New Student Check In and Orientation

New Student Check In and Orientation

Upon your arrival to the university, all new F-1 students are asked to come to the Immigration Services for Students & Scholars Office in SB Hall to check in.  Please be sure to bring your passport/visa, most recent I-94,  and I-20 so that we can make copies during check in.  (If you have F-2 dependents, please bring their documents as well.)  

In addition to check in, you are REQUIRED to attend F-1/J-1 Orientation.  If you have not checked in prior to Orientation, please be sure to bring your passport, I-94, and I-20. 

Orientation topics include:

  • American Culture
  • Understanding F-1 Regulations
  • University Policies and Procedures
  • Employment Opportunities For F-1 Students
  • Using Health Insurance
  • Getting Around in Irving - DART, cars, buses, etc

Fall 2018 F1 Orientation and Campus Check In Schedule

    • New graduate students (College of Business, Braniff, School of Ministry): Wednesday, August 15th, check in opens at 3:30pm in SB Hall
    • New undergraduate students: August 17th-21st, visit the Student Affairs page for more details about Crusader Days and the full orientation schedule