Immigration Orientation AND Check-in
Both Immigration Orientation and Immigration Check-In sessions are federal mandated process. All new international students who are starting as a new student, changing status, or changing the level of study, are required to attend. You MUST attend both sessions to fulfill your F-1 requirements.
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Mandatory Sessions for F1 students
1. Immigration Orientation (In-person)
This is an informational session to learn about F1 regulations and requirements. Students must attend the orientation to learn how to maintain F-1 status.
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Summer Schedule |
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Summer I & II (Begins in May) |
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Fall 2024 Schedule |
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| (1) Tuesday, August 13, 2024 |
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| (2) Wednesday, August 14, 2024 |
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2. Immigration Check-in (Via Zoom)
This is a virtual session where students submitt all their immigration documents for review. Students must complete the check-in process to be registered in SEVIS.
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Summer 2024 Schedule |
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Summer I & II (Begins in May) |
Friday, May 10, 2024 |
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Summer III (Begins in June) |
Friday, June 21, 2024 |
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Meeting Link: Via Zoom: https://fau-edu.zoom.us/j/88954348526?pwd=YWQ1eVFhREd4dGlub1Y1T1pXZVpHdz09 |
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Fall 2024 Schedule |
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Thursday, August 15, 2024 |
(1) 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
(2) 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
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Friday, August 16, 2024 |
(3) 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
(4) 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
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Prepare for Immigration Check-in:
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Extended Orientation
International Student Success Series
The 3-week International Student Success Series aims to help you succeed at the time at FAU. Each session covers a certain topic that is important to you to have a great start at FAU for achieving your future goals.
Clicke Here to Register for the Success Series
Attend all three sessions to win a prize!
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1. Career Planning and Job Opportunities |
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| 2. Health, Safety, and Self-Care |
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| 3. Unlocking Academic Excellence |
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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 |
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| First Year Undergraduate Student (SOAR) Orientation |
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https://www.fau.edu/orientation/freshman/dates/ |
| Transfer Undergraduate Student Orientation |
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https://www.fau.edu/orientation/transfer/ |
| Graduate Student Orientation |
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http://www.fau.edu/graduate/current-students/orientation.php |
| Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) Orientation |
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http://www.fau.edu/graduate/events/gtaorientation.php |