Immigration Orientation AND Check-in

Both Immigration Orientation and Immigration Check-In sessions are federally mandated processes. All new international students who are starting as new students, changing status, or changing their level of study are required to attend. You MUST attend both sessions to fulfill your F-1 requirements.

Immigration Orientation - 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 - 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.

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Fall Schedule

Fall 2025 (Begins in august)

Immigration Orientation (In-person)

Dates

  • Option 1: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
  • Option 2: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Schedule (same for both days)

  • Check-in: 9:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
  • Morning Session: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Lunch Break: 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Resource Fair: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Afternoon Session: 2:15 p.m. - 4:15 pm

Location

  • BU 120, College of Business (Map)

Immigration Check-in (Virtual)

Option (1)

  • Thursday, August 14, 2025, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m
  • Via Zoom (Passcode Iss497)

Option (2)

  • Thursday, August 14, 2025, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m
  • Via Zoom (Passcode Iss497)

Option (3)

  • Friday, August 15, 2025, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Via Zoom (Passcode Iss497)

Option (4)

  • Friday, August 15, 2025,  1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Via Zoom (Passcode Iss497)

 

Spring Schedule

Spring 2026 (Begins in January)

Immigration Orientation (In-person)

  • Details TBA

Immigration Check-in (Virtual)

  • Details TBA

 

Summer Schedule

Summer 2026 (BEGINS IN MAY/JUNE)

Immigration Orientation (In-person)

  • Details TBA

Immigration Check-in (Virtual)

  • Details TBA

 

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 link.
  • Please refer to the instructions in the OwlDone Portal.
https://www.fau.edu/orientation/freshman/dates/ 
Transfer Undergraduate Student Orientation
  • Complete a self-directed virtual orientation course through Canvas.
  • Please refer to the instructions in the OwlDone Portal.
https://www.fau.edu/orientation/transfer/ 
Graduate Student Orientation
  • Highly recommended to attend the In-person Orientation to ensure a smooth transition into graduate studies. For schedule, refer to the link.
  • Online Orientation option also available through Canvas.
 http://www.fau.edu/graduate/current-students/orientation.php 

Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) Orientation

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