This is an unofficial guide based on student experiences. For the most authoritative, up-to-date information, see the official orientation website.
You accepted your offer to join the Foreign Service. Now what?
We've created two separate checklists, one for local and another for non-local hires, to help guide you through the three main tasks you should complete before the beginning of orientation: (1) onboarding paperwork, (2) travel preparations, and (3) establishing social connections.