable information that will assist them upon their arrival at Georgia Tech and throughout their studies.
Topics for the International Student Welcome Week include:
Plus, students will enjoy a fun new student welcome celebration!
While participation in International Student Welcome Week is strongly encouraged, it is optional. However, it is mandatory for new international students to check-in with the OIE to have their registration holds removed and register for courses. Check-in in Clough Commons begins on Wednesday, August 7, and lasts through Friday, August 16.
Find more information about Welcome Week at oie.gatech.edu/welcome/sessions and International Student Check-In at oie.gatech.edu/welcome/checkin.
Want to learn more about what your student should be doing now and what you as a parent can do to help them through the transition to Georgia Tech? Please see our International Student Parent Webinar! This is a recording of a live webinar held in early June with questions from parents like you and information about important resources.
