Pre-Arrival Information
F1 Student Pre-Arrival Guide (Global Academic Track Students)
F1 Student Pre-Arrival Guide (Undergraduate Students)
F1 Student Pre-Arrival Guide (Graduate Students)
F1 Student Onboarding Flow Chart (Graduate Students)
Pre-Arrival Brochure for J-1 Students
Before Arriving to the U.S.
Activate your FAU Account
Request and obtain your I-20
Pay the SEVIS fee
Obtain the F-1 or J-1 Visa
Register for the mandatory immigration orientation and check-in sessions
Clear registration holds that will prevent class registration
Register for classes
Prepare for money matters
Read the mandatory medical insurance information
Prepare for entry to the United States
After Arriving at FAU
Travel to FAU Campuses
Check-in with the International Student Services Office by attending both mandatory immigration orientation and check-in sessions
Attend the additional new student orientation based on the academic program level
Request and obtain your OWL card
Register for Classes
International Friends Program
Important Contact Infomation at FAU
International Student Services Office
Undergraduate Admissions
Graduate Admissions
Registrar's Office
Housing and Residential Education
Student Health Services and Immunizations Office
International Student Health Insurance Office