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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Spring Schedule

Spring 2026 (Begins in January)

New International Student Orientation & Resources Fair (In-person)

  • Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Location: College of Business, Room BU120 (Map)

Immigration Check-in (Virtual, but required to be inside of the U.S.)

  • Date: Thursday January 8, 2026
  • Time Option (1) 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. OR
  • Time Option (2): 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: Zoom

 

Summer Schedule

Summer I or II 2026 (Begins in May)

Immigration Orientation (In-person)

  • Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Location:TBA

Immigration Check-in (Virtual, but required to be inside of the U.S. )

  • Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Location: Zoom

 

Summer III 2026 (Begins in June)

Immigration Orientation (Virtual)

  • Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Location: Zoom

Immigration Check-in (Virtual, but required to be inside of the U.S.)

  • Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
  • Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Location: Zoom

 

Fall Schedule 

Fall 2026

New International Student Orientation & Resources Fair (In-person)

Option (1)

  • Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Location: TBA

Option (2)

  • Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Location: TBA

Immigration Check-in (Virtual, but required to be inside of the U.S.)

Option (1) and (2)

  • Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. OR 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: Zoom

Option (3) and (4)

  • Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. OR 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: Zoom

 

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