International Scholar Orientation
Scholar orientation at Emory consists of two simple steps: reporting your arrival electronically using the New Scholar Arrival e-form in ISSS Link, and then attending a mandatory orientation session at ISSS
Step 1: New Scholar Arrival e-form completion
- Your first official immigration responsibility at Emory is completing the New Scholar Arrival e-form in ISSS Link. For help logging into ISSS Link and completing the form>>>
- You must complete it within 5 days of your arrival in the U.S. and before you attend the scholar orientation session at ISSS.
Step 2: Review ISSS resources for new international scholars/employees.
- Visit the Life in the US section of the ISSS website which contains a wide variety of resources and information you may find helpful as you establish yourself in Atlanta.
- Check out the J-1 Scholar's Guide to Emory. Although some of the information in this guide is only relevant to exchange visitors in J status, all international scholars and employees may find the guide helpful and informative.