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Frequently Asked Questions

We have tried to answer many of the frequently asked questions we receive from international students. These questions have been categorized into one of three headings – questions asked by all students, questions asked by undergraduate students, and questions asked by professional or graduate students.

A. All Students

  1. When can I arrive on campus?

  2. How do I get to Emory?

  3. Where is ISSS?

  4. How do I pay my SEVIS Fee?

  5. When will International Student Orientation be held?

  6. Where can I find more information on the Emory Health Insurance Plan?

  7. How do I sign up to apply for a Social Security Number appointments for September 4th and 5th?

B. Undergraduate Students

  1. What if I want to ship my belongings to Emory before Orientation?

  2. I am an undergraduate coming for the first time to Emory – when should I plan to arrive?

  3. I am arriving for International Student Orientation. When can I move into my dorm room?

  4. What do I need to do if I am returning from a Leave of Absence?

  5. What if I am returning from Military Leave in my own country?

  6. How do I find out about financial aid or scholarships?

  7. I am an undergraduate transfer student to Emory University from another university. What do I need to do?

  8. I am an undergraduate international student transferring to Emory from an American High School. What do I need to do?

C. Graduate & Professional School Students

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    1. When can I arrive on campus?

      International students may legally arrive in the United States up to 30 days prior to the start date listed on Form I-20 or DS-2019. You must, however, arrive by the start date listed on the form and attend the required International Student Orientation for your program. We encourage students to arrive on campus a few days in advance to settle in, find their way around campus, etc.

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    2. How do I get to Emory?

      Full directions to Emory using public transportation are available here.

      If you are driving from the airport, follow the signs to Interstate 85 North. Take I-85N to Exit 91 (Clairmont Road, Emory University). Turn right on Clairmont Road. Follow Clairmont Road to North Decatur Road. Turn right on North Decatur and follow the signs to Emory University. Additional signage will direct you to the various residence halls.

      Students attending Oxford College should reference information located here.

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    3. Where is ISSS?

      ISSS is in Suite 130 of the North Decatur Building, located at 1784 North Decatur Road. The Emory Interactive Campus Map can help you find our location.

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    4. How do I pay my SEVIS Fee?

      Students should complete form I-901 and pay the SEVIS Fee online. Full instructions are available here.

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    5. When will International Student Orientation be held?

      Dates for each program's International Student Orientation will be posted here. More details (times, locations) will be updated over the course of the summer.

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    6. Where can I find more information on the Emory Health Insurance Plan?

      For information on the Emory Health Insurance Plan please see the Health Insurance section of our Pre-arrival Information.

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    7. How do I sign up for a Social Security Number?

      Please see our information on Social Security Appointments here.

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  2. A. All Students

    B. Undergraduate Students

    1. What if I want to ship my belongings to Emory before Orientation?

    a) Emory College

    Students who wish to ship items to Emory prior to their arrival may do so with any one of these major freight carriers: UPS, DHL, FedEx, and USPS. Packages should be shipped so that they do not arrive prior to August 13, 2012. Packages should have a tracking number so that students can trace the package, if necessary. Please address packages as follows:

    Student's Name

    Emory University

    605 Asbury Circle

    Box ##### (include Box # if known)

    Atlanta, GA 30322

    Please include a return address on the package.

    b) Oxford College

    Each student is assigned a campus mailbox (called MSC). All U.S. mail and shipped packages will be delivered to this address. You will receive your MSC number along with your housing assignment. You will have the same MSC # for your two years at Oxford. The boxes use keys to open and these keys will be distributed when you arrive on campus. Your address will be as follows:

    Student's Name

    80 Hamill Street

    MSC# _______ Oxford, GA 30054

    Please include a return address on the package.

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    2. I am arriving for International Student Orientation. When can I move into my dorm room?

    You should plan to arrive at Emory in time to attend International Student Orientation (which begins on August 23rd). You will be able to move into your residence hall on Wednesday, August 22, 2012. Please plan accordingly.

    Additional Questions may be directed to the Housing team by e-mail.

     

    3.. I am an undergraduate coming for the first time to Emory – when should I plan to arrive?

    You should plan to arrive at Emory in time to attend International Student Orientation (which begins on August 23rd). You will be able to move into your residence hall on Wednesday, August 22, 2012. Please plan accordingly.

    Additional Questions may be directed to the Housing team by email.

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    4. What do I need to do if I am returning from a Leave of Absence?

    Students returning from a Leave of Absence should refer to the Students Returning from a Leave of Absence section of our pre-arrival information. Specific questions may be addressed to ISSS@emory.edu

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    5. What if I am returning from Military Leave in my own country?

    Students returning from a Leave of Absence should refer to the Military Leave of Absence section of our website. Specific questions may be addressed to ISSS@emory.edu

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    6. How do I find out about financial aid or scholarships?

    Information on financial aid and scholarships may be found by referring to directly to the admissions page of Emory College or Oxford College

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    7. I am an undergraduate transfer student to Emory University from another university. What do I need to do?

    Students transferring their immigration status to Emory should refer to the Transferring Your Immigration Status section of our website. Specific questions may be addressed to ISSS@emory.edu

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    8. I am an undergraduate international student transferring to Emory from an American high school. What do I need to do?

    Students transferring their immigration status to Emory should refer to the Transferring Your Immigration Status section of our website. Specific questions may be addressed to ISSS@emory.edu

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