This is an unofficial guide based on student experiences. For the most authoritative, up-to-date information, see the official orientation website.
To help ease your transition into the Foreign Service, the Welcome Committee has developed the following social initiatives.
WhatsApp Groups are an informal way to start chatting with members of the January 2025 Welcome Committee and your April 2025 classmates.Â
Please use the QR code to the left to join.
Note there are multiple groups (including chats specific to cone/specialization, interests, etc.), but the April 2025 Main Group Chat and Announcements may be the most helpful for obtaining information leading up to and throughout orientation.
The Diplo-Buddies program pairs you with a January 2025 class graduate based on shared interests. Please register using this form or the QR code to the left by DEADLINE COMING SOON.
The Welcome Committee will do its best to match you with a mentor based on your cone/specialization and preferred time commitment. If you decide to sign up after the deadline, please reach out to a Diplo-Buddies contact listed in your welcome letter from the January 2025 class.
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Come mingle with your orientation classmates and members of the April 2025 class! This is a family friendly event. Children and infants are welcome (and encouraged) to attend. Food will be provided and drinks will be available for purchase. The venue has indoor and outdoor seating and space.