HIO Events
Summary
This page provides information on upcoming and past HIO and Harvard events for Harvard international students, scholars, and their families.
Upcoming Events
HIO Getting Started Orientation Part 2
September 24, 2026
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12:00PM - 1:00PM EDT
The HIO group orientation "Getting Started - Part 2" is for students and scholars who attended Part 1 and have follow-up questions regarding the topics covered in that session and/or questions regarding U.S. cultural concepts, English pronunciations (ex....
HIO Getting Started Orientation Part 1
October 6, 2026
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10:00AM - 11:15AM EDT
The HIO group orientation "Getting Started - Part 1" covers banking, social security numbers, driver's license and state IDs, health insurance, transportation, things to do in the local area, and more. The session lasts about 75 minutes.
HIO Getting Started Orientation Part 2
October 15, 2026
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12:00PM - 1:00PM EDT
The HIO group orientation "Getting Started - Part 2" is for students and scholars who attended Part 1 and have follow-up questions regarding the topics covered in that session and/or questions regarding U.S. cultural concepts, English pronunciations (ex....
HIO Spouse/Partner Orientation
October 16, 2026
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10:00AM - 11:00AM EDT
The HIO group orientation for spouses and partners of international students and scholars covers J-2 work permission, job and volunteer opportunities, settling-in topics, resources, shopping, things to do in the local area, and more. The session lasts...
HIO Getting Started Orientation Part 1
October 22, 2026
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10:00AM - 11:15AM EDT
The HIO group orientation "Getting Started - Part 1" covers banking, social security numbers, driver's license and state IDs, health insurance, transportation, things to do in the local area, and more. The session lasts about 75 minutes.
Getting Started Orientation Part 2
October 29, 2026
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12:00PM - 1:00PM EDT
The HIO group orientation "Getting Started - Part 2" is for students and scholars who attended Part 1 and have follow-up questions regarding the topics covered in that session and/or questions regarding U.S. cultural concepts, English pronunciations (ex....
HIO Getting Started Orientation Part 1
November 2, 2026
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10:00AM - 11:15AM EST
The HIO group orientation "Getting Started - Part 1" covers banking, social security numbers, driver's license and state IDs, health insurance, transportation, things to do in the local area, and more. The session lasts about 75 minutes.
Getting Started Orientation Part 2
November 12, 2026
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12:00PM - 1:00PM EST
The HIO group orientation "Getting Started - Part 2" is for students and scholars who attended Part 1 and have follow-up questions regarding the topics covered in that session and/or questions regarding U.S. cultural concepts, English pronunciations (ex....
HIO Spouse/Partner Orientation
November 13, 2026
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10:00AM - 11:00AM EST
The HIO group orientation for spouses and partners of international students and scholars covers J-2 work permission, job and volunteer opportunities, settling-in topics, resources, shopping, things to do in the local area, and more. The session lasts...
HIO Getting Started Orientation Part 1
November 19, 2026
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10:00AM - 11:15AM EST
The HIO group orientation "Getting Started - Part 1" covers banking, social security numbers, driver's license and state IDs, health insurance, transportation, things to do in the local area, and more. The session lasts about 75 minutes.
HIO Getting Started Orientation Part 2
November 25, 2026
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12:00PM - 1:00PM EST
The HIO group orientation "Getting Started - Part 2" is for students and scholars who attended Part 1 and have follow-up questions regarding the topics covered in that session and/or questions regarding U.S. cultural concepts, English pronunciations (ex....
HIO Getting Started Orientation Part 1
December 2, 2026
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10:00AM - 11:15AM EST
The HIO group orientation "Getting Started - Part 1" covers banking, social security numbers, driver's license and state IDs, health insurance, transportation, things to do in the local area, and more. The session lasts about 75 minutes.
HIO Getting Started Orientation Part 2
December 10, 2026
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12:00PM - 1:00PM EST
The HIO group orientation "Getting Started - Part 2" is for students and scholars who attended Part 1 and have follow-up questions regarding the topics covered in that session and/or questions regarding U.S. cultural concepts, English pronunciations (ex....
HIO Spouse/Partner Orientation
December 11, 2026
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10:00AM - 11:00AM EST
The HIO group orientation for spouses and partners of international students and scholars covers J-2 work permission, job and volunteer opportunities, settling-in topics, resources, shopping, things to do in the local area, and more. The session lasts...
HIO Getting Started Orientation Part 1
December 14, 2026
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10:00AM - 11:15AM EST
The HIO group orientation "Getting Started - Part 1" covers banking, social security numbers, driver's license and state IDs, health insurance, transportation, things to do in the local area, and more. The session lasts about 75 minutes.
HIO Getting Started Orientation Part 2
December 17, 2026
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12:00PM - 1:00PM EST
The HIO group orientation "Getting Started - Part 2" is for students and scholars who attended Part 1 and have follow-up questions regarding the topics covered in that session and/or questions regarding U.S. cultural concepts, English pronunciations (ex....
Past Events
Harvard Grad Fest 2026
September 18, 2026
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4:00PM - 7:00PM EDT
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Tercentenary Theatre
Grad Fest is Harvard's university-wide welcome festival for graduate and professional students in all twelve Harvard schools. Student organizations, live performances on the Memorial Church steps, a DJ, lawn games and food, all in Tercentenary Theatre...
HIO Getting Started Orientation Part 1
September 17, 2026
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10:00AM - 11:15AM EDT
The HIO group orientation "Getting Started - Part 1" covers banking, social security numbers, driver's license and state IDs, health insurance, transportation, things to do in the local area, and more. The session lasts about 75 minutes.
HIO Spouse/Partner Orientation
September 11, 2026
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10:00AM - 11:00AM EDT
The HIO group orientation for spouses and partners of international students and scholars covers J-2 work permission, job and volunteer opportunities, settling-in topics, resources, shopping, things to do in the local area, and more. The session lasts...
HIO Getting Started Orientation Part 2
September 10, 2026
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12:00PM - 1:00PM EDT
The HIO group orientation "Getting Started - Part 2" is for students and scholars who attended Part 1 and have follow-up questions regarding the topics covered in that session and/or questions regarding U.S. cultural concepts, English pronunciations (ex....
Harvard Community and Campus Life Welcome Block Party
September 1, 2026
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4:00PM - 6:00PM EDT
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Harvard Science Center Plaza, 1 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA
Come connect, explore, and celebrate the start of an exciting new academic year! Learn about campus resources, enjoy lively music and lawn games, have a delicious treat, and capture memories with a photo booth. Free and open to all Harvard affiliates.
HIO Getting Started Orientation Part 1
August 31, 2026
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10:00AM - 11:15AM EDT
The HIO group orientation "Getting Started - Part 1" covers banking, social security numbers, driver's license and state IDs, health insurance, transportation, things to do in the local area, and more. The session lasts about 75 minutes.
HIO Getting Started Orientation Part 2
August 27, 2026
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12:00PM - 1:00PM EDT
The HIO group orientation "Getting Started - Part 2" is for students and scholars who attended Part 1 and have follow-up questions regarding the topics covered in that session and/or questions regarding U.S. cultural concepts, English pronunciations (ex....
HIO Getting Started Orientation Part 1
August 20, 2026
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10:00AM - 11:15AM EDT
The HIO group orientation "Getting Started - Part 1" covers banking, social security numbers, driver's license and state IDs, health insurance, transportation, things to do in the local area, and more. The session lasts about 75 minutes.
HIO Spouse/Partner Orientation
August 14, 2026
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10:00AM - 11:00AM EDT
The HIO group orientation for spouses and partners of international students and scholars covers J-2 work permission, job and volunteer opportunities, settling-in topics, resources, shopping, things to do in the local area, and more. The session lasts...
HIO Getting Started Orientation Part 2
August 13, 2026
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12:00PM - 1:00PM EDT
The HIO group orientation "Getting Started - Part 2" is for students and scholars who attended Part 1 and have follow-up questions regarding the topics covered in that session and/or questions regarding U.S. cultural concepts, English pronunciations (ex....