International (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:  CGE Classroom 101 (Map)
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 (In-person)
  • Date:  Thursday, June 25, 2026
  • Time:  10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • Location: CGE Classroom 101 (Map)
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.
/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.
/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 

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