Orientation Program

Office of Exchange Programs (OISEP) organizes an orientation program for incoming exchange students just before their first semester begins on campus. It will provide you with essential information about registration, visa issues, your safety and services available to you on campus. The program also includes Turkish course, a tour of the campus and environs and sightseeing places of interest in Ankara. Exchange students are highly recommended to participate in Orientation week. OISEP is located in the Registrar’s Office in the administration building near the dormitories on the Main Campus.

Fall Semester 2024-2025

 

ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE STUDENTS

FALL 2024-2025Official Arrival Dates: 7-8 September 2024 (Saturday-Sunday)
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
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
September 10, 2024 Tuesday
09:00 – 11:00 Turkish Class
11:00 – 12:30 Residence Permit Applications
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 DepartmentPlace: FFB-22 Amfi, Main Campus
15:00 – 15:15 Refreshments
15:15 – 16:15 WORKSHOP: “Turkish Way of Living”
Ms. Ayşen Yücel, Office of the RectorPlace: Mithat Çoruh Amfi
16:30 – 17:30 WORKSHOP: Erasmus Student Network – ESN Bilkent (International Student Club) Presentation

Place: FFB-22 Amfi
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
September 12, 2024 Thursday
09:00 – 11:00 Turkish Class
11:00 – 12:00 Residence Permit Applications
12:00 – 13:15 Lunch Break***
13:45 – 16:30 Meeting Point: Main Campus Library.** Bus Tour to Atatürk’s Mausoleum.
17:00 – 18:00 Welcome Reception
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September 13, 2024 Friday
09:00 – 11:00 Turkish Class*
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
ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE STUDENTS
SPRING 2024-2025Official Arrival Dates: 18-19 January 2025 (Saturday-Sunday)
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
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
January 21, 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 Zimmerman, Archaeology DepartmentPlace: FFB-22 Amfi, Main Campus
15:00 – 15:15 Refreshments
15:15 – 16:15 WORKSHOP: “Turkish Way of Living”
Ms. Ayşen Yücel, Office of the RectorPlace: Mithat Çoruh Amfi
16:30 – 17:30 WORKSHOP: Erasmus Student Network – ESN Bilkent (International Student Club) Presentation

Place: FFB-2 Amfi, Main Campus
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
January 23, 2025 Thursday
09:00 – 12:00 Turkish Class
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch Break***
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
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
(*) Lunch at own expense.
(**) You are expected to be on time for bus tours.
(***) Documents required for a Residence Permit: PassportPhotocopy of the passport. (ID page, Student Visa page showing last arrival date stamp)
Three ID photos (separately)
One copy of your health insurance contract