International Scholar Orientation
Scholar orientation at Emory consists of two simple steps:
Step 1: Scholar Arrival Form and in-person Orientation
- For J-1 Scholars:
- Submit the J-1 Scholar Arrival form in ISSS Link (found under the "Pre-Arrival and Orientation" menu). You must complete it within 10 days of your start date and before you attend the scholar orientation session at ISSS. Click here for assistance with logging into ISSS Link to complete the form>>
- Attend the in-person J-1 Scholar Orientation at ISSS. Within the J-1 Scholar Arrival form, you will register for an in-person orientation session.
- For H-1Bs, E-3s, O-1s, and TNs: Submit the Scholar Arrival: H-1B, E-3, TN, O-1 form in ISSS Link (found under the "Pre-Arrival and Orientation" menu). You must complete it within 10 days of your start date and then schedule your orientation with your ISSS Advisor.
Step 2: Review ISSS Resources for New International Scholars/Employees.
- Visit our Life in the US section, 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.