International (Immigration) Orientation and Check-in

Both 听Immigration Orientation and Immigration Check-In 听sessions are federally mandated processes.听All new international students who are starting as new students, changing status, or changing their level of study are required to attend.听

  • Immigration Orientation 听- an in-person informational session to learn about F1 regulations and requirements. Students must attend the orientation to learn how to maintain F-1 status.
  • Immigration Check-in 听- a virtual session where students complete the check-in form and submit all their immigration documents for review. Students must finish the check-in process to be eligible for activation in SEVIS.

You MUST attend both sessions to fulfill your F-1 requirements.

Click the blue button below to register!

Spring 2027
New International Student Orientation and Resources Fair (In-person)

*Choose one day to attend.

  • Day 1: Tuesday, January 5, 2027听
  • Day 2: Wednesday, January 6, 2027
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Location: College of Education听
Immigration Check-in (Virtual)

*Choose one day and time slot to attend. Both time slots are offered on both days.

  • Day 1: Thursday, January 7, 2027
  • Day 2: Friday, January 8, 2027
  • Time Slot 1: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Time Slot 2: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: Zoom

*Must be inside of the U.S. to attend

Summer 2027
New International Student Orientation (In-person)
  • Date: Thursday, May 13, 2027
  • Time: 听10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: 听College of Education
Immigration Check-in (Virtual)

*Choose one time slot to attend

  • Date: Friday, May 14, 2027
  • Time Slot 1: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Time Slot 2: 听1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: 听Zoom

*Must be inside of the U.S. to attend
Other University-wide Orientation

Additional to the Immigration Orientation that focuses on F1 regulations for international students, you will also need to attend one of the following university-wide orientations based on your program level. See details below:

Program Level Date/Time More Information
First Year Undergraduate Student (SOAR) Orientation
  • Complete a self-directed virtual orientation through Canvas.
  • In-person live orientation schedule, refer to the听 link.
  • Please refer to the instructions in the听
/orientation/freshman/dates/听
Transfer Undergraduate Student Orientation
  • Complete a self-directed virtual orientation course through Canvas.
  • Please refer to the instructions in the听
/orientation/transfer/听
Graduate Student Orientation
  • Highly recommended to attend the In-person Orientation to ensure a smooth transition into graduate studies. For schedule, refer to the听 link.
  • Online Orientation option also available through Canvas.
 听

Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) Orientation

  • Provides supports training and resources for newly hired and continuing Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs).
  • For schedule, refer to the听 link.
 http://www.fau.edu/graduate/events/gtaorientation.php听

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