ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE STUDENTS
FALL 2024-2025
Official Arrival Dates: 7-8 September 2024 (Saturday-Sunday)
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| September 09, 2024 Monday |
| 8:30 - 9:30 |
Turkish Breakfast
Here you will meet the staff (mentioned below) who are available to assist you throughout your stay
Mr. Erkin Tarhan, Exchange Program Director, Office of International Students and Exchange Programs
Mrs. Buket Hatam, Student Advisor, Office of International Students and Exchange Programs
Ms. Özlem Aksu Kurtoğlu, Turkish Instructor
Ms. Nurbanu Aydın, Turkish Instructor
Ms. Ayşen Yücel, Turkish Instructor
Place: Marmara Restaurant
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| 9:45 - 11:15 |
Turkish Class |
| 11:30 - 12:30 |
Residence Permit Applications |
| 12:30 - 13:30 |
Lunch Break* |
| 13:30 - 15:00 |
Campus Tour on foot. (Main Campus: Library, Faculty Buildings, Bilkent Computer Center (BCC), Yapı Kredi Bank, Cafeterias, Post Office, Sports Halls, Bus Stops, ATM’s, Bookstore, Radio Bilkent etc.)
Meeting Point: Main Campus Library |
| 15:00 - 16:00 |
INFO. Session: Academic and Administrative Procedures
- Dormitories
- Security
- Heath Center
- Non-Smoking Campus Policy
- Bilkent Computer Center- Dorm Net
- Course Registrations
- Residence Permit
Place: FFB-2 Amfi, Main Campus |
| 16:00 - 17:30 |
EXCHALLENGE for Exchange Students |
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| September 10, 2024 Tuesday |
| 09:00 – 11:00 |
Turkish Class
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| 11:00 – 12:30 |
Residence Permit Applications
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| 12:30 – 13:30 |
Lunch Break*
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| 14:00 - 15:00 |
WORKSHOP: "Archaeology in Anatolia - unveiling 1.300.000 years of ingeniosity & innovation"
Asst. Prof. Thomas Zimmerman, Archaeology Department
Place: FFB-22 Amfi, Main Campus |
| 15:00 - 15:15 |
Refreshments
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| 15:15 - 16:15 |
WORKSHOP: “Turkish Way of Living”
Ms. Ayşen Yücel, Office of the Rector
Place: Mithat Çoruh Amfi |
| 16:30 - 17:30 |
WORKSHOP: Erasmus Student Network – ESN Bilkent (International Student Club) Presentation
Place: FFB-22 Amfi |
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| September 11, 2024 Wednesday |
| 09:00 - 11:00 |
Turkish Class |
| 11:00 - 12:30 |
Course Registration |
| 12:30 - 13:15 |
Lunch Break* |
| 13:45 - 17:00 |
Course Registration |
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| September 12, 2024 Thursday |
| 09:00 - 11:00 |
Turkish Class
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| 11:00 - 12:00 |
Residence Permit Applications |
| 12:00 - 13:15 |
Lunch Break***
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| 13:45 - 16:30 |
Meeting Point: Main Campus Library.** Bus Tour to Atatürk’s Mausoleum.
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| 17:00 - 18:00 |
Welcome Reception
No:49
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| September 13, 2024 Friday |
| 09:00 - 11:00 |
Turkish Class*
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| 11:30 - 12:30 |
Residence Permit Applications |
| 12:30 - 13:30 |
Lunch Break** |
| 13:45 - 16:00 |
Residence Permit Applications
Please bring your passport and all the required documents*** with you.
Meeting Point: Bilkent Computer Center Building, 3rd floor, room 304 |
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ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE STUDENTS
SPRING 2024-2025
Official Arrival Dates: 18-19 January 2025 (Saturday-Sunday)
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| January 20, 2025 Monday |
| 8:45 - 9:30 |
Turkish Breakfast
Here you will meet the staff (mentioned below) who are available to assist you throughout your stay
Mr. Erkin Tarhan, Exchange Program Director, Office of International Students and Exchange Programs
Mrs. Buket Hatam, Student Advisor, Office of International Students and Exchange Programs
Ms. Özlem Aksu Kurtoğlu, Turkish Instructor
Ms. Nurbanu Aydın, Turkish Instructor
Ms. Ayşen Yücel, Turkish Instructor
Place:Main Campus Marmara Restaurant
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| 9:30 - 12:30 |
Turkish Class |
| 12:30 - 13:30 |
Lunch Break* |
| 13:30 - 15:00 |
Campus Tour on foot. (Main Campus: Library, Faculty Buildings, Bilkent Computer Center (BCC), Yapı Kredi Bank, Cafeterias, Post Office, Sports Halls, Bus Stops, ATM’s, Bookstore, Radio Bilkent etc.)
Meeting Point: Main Campus Library |
| 15:00 - 16:00 |
INFO. Session: Academic and Administrative Procedures
- Dormitories
- Security
- Heath Center
- Non-Smoking Campus Policy
- Bilkent Computer Center- Dorm Net
- Course Registrations
- Residence Permit
Place: FFB-2 Amfi, Main Campus |
| 16:00 - 17:30 |
EXCHALLENGE for Exchange Students |
| 17:30 - 22:00 |
Kent Park MALL – Buying TR Sim Card for Residence Permit Application |
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| January 21, 2025 Tuesday |
| 09:00 – 12:30 |
Turkish Class
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| 12:30 – 13:30 |
Lunch Break*
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| 14:00 - 15:00 |
WORKSHOP: “Archaeology in Anatolia - unveiling 1.300.000 years of ingeniosity & innovation
Asst. Prof. Thomas Zimmerman, Archaeology Department
Place: FFB-22 Amfi, Main Campus |
| 15:00 - 15:15 |
Refreshments
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| 15:15 - 16:15 |
WORKSHOP: “Turkish Way of Living”
Ms. Ayşen Yücel, Office of the Rector
Place: Mithat Çoruh Amfi |
| 16:30 - 17:30 |
WORKSHOP: Erasmus Student Network – ESN Bilkent (International Student Club) Presentation
Place: FFB-2 Amfi, Main Campus |
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| January 22, 2025 Wednesday |
| 09:00 - 12:00 |
Turkish Class |
| 12:00 - 13:00 |
Lunch Break* |
| 13:15 - 17:00 |
Course Registration |
| 17:30 - 19:00 |
Residence Permit Application
Please bring your passport and all the required documents*** with you.
Meeting Point: Bilkent Computer Center Building, 3rd floor, room B304 |
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| January 23, 2025 Thursday |
| 09:00 - 12:00 |
Turkish Class
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| 12:00 - 13:00 |
Lunch Break***
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| 13:45 - 16:30 |
Visit to Atatürk’s Mausoleum
Meeting Point: Main Campus Library.** |
| 17:00 - 18:00 |
Welcome Reception
Place: Main Campus Mithat Çoruh Amfisi Fuaye Alanı
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| January 24, 2025 Friday |
| 09:00 - 12:00 |
Residence Permit Application
Please bring your passport and all the required documents*** with you.
Meeting Point: Bilkent Computer Center Building, 3rd floor, room B304 |
| 12:00 - 13:00 |
Lunch Break** |
| 13:45 - 17:30 |
Residence Permit Applications
Please bring your passport and all the required documents*** with you.
Meeting Point:Bilkent Computer Center Building, 3rd floor, room B304 |
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(*) Lunch at own expense.
(**) You are expected to be on time for bus tours.
(***) Documents required for a Residence Permit: Passport
Photocopy of the passport. (ID page, Student Visa page showing last arrival date stamp)
Three ID photos (separately)
One copy of your health insurance contract
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