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Arrival and Orientation - International Education Center
Please follow the steps on this pre-arrival checklist: Contact an EducationUSA Advising Center for guidance on the visa application, the U.S. educational system and other important preparations.
U.S. Visa Requirements - International Education Center
International students entering from outside the United States need to apply for a U.S. visa at the nearest U.S. embassy/consulate.
FAQs - International Education Center
Georgia College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award associate, baccalaureate, master's and specialist degrees.
Academics - International Education Center
The academic organization of the university includes the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, and Health Sciences, all of which consist of specialized academic departments.
Transportation - International Education Center
The nearest international airport to Milledgeville is Hartsfield - Jackson International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, 90 miles northwest of Milledgeville/Georgia College.
Money and Banking - International Education Center
While in the United States, students should keep most of their money safely deposited in a bank, except for the amount needed for daily expenses.
Telephone, E-Mail, Mail - International Education Center
If you want to contact your friends and family when you first arrive in the U.S., one of the best ways is to purchase a calling card (phone card) via the Internet or from a local convenience store.
F1 and J1 Student Status - International Education Center
The following points are highlights of important information regarding your immigration status as a student while in the United States.
Employment - International Education Center
Students in F-1 status are permitted to work on-campus up to twenty hours per week, including graduate assistantships, while school is in session and forty hours per week when school is not in session or during the annual vacation.
Social Security Cards - International Education Center
In the U.S., the term social security number refers to an identification number given to individuals by the federal government. Any international student who works in the U.S. must obtain a social security number.
Health Care and Insurance - International Education Center
Health care in the United States can be very expensive. The U.S. government does not provide free or subsidized medical care for non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Safety and U.S. Laws - International Education Center
Milledgeville is a relatively safe town that does not have the crime rates of larger cities. However, it is always important to take precautions, especially since being new to a place may make you more vulnerable.