Arrival on Campus for Visiting Researchers

Upon arrival on the Georgetown University campus, Visiting Researchers must meet and check in with several university departments.

1. Office of Global Services (OGS) (international researchers *in J-1 Status)

Researchers in J-1 status must attend a J-1 scholar orientation, held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 10-11a.m. in the Office of Global Services (OGS).

In order for Visiting Researchers in J-1 visa status to remain legally in the United States, Georgetown’s Office of Global Services must confirm their arrival in SEVIS (Student & Exchange Visitor Information System) within 30 days of their Form DS-2019 start date. 

2. Your Department / Program

Check in with your program to confirm that you have arrived.

While each department has its own procedures, this is where you will complete your registration in the program as well as pay the first semester’s fee. The following documentation will likely be needed, but check with your department contact first:

• Completed Local Contact Information Form
• Copy of your Visiting Researcher letter
• Copy of your original application materials
• Copy of documents issued to you by OGS (international researchers in J-1 status only)
• Payment for the first semester of your stay.
• Acceptable forms of payment are 1) cash (exact change) or 2) check (exact amount).

Once you have registered, your sponsoring department’s staff will enter your information into the university’s official system.

Finally, you will receive at your email address (the one provided on your application form) instructions about how to complete certain agreements and tasks. Once you’ve completed these tasks, the university system will issue your NetID account for university email and access to online services. A GOCard will also be prepared after you’ve completed your tasks. GOCards should be picked up at the service desk in the Leavey Center Bookstore by presenting the credentials provided to you.