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 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.
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 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....
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 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 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....
Past Events
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....
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.
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....
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.
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...
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....
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...
