Incoming Exchange Orientation
More information about Spring 2026 Exchange Student Orientation can be found below. Please contact saoincoming@ncsu.edu if you have any questions!

Orientation Schedule
WEDNESDAY, January 7
1:00PM – 4:00PM: Drop-In Advising, Page Hall 3rd Floor
Come to the Study Abroad Office to ask any questions or to meet the staff.
6:00PM – 7:30PM: Ice Cream Social, Lampe Hall Room 222
Come meet your fellow Spring 2026 Exchange students. We will have ice cream and games.
THURSDAY, January 8
9:00AM – 11:00AM: Orientation Session I, Lampe Hall Room 222
This is a required meeting with the Study Abroad Office. You will receive information about your semester at NC State.
11:15AM – 12:15PM: Orientation Session II, Lampe Hall Room 222
This is a required meeting with the Study Abroad Office. You will receive information about your semester at NC State.
12:15PM – 1:15PM: Lunch
We will be ordering pizza for lunch. Please email saoincoming@ncsu.edu if you have any dietary restrictions.
1:15 – 3:00PM: Campus Scavenger Hunt
FRIDAY, January 9
8:30AM – 9:30 AM: Immigration Check-In, Lampe Hall Room 222
This is a required meeting with the Office of International Services. You will receive information about your visa and immigration status.
10:00AM – 11:45AM: Campus Tours
1:30PM – 3:00PM: Non PCOM Drop-In Hours, Page Hall Third Floor
This session is optional for any Non PCOM students with questions regarding classes, etc.
1:30PM – 3:00PM: PCOM Orientation, Nelson Hall 2405
This session is required for all undergraduate exchange students in the Poole College of Management.