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Welcome Events

Webinars for new international students

These webinars are designed to be watched in addition to the Orientation Programs that your respective schools will be hosting throughout the summer and into the fall.

Upcoming webinars and events

This page will be updated with incoming student events for the 2024–25 academic year. Stay tuned! In the meantime, check out our Events page for more upcoming events, or watch the recorded webinar presentations below.

Past webinars and events

Only current students all other users with an Active Directory account can view the following presentations and Q&A recordings. You will be automatically given an Active Directory account by University IT as you enroll.

For all international students

Welcome Webinar: 2023
  • Overview: This webinar introduces some ISO staff members, helps you plan your arrival, reviews key ISO requirements, and discusses possible scams you should know.
  • Presentation Recording
  • Q&A Recording
International Student Experience Webinar: 2023
  • Overview: Learn about the experiences of international students at University of Rochester, and learn all about the opportunities for student engagement with ISO. The webinar was followed by a Q&A session where incoming students asked experienced international students many questions about their experiences.
  • Presentation Recording
  • Q&A Recording
Student Employment and Social Security Webinar: 2023
  • Overview: This presentation, sponsored by the International Services Office and Student Employment Office, provides international students with guidance on how to begin the process of searching for employment on campus and applying for a social security number once you have gained for-service employment.
  • Presentation Recording
Immigration Compliance Webinar: 2023
  • Overview: The ISO hosts amandatory Immigration and Compliance webinar required for all graduate and undergraduate students. The webinar provides all international students with information about how to stay in compliance with F and J visa regulations while studying and working in the United States. The session was recorded, but you are required to attend a live session.
  • Q&A Transcription
  • Presentation Recording
  • Q&A Recording

For graduate international students

Graduate Housing Webinars: 2023
  • Overview: Rebecca Orton, the Assistant Director of Graduate, Family, and Off-Campus Housing, presented a webinar with more information on housing registration, as well as a question-and-answer session. Watch to learn about on-campus and off-campus housing options!
  • Presentation Recording
  • Q&A Recording

On-demand videos and training: TIPS

In addition to our webinar recordings, we’ve created a variety of videos for our TIPS on-demand series: Tools for Immigration and Preparation Support.

You’ll also be asked to complete online video training on preparing for studies and life in Rochester. These resources will be available through UR Blackboard using your NetID login.

Check out the publicly-available on-demand videos below, and contact our office if you have any questions.

Immigration documents for new students

SEVIS immigration transfers

Third-party sponsored students

Obtaining an F-1 or J-1 visa

Travel to and arriving in the US

Entry to the US

Getting settled in Rochester

Stay in touch

We look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your way to become a University of Rochester international student!

This page will continue to be updated with events and additional opportunities for engagement. Check back regularly for updates.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us. You can also review our Incoming Student Checklist and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for additional detailed support.

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