International Student Services

Orientation Sessions

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View Spring 2010 Orientation Presentation online

Other UTD Orientations

Congratulations on your acceptance to UT Dallas! We welcome you to our family. Your presence here enriches the UT Dallas campus community and adds great diversity to our institution.

Orientation is your first chance to experience all that UT Dallas has to offer you. Orientation provides valuable information to ease your transition to the campus and life in the U.S. During Orientation you can expect to:

  • Meet new friends and other new international students
  • Learn about campus departments and discover campus resources
  • Fulfill your Orientation requirement and determine how to register for classes
  • Get involved on campus by attending orientation extra sessions and other campus events

Summer 2010 Orientation Date

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

  • Must attend entire day from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm in the Galaxy Rooms of the Student Union.
  • For students starting UT Dallas in Summer 2010.
  • To register for Summer Orientation, please complete the Online form.

Fall 2010 Orientation Dates

Tuesday, July 27
Tuesday, August 3
Tuesday, August 10
Monday, August 16
Friday, August 20

  • Must attend entire day from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm in the Galaxy Rooms of the Student Union.
  • For students starting UT Dallas in Fall 2010.
  • To register for Fall Orientation, please complete the Online form.

Do I Have to Attend Orientation?

F-1 and J-1 Visa Holders
International Student Orientation is mandatory for F-1 and J-1 visa holders enrolling at UT Dallas for the first time and students changing their visa status to F-1.

F-1 and J-1 Undergraduate Freshman
While you may also attend a Freshman Orientation at UT Dallas, you are still required to attend an International Student Orientation as well.  For more information, please e-mail ISSOprograms@utdallas.edu.

Other Visa Holders
International Student Orientation is not mandatory for other visa holders, however, you are welcome to attend if you are a new student. 

What Documents Do I Need to Submit?

Important Documents to Submit Before Orientation

All F-1 and J-1 visa holders must submit copies of their immigration documents to the ISSO prior to registering for classes. You may submit your immigration documents by:

Important note: The International Student Services Office will not be able to make copies for you. Please make photocopies in advance. Copy machines are available on the ground floor of the McDermott Library across from the Student Union building. Each copy costs 10 cents.

Students Arriving from Overseas

If you are arriving from overseas, please submit the following documents upon your arrival in the U.S.:

  • The stamped I-20 (page 1 and 3)
  • The visa
  • The identification page in your passport including expiration date
  • Both sides of the I-94

Students Transferring from Another U.S. Institution

If you are transferring your SEVIS record from another U.S. institution to UT Dallas, please submit copies of the following documents 30 days before your program start date:

  • UT Dallas Financial Affidavit
  • Financial support documents:
    - Bank statement on bank letterhead, no older than six months
    - UT Dallas TA/RA letter, if applicable
    - UT Dallas Scholarship letter, if applicable
  • The visa
  • The identification page in your passport including expiration date
  • Both sides of the I-94
  • Most current I-20 (page 1 and 3)
  • EAD card (if applicable)

What Happens After Orientation?

 

 

Updated: February 22, 2010