HIO Events

Summary

This page provides information on upcoming and past HIO events for Harvard international students, scholars, and their families.

Upcoming Events

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....
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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...
A man stands with his arm around a woman's shoulder under a wooden arch in a public park on a sunny day

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.
Five smiling students sit on a wall outside

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....
A woman smiles and takes notes while watching a webinar on a laptop

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.

Five smiling students sit on a wall outside

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....
A woman smiles and takes notes while watching a webinar on a laptop

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...
A man stands with his arm around a woman's shoulder under a wooden arch in a public park on a sunny day

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.
Five smiling students sit on a wall outside

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....
A woman smiles and takes notes while watching a webinar on a laptop

Past Events

HIO Getting Started Orientation Part 1

August 4, 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.
Five smiling students sit on a wall outside

HIO Getting Started Orientation Part 2

July 29, 2026
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10:00AM - 11:00AM 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....
A woman smiles and takes notes while watching a webinar on a laptop

HIO Getting Started Orientation Part 1

July 23, 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.
Five smiling students sit on a wall outside

HIO Spouse/Partner Orientation

July 17, 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...
A man stands with his arm around a woman's shoulder under a wooden arch in a public park on a sunny day

HIO Getting Started Orientation Part 2

July 16, 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....
A woman smiles and takes notes while watching a webinar on a laptop

Info Session: Green Cards and Work Visas

April 13, 2026
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4:00PM - 6:00PM EDT
The HIO will host a virtual information session from 4-6 p.m. on April 13 for Harvard students and scholars interested in learning more about pursuing a Green Card or work visa after their Harvard sponsorship ends. Attorney Dan Berger from Green and...
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