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International Student Immigration Orientation

Immigration Check-in and Orientation are mandatory for all new F-1 or J-1 students (freshman, transfer, and graduate), including current FAU students who have requested a change of status to F-1 from another visa category or changing degree levels.

Students who are currently abroad should enter the U.S. no earlier than 30 days prior to the program start date listed on the I-20 or DS-2019.

To review the Academic Terms Glossary please click here.

Important: Immigration Check-in and International Orientation are mandatory. Failure to attend will result in a registration hold on your account.

 Immigration Orientation

May Orientation Date: Friday, May 12th, 2017

8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Location: IS Office, DP-49 classroom 101

June Orientation Date: Wednesday, June 21st, 2017

12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Location: IS Office, DP-49, Classroom 101

Please sign-in here to register for the Summer 2017 Immigration Orientation.

 

August Orientation Dates:

Thursday, August 17th, 2017

8:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Location: ED 119

 Saturday, August 19th, 2017

8:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Location: ED 119

Please sign-in here to register for the Fall 2017 Immigration Orientation.

 

Immigration Check-In

All international students who are starting as a new student must sign up for the check-in process. The location for check in is in the International Services Office, and the process takes approximately 30 min.

Summer Check-In Dates:

Thursday, May 11th: 9am – 12am or 1pm – 4pm
Friday, May 12th: 1pm – 4pm
Location: International Services Office, DP 49, Classroom 101
 
Wednesday, June 21st: 1pm – 4pm
Thursday, June 22nd: 9am-12pm or 1pm – 4pm
Location: International Services Office, DP 49, Classroom 101
Please sign-in here to register for the Summer 2017 Immigration Check-in.

Fall Check-In Dates:

August 14th, 15th, 16th: 9am – 12am and 1pm – 4pm
August 17th: 1pm – 4pm
Location: International Services Office, DP 49, Classroom 101
Please sign-in here to register for the Fall 2017 Immigration Check-in.

When you arrive at the Florida Atlantic University to start your program, you need to come to the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) for a short time to complete the Check-In process.  ISSS is located at 777 Glades Road Bld. DP-49 , Boca Raton, FL 33431.

When the Check-in dates are posted on this web page (above), you will be asked to register on line to make a Check-in appointment with a staff member from our office, where you will do the following:

1. You will use our automated form to submit your most up to date personal information
2. You will sign the Responsibility Form 
4. Bring the following documents to ISSS at the time of check-in:
  • Valid Passport with your valid F1/J1 visa stamp
  • SEVIS Fee Receipt
  • Signed I-20 or DS-2019
  • I-94 form - you will be able to download the I-94 form at the time of your check-in

*Students transferring from another U.S. school must bring a copy of the I-20 issued by the previous institution.
Students who are already in the U.S., wish to gain F-1 status, and did not receive an I-20 from FAU must contact the ISSS Office immediately to determine whether a change of status is required.

Attention graduate students who have assistantships but do not have a social security number (SSN): You must wait 7-10 days after entering the U.S. before applying for the SSN. Allow approximately one month to have the number in hand. Visit this link for SSN application requirements.

Important Contact Information at FAU

Undergraduate Admissions:

http://www.fau.edu/admissions
avandam1@fau.edu
561-297-2627

Graduate Admissions:

/applyintl.php
graduatecollege@fau.edu
561-297-0056/2428

Registrar's Office:

http://www.fau.edu/registrar
registrar@fau.edu
561-297-3050

Housing & Residential Life

http://www.fau.edu/housing
housing@fau.edu
561-297-2880

Student Health Services

http://www.fau.edu/shs
insurance@fau.edu
561-297-0048
 Last Modified 5/11/17