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As part of your J-1 visa requirements, all new scholars must complete an orientation program. You can fulfill this requirement by following these steps:
Enroll & Complete the Online Course Module in Homebase
Read the Scholar Orientation on Homebase page for instructions on enrolling and completing this online course module. Upon completion of this online module, you will receive a code that you must enter when submitting your 'New Scholar Check-in' request in OISS Connect.
Register for & Attend the In-Person Meetup for New Scholars
In addition to the online module on Homebase, we recommend that you also attend an in-person meetup for New Scholars upon your arrival in the U.S., where you will get a chance to meet other new scholars at Yale and ask any questions you may have after reviewing the online module.
The signup link may be found in the 'Your Next Steps' section of the Homebase online module. While you can register for it before you leave, please schedule the in-person meetup for AFTER you have arrived in the U.S.
If you have urgent questions before your orientation session, please email your OISS adviser.
