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.
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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 submit 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 |