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. 

  • 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.

You MUST attend both sessions to fulfill your F-1 requirements.

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Summer

Summer 2026

Summer I (Begins in May)

Immigration Orientation (In-person)

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

Immigration Check-in (Virtual)

  • Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
  • Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: Zoom
  • Must be inside of the U.S. to attend

Summer III (Begins in June)

Immigration Orientation (Virtual)

  • Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: Zoom

Immigration Check-in (Virtual)

  • Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
  • Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: Zoom
  • Must be inside of the U.S. to attend

 

Fall Schedule 

Fall 2026

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

*Choose one day to attend.
  • Day 1: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
  • Day 2: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Location: TBA

Immigration Check-in (Virtual)

*Choose one day and time slot to attend. Both time slots are offered on both days.
  • Day 1: Thursday, August 20, 2026
  • Day 2: Friday, August 21, 2026
  • Time Slot 1: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Time Slot 2: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Location: Zoom
  • Must be inside of the U.S. to attend

 

Spring Schedule

Spring 2027

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