Orientation

 

For general information about Exchange Program and student responsibilities please check the Presentation.

 

 

ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE STUDENTS FALL 2025-2026

Official Arrival Dates: 6-7 September 2025 (Saturday-Sunday)

September 8,2025 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
Mr. Bilal Erbaş, 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

10:00 -12:00

         

12:15 – 13:15        

Turkish Class

 

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

  • Dormitory                                                                                                                                                                                    
  • Security
  • Heath Center
  • Non-Smoking Campus Policy
  • Bilkent Computer Center- Dorm Net
  • Course Registrations
  • Residence Permit

Place: FB22, Main Campus

16:00 – 17:30

EXCHALLENGE for Exchange Students

 

September 9, 2025 Tuesday

09:00 – 12:30

Turkish Class

12:30 – 13:30

Lunch Break*

14:00 – 15:00

WORKSHOP:“Archaeology in Anatolia – unveiling 1.300.000 years of ingeniosity & innovation”
Asst. Prof. Thomas Zimmermann, Archaeology Department

Place: GSTMF Building FFB-22 Block Auditorium, Main Campus

15:00 – 15:15

Refreshments

15:15 – 16:15

WORKSHOP:“Turkish Way of Living”
Ms. Ayşen Yücel, Office of the Rector

Place:  GSTMF Building  FFB-22  Block Auditorium, Main Campus

16:30 – 17:30

WORKSHOP:Erasmus Student Network – ESN Bilkent (International Student Club) Presentation

Place:  GSTMF Building  FFB-22  Block Auditorium, Main Campus

 

 

September 10, 2025 Wednesday

09:00 – 12:00

Course Registrations

Students will have the chance to discuss their course lists with department coordinators

Meeting Point:Office of International Students and Exchange Programs (Registrar’s Office

12:30-13:30

Lunch Break

13:45 – 16:30

Meeting Point:Main Campus Library.** Bus Tour to Atatürk’s Mausoleum

17:00 – 18:00

 Welcome Reception

 

 Main Campus House 49

 

September 11, 2025 Thursday

09:00 – 10:30

Turkish Class

10:30 – 12:15

Residence Permit Application

12:30 – 13:30

Lunch Break***

13:30 – 17:00

Residence permit Application

 

 

September 12, 2025 Friday
   

09:00 – 12:30

Turkish Class*

12:30 – 13:30

Lunch Break**

13:45 – 17:00

Residence permit application

Please bring your passport and all the required documents*** with you.
                               
Meeting Point: Bilkent Computer Center Building, 3rd floor, room B304.

September 13, 2025 Saturday
   

08:30

Meeting at Dormitory 76 bus stop to go Ankara Castle trip

11:00

Turkish Breakfast*

12:30

Turkish History Museum

(*) Lunch at own expense.
(**) You are expected to be on time for bus tours.
(***) Documents required for a Residence Permit: Passport

 

 

ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE STUDENTS SPRING 2025-2026
Official Arrival Dates: 17-18 January 2026 (Saturday-Sunday)

 

January 19, 2026 Monday

 

8:45 – 09:30

Turkish Breakfast
Here you will meet the staff (mentioned below) who are available to assist you throughout your stay

Mr. Erkin Tarhan, Director, Office of International Students and Exchange Programs

Mr. Bilal Erbaş, Student Advisor, Office of International Students and Exchange Programs
Ms. Layra Mete, 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

09:30 – 12:30

Turkish Class

12:30 – 13:15

Lunch Break*

13:30 – 15:00

Course Registrations

 

*Meeting point: Office of International Students and Exchange Programs

15:00 – 16:00

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

16:00 – 17:00

INFO. Session: Academic and Administrative Procedures

●        Dormitories

●        Security

●        Heath Center

●        Non-Smoking Campus Policy

●        Bilkent Computer Center- Dorm Net

●        Course Registrations

●        Residence Permit

Place:  Mithat Çoruh Auditorium, Main Campus

17:30 – 18:30

 

EXCHALLENGE for Exchange Students

18:30 – 20:00

Residence Permit Applications @BCC Labs

20:30 – 22:00

Kent Park MALL – Buying TR Sim Card for Residence Permit Application

 

 

January 20, 2026 Tuesday

09:00 – 12:30

Turkish Class

12:30 – 13:30

Lunch Break

14:00 – 15:00

WORKSHOP: “Archaeology in Anatolia – unveiling 1.300.000 years of ingeniosity & innovation”
Asst. Prof. Thomas Zimmerman, Archaeology Department

Place:  Mithat Çoruh Auditorium, Main Campus

15:00 – 15:15

Refreshments

15:15 – 16:15

 

WORKSHOP: “Turkish Way of Living”

Ms. Ayşen Yücel, Office of the Rector

Place:  Mithat Çoruh Auditorium, Main Campus

16:15 – 17:00

WORKSHOP: Erasmus Student Network – ESN Bilkent (International Student Club) Presentation

Place:  Mithat Çoruh Auditorium, Main Campus

18:30 – 20:30

Residence Permit Applications @BCC Labs

 

January 21, 2026 Wednesday

09:00 – 12:30

Turkish Class

12:30 – 13:30

Lunch Break

13:45- 16:30

Visit to Atatürk’s Mausoleum (Anıtkabir)

17:00 – 18:00

Welcome Reception

18:30 – 20:30

Residence Permit Applications @BCC Labs