International Student Orientation
International Student Orientation takes place prior to general new student orientation.
Important Dates
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8/14/2026
Arrive on Campus
August 13 & 14, 2026 are the earliest dates to arrive on campus. You may not enter the U.S. more than 30 days in advance of the report date on your I-20.
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8/16/2026
International Student Orientation (ISO) Begins
ISO takes place from August 16-18, 2026. Students who are participating in ISO should plan to arrive on campus by August 16.
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8/18/2026
All students must attend the New Student Orientation.
2026 Schedule
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Immigration Check-in, Days-Massolo Center
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Immigration Check-in, Days-Massolo Center
8 a.m.
Breakfast, McEwen Dining Hall
9:15 a.m.
Case Studies in F-1 Visa Compliance, Bristol Center Dwight Lounge
11:15 a.m.
Student Employment
12 p.m.
Lunch, McEwen Dining Hall
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Off-campus excursion for shopping, Pickup at Kirner-Johnson Circle
5 p.m.
Dinner, KTSA Lobby
8 a.m.
Breakfast, McEwen Dinning Hall
9:15 a.m.
Campus Safety and Student Transportation, Bristol Center Dwight Lounge
11:15 a.m.
Title IX Presentation, Bristol Center Dwight Lounge
12 p.m.
Lunch, McEwen Dining Hall
1:15 p.m.
Sprintax Profile, Bristol Center Dwight Lounge
2:30 p.m.
Open
3:30 p.m.
Academic Support for Multilingual Students, Bristol Center Dwight Lounge
4:30 p.m.
Activity
6 p.m.
Dinner, Days-Massolo Center
Contact
Office / Department Name
International Student Services
Contact Name
Omobonike Odegbami
Director of International Student Services
