Spring 2024 International Orientation - Schedule coming soon
Spring International Student Orientation will be held in person on Thursday, Janaury 4 AND Friday, January 5.
Attendance is mandatory!
You will receive the detailed orientation schedule via email in December, so keep monitoring your inbox including your junk and spam folder.
- If you are planning to live on campus, please consider the ideal arrival dates (Tuesday, January 2nd and Wednesday, January 3rd) carefully when making travel plans to the U.S.
- The mandatory International Student Check-In for Spring 2024 arrivals is required for all new students; more information will be sent to your email. You must complete the check-in as soon as you arrive in the U.S. Students who do not complete the check-in after arriving in the U.S. will not be registered in SEVIS and can lose their immigration status. A local United States physical address will be required for the check-in.
- SIUE I-20/DS-2019 with your signature
- Passport photo page (whole page, not just picture)
- Visa
- I-94
Please DO NOT ATTEMPT to complete the check-in if you have not arrived in the U.S. yet. Thank you!
Graduate Assistant Orientation
All students with graduate assistantships, including teaching, research, and general assistantships, are strongly encouraged to complete the online GA orientation. Graduate Assistants can access the online GA orientation at any time by using the link provided on the New GA Information Website.
The GA Orientation is designed to provide information relevant to GAs working in positions across campus in a variety of capacities and will ensure that you have the information necessary about your GA benefits and responsibilities to be successful in your position. For any questions about the GA orientation, please contact the Graduate School at 618-650-3010 or graduateschool@siue.edu.
