Oregon State University

Orientation and Arrival Information

Welcome all newly-admitted students - we look forward to seeing you soon!

For those of you who are arrriving in Corvallis anytime between September 2-21, 2008, please stop by our new International Welcome Center. The International Welcome Center (IWC) will be open every day from 10 am - 2 pm to provide information to new international students and scholars.

New to OSU Facebook GroupDo you have a Facebook account? If so, please join our New2OSU International 08-09 Facebook group. If you are not sure what a Facebook account is, or how to set one up, download the Facebook Tips Handout for more information.

For more details about what you should do to prepare for your arrival to OSU, please review the information below:

Orientation & Arrival Details Letters:

Degree-seeking students

Exchange Student Letters

Orientation Description

At the beginning of each term, International Student and Scholar Services (ISFS) holds a mandatory orientation program for new international students. This program is designed to provide you with valuable information and facilitate your transition to OSU. By participating in the International Student Orientation, you will gain essential information about:

  • immigration rules and regulations that affect your visa status
  • student health services and health insurance requirements at OSU
  • academic life at OSU and how to register for classes
  • campus and community resources
  • opportunities to meet other new international and domestic students at OSU

All newly admitted international students are required to attend orientation and the immigration document check-in. If you do not attend both, International Student and Faculty Services will place a hold on your registration. If you are unable to attend one or both of these sessions, please contact International Student and Faculty Services at 541-737-3006 or email intl.advisor@oregonstate.edu. To cover the cost of orientation, all students will be charged an orientation fee of $25 (winter and spring terms) or $30 (fall term). This fee will be automatically charged to your OSU student account.

International Student Orientation Schedule

Fall Term 2008

There is a full schedule of events for International Students and thier families during CONNECT week (September 22-26). This is a pdf version of the schedule.

For graduate students, the Graduate School will be holding its orientation on Friday, September 12, 2008 from 10:30 am - 2:00 pm. For more details, click here. However, even if you attend this session, the Orientation on 9/22/2008 (F-1 students) or 9/23/08 (J-1 students) is still required.

For undergraduate students, if you are transferring to OSU and are able to attend one of the START sessions, that is fine. However, even if you attend START, the Orientation on 9/22/2008 (F-1 students) or 9/23/08 (J-1 students) is still required.

Please note: The Advance Tuition Deposit (ATD) Requirement ONLY applies to students who are inside the US and attending a START session. If you are arriving from overseas, you do not have to pay anything in advance.

Immigration Document Check-in (IDC) Schedule

Download the IDC schedule.

Visa Make-up Session Schedule:

If you are not able to arrive in the US by the Orientation date, you may sign up for this session with the main desk on the 4th Floor of Snell Hall in person or by calling 541-737-3006.

Students who fail to attend both the mandatory International Student Orientation and the Immigration Document Check In will have a HOLD placed on their records. If you are unable to attend one or both of the sessions above, please contact International Student and Faculty Services at 541-737-3006 or email intl.advisor@oregonstate.edu.

Registration Information

For information on Registering for classes, please visit the New Student Programs & Family Outreach website to learn more. If you are on an OSU Exchange program, please check with your OSU Exchange Coordinator for more information about how you may register.