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International Student Orientation

International Student Orientation covers important immigration, employment, and cross cultural sessions, as well as academic information specifically of interest to all international students beginning at American University. This program will give you the chance to learn important information for your studies, as well as to meet your new classmates.Ìý

Mark Your Calendar:

January 9th, 2025:Ìý

9AM ~ (virtual)
ÌýInternational Student Orientation (for degree-seeking students)

January 10th, 2025:Ìý

10AM ~ (in-person)
ÌýInternational Student Orientation (for Abroad at AU students)

Stay tuned for more information!Ìý

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Before You Arrive

  1. Request immigration documents and
  2. for your new F-1 or J-1 Visa
  3. and check it regularly
  4. Take the Math Placement & Register for Classes
  5. Health Insurance & Immunizations
  6. Prepare your Finances: Pay AU tuition &
  7. Get your On-Campus Housing. See the First Year Housing Guide provided by Housing & Dining
  8. Prepare for Travel
  9. Complete Immigration Registration e-forms in
  1. Request immigration documents and
  2. for your new F-1 or J-1 Visa
  3. and check it regularly
  4. Contact your Academic Advisor & Register for Classes
  5. Contact your school for departmental orientation
  6. Health Insurance & Immunizations
  7. Prepare your Finances: Pay AU tuition &
  8. Secure Off-Campus Housing (On-Campus Housing is only available to undergraduate students)
  9. Prepare for Travel
  10. Complete Immigration Registration e-forms in
  1. Request your American University I-20
  2. Submit a completed Transfer-in e-form via Ìýlocated under the New Student menu after you log in.Ìý
  3. and check it regularly
  4. Take the Math Placement & Register for Classes
  5. Health Insurance & Immunizations
  6. Prepare your Finances: Pay AU tuition &
  7. Plan for Housing
  8. Prepare for Travel
  9. Complete Immigration Registration e-forms in
  1. and check it regularly
  2. Take the Math Placement & Register for Classes
  3. Register for classes
  4. Health Insurance & Immunizations
  5. Prepare your Finances: Pay AU tuition &
  6. Plan for Housing
  7. Prepare for Travel

Spring 2025

Thursday, January 9th 2025

ForÌýallÌýdegree-seeking students.

International Student Handbook

A guide for new international students.Ìý

Read the Handbook (PDF)

Helpful Resources

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