Pre-Arrival Webinars
ISSS and its campus partners are pleased to offer a summer pre-arrival webinar series to answer new students' most urgent questions before coming to Emory University, with a particular focus on issues applicable to students on F-1 or J-1 immigration status, who will begin their undergraduate, graduate, or professional program at Emory in Fall 2026. ISSS hopes new students and their family members joined as many of these webinars as possible. If you were unable to attend the live session, recordings of most sessions are available below.
Recordings of 2026 Webinars
Off-Campus Housing
Are you an incoming graduate or professional student needing advice about finding an apartment or roommate? Do you have questions before signing a lease with others? Learn how to set yourself up for successfully living off-campus (or at The Ridge on campus) by viewing the recording of this webinar.
This information was accurate as of the time of the presentation on May 14, 2026.
Safety Matters with the Emory Police Department
The Emory Police Department (EPD) shared tips to stay safe while in the US and at Emory. Watch the webinar recording to learn about EPD services, SafeRide, the Emory Safe app and more!
This information was accurate as of the time of the presentation on July 16, 2026.
Health Matters: Healthcare and Health Insurance in the US
This session focused on the US healthcare system and US medical insurance as well as Emory’s health services and immunization requirements. Emory experts addressed these topics and shared tons of health-related information to ensure new students know how to be compliant and stay healthy! Watch the recording here.
This information was accurate as of the time of the presentation on June 26, 2025.
Know What Matters: A Student Panel of Current Students
Current students who were once new students themselves shared their experiences and advice in this interactive panel discussion! Topics included helpful resources, campus life, getting involved, academic culture, and academic opportunities. Adjusting to Emory and life in Atlanta and the US were also discussed. Check out the recording here.
This information was accurate as of the time of the presentation on July 16, 2026.
Information Session for Emory Parents and Family
We know parents and families may have many questions and concerns before sending their students to the US and Emory! ISSS, in collaboration with campus partners, are pleased to offer an information session for parents and families in English, Korean and Chinese. The presenters will share important information regarding the 2026-2027 academic year. Topics include an overview of Emory University's Atlanta and Oxford campuses, important resources for international students, fall arrival and orientation details, and contact/social media information for key offices.
Information Session for Parents and Families (in English)
Information Session for Parents and Families (with Chinese translation)
Information Session for Parents and Families (with Korean translation)