New International Student Orientation
New international first-year, transfer, and graduate students are required to attend the International Student Orientation.
During orientation, you will learn how to:
- Maintain valid immigration status while studying in the U.S.
- Access F-1 student benefits
- Adapt to American culture and university expectations
- Learn about campus services and resources
- Get involved on campus with student organizations, such as the International Student Association.
- Attend the orientation designated for your degree level.
- Transfer students are welcome to attend the Freshman in-person orientation.
- In-Person orientation will provide lunch and a resource fair!
ORIENTATION SCHEDULE | ||
| Date / Time | Location | |
| Transfer Student Orientation | Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 | 9:00 am | On-line Orientation Join via |
| Freshman Student Orientation | Tuesday August 19th, 2025 | 9:00 am | In-person Orientation |
| Graduate Student Orientation | Tuesday August 19th, 2025 | 9:00 am | In-Person Orientation |
Welcome Event: ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Scavenger Hunt
Participate in a fun Scavenger Hunt to learn about ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ student services and resources, meet and interact with other international students. Lunch will be provided. Participation highly encouraged.
- Date: Wednesday August 20, 2025
- Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
- Location: Meet at the Southwest Terrace
- RSVP Required: RSVP For Scavenger Hunt Here (must be logged into your SSO to access)
Banking in the US Workshop- In person
This workshop will feature a special presentation by Bank Of America. The session aims to improve the knowledge of the Banking system to International ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ and tips to help them develop better money habits. The session will also cover the steps to open a bank account in the U.S.
- August 2025 | Time: TBA
- Location: TBA
CPT Workshop & COE Student CPT Information
Join our advisors to learn all about CPT, including the requirements and application process. This workshop is specifically designed for transfer and graduate students.
- Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: TBA
Library Information Session - Online
- Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 / Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Location: TBD
On-Campus Employment Information Session - Online
A highly demanded information session to learn all about the on-campus job opportunities we have at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. Whether you plan on trying to get an on-campus job right away, or in the future, don't miss this webinar!
- Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025 | Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Location: TBA
Plagiarism & Successful Writing Workshop - Online
- Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025 / Time: 11 am - 12 noon
- Location; TBA
MANDATORY: International Student Campus Safety and Health Title IX Online Workshop
Required For ALL NEW International ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ
- Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
- Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Online Zoom Webinar Link: TBA
