2012 Pre-Departure Orientation for Fulbright Scholars and Students Going to China

Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - Friday, June 29, 2012
Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel*

Congratulations on your Fulbright award!

The Fulbright Program for U.S. Scholars and Students is sponsored and managed by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the United States Department of State.  The Institute of International Education (IIE) administers the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.  The Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES) administers the Fulbright Program for U.S. lecturers and researchers.

The East Asia and the Pacific Programs Branch at the U.S. Department of State organizes this annual Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) for U.S. Fulbright Scholars and Students going to China.  Sessions will cover Fulbright program policies and guidelines, logistical preparations for a Fulbright grant, health care, political and economic issues in China, and other country-specific information.

We will be updating this website in the coming weeks and months with more details and additional information.  Please visit periodically for updates.

The staff of the East Asia and the Pacific Programs Branch of the U.S. Department of State looks forward to working with you as you embark on the adventure of increasing mutual understanding through educational and cultural exchange between the United States and China.

We look forward to seeing you in Washington in June.

* Please note that hotel reservations will be made on your behalf once you register.  Please do not call the hotel to make reservations.

Please find additional information on our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.  After visiting the FAQ page, if you still have questions, please email fulbrightorientation@iie.org.