All incoming international students are required to attend both their program-specific New Student Orientation (NSO) and International Student Orientation (ISO). These are two separate programs. The ISO will address immigration regulations and issues specific to starting courses at HSC as an international student. You must bring your passport, I-20, I-94, and your current U.S. residential address to International Student Orientation.

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Pre-Arrival Orientation

Date: Thursday, June 9, 2023

Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm CST

Location:  Zoom Webinar

Please make sure to RSVP on Engage under “Pre-Arrival Orientation“

Pre-Arrival Orientation provides new, incoming international students with information about arrival to campus, immigration, campus resources, academics, and safety to help ease their transition to the university.

*International students are required to attend both their program-specific New Student Orientation (NSO) and International Student Orientation (ISO).**

International Student Orientation – Fall 2023:

Date: Monday, August 14, 2023

Location:  EAD 108

Building: Campus Map

Time: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm CST

Please make sure to RSVP on Engage for ” International Services Orientation”

HSC  International Orientation is designed specifically for those students who are starting HSC with an F-1 or J-1 visa. Making new friends, asking questions of the  HSC Orientation Leaders, and learning how things work at HSC will help make your transition much easier!

For information about program-specific New Student Orientation (NSO), please click on this link.