Storrs Campus Students
CISS urges all international undergraduate students to attend the CISS Welcome & Support Program. This includes, but is not limited to, students on immigrant and non-immigrant visas, permanent residents, other immigrant statuses as well as U.S. citizens who were born or have parents born outside the U.S. As part of our international community, we hope you can benefit from the services and resources provided as part of the program.
Summary of Events:
Arrival to campus & Move-In: Friday, August 16
CISS Welcome & Support Program: Saturday, August 17 – Tuesday, August 20
University Orientation: Wednesday, August 21 – Thursday, August 22
Weekend of Welcome (WOW): Friday, August 23 - Sunday, August 25
First Day of Classes: Monday, August 26
Friday, August 16, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Move-in date for new international undergraduate students who have signed up for International Orientation Program with Orientation Services.
CISS is arranging airport shuttle service to Storrs Campus for new international students on August, 16, 2024, new student move-in day. Airport Shuttles are departing from the following locations: JFK International Airport (New York, NY) EWR Newark Liberty Airport (Newark, NJ) BOS Logan International Airport (Boston, MA) Airport shuttles depart at 11:30 a.m. so students must plan their flights to arrive Thursday night, August 15 or early in the morning on August 16. Each shuttle will stop at a Walmart Supercenter on the way to campus for students to purchase essentials. Airport Shuttle reservations extended to August 10, 2024 to reserve your seat. Reserve your airport shuttle ticket here. |
Saturday, August 17, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. International Services Fair - Open Bank Accounts, Set Up a U.S. Cell Phone Plan Location: Student Union, first floor "Union Street" 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. International Parent & Family Meeting Location: Center for International Students and Scholars (CISS), rm 202 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Target Shopping TripAdvanced sign up required 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. After Dinner Social Event |
Sunday, August 18, 2024 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Brunch Location: Putnam Dining Hall 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ISSS Immigration Check-in Location: McHugh Hall, First Floor 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Meet Your Welcome Program Student Leader Complete your immigration check-in requirement. Bring your Laptop, Passport, I-20, and I-94. |
Monday, August 19 - Tuesday, August 20, 2024 |
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CISS Welcome and Support Program Location: Check the location on the schedule you received during move-in. International Welcome Program Schedule Fall 24 View the Welcome Program Handouts |
Wednesday, August 21- Thursday, August 22, 2024 |
University Orientation Begins. See schedule here: https://orientation.uconn.edu/schedule/storrs/ |
Friday, August 23- Sunday, August 25, 2024 |
Husky WOW Begins - https://huskywow.uconn.edu/ |
Friday, August 23, 2023 | 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Driving in the U.S. Virtual Session This session is presented by the ISSS office for students who want to learn how to obtain a U.S. driver’s license.Log on Here: Password: Fall24 |
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Social Security Bus Trip 1
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Social Security Bus Trip 2 2:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. Involvement Fair |
Regional Campus Students
Avery Point Campus
Neena Kapoor from ISSS will be at the Avery Point campus on September 3, 2024. International students should plan to meet with Neena on this day. The in person campus visit information will be sent out prior to the start of the semester.
University Orientation for Avery Point Students
Avery Point Admitted Students:https://averypoint.uconn.edu/admissions/admitted-students/
Avery Point Orientation Schedule: https://orientation.uconn.edu/schedule/avery-point/
Hartford Campus
Monday, August 19, 2024 from 9:30-11:30 am Mandatory session for new international (F and J visa holders) students at the Hartford & GBLC campuses. This required session will provide important visa information and requirements and allow students to meet the ISSS advisor, learn about the services ISSS provides and ask questions. Please fill out the registration form by August 12, 2024 deadline Register for Hartford International Session
University Orientation for Hartford Students
Hartford Admitted Students: https://hartford.uconn.edu/admissions/admitted-students/
Hartford Orientation Schedule: https://orientation.uconn.edu/schedule/hartford/
Stamford Campus
ISSS Stamford will host an Orientation program for international students. You will connect with peers and administrators, learn about campus resources, participate in academic advising, and register for courses. You will meet your ISSS advisor Lulu Dong at this session.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Arrival to campus and move-in date for new international undergraduate students at Stamford campus. |
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CISS Welcome and Support Program for Stamford. |
Thursday, August 22, 2024 | University Orientation Begins. See schedule here: https://orientation.uconn.edu/schedule/stamford/ |
Friday, August 23 | 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Driving in the U.S. Virtual Session This session is presented by the ISSS office for students who want to learn how to obtain a U.S. driver’s license. Log on Here: Password: Fall24 |
University Orientation for Stamford Students
Stamford Admitted Students: https://stamford.uconn.edu/admissions/admitted-students/
Stamford Orientation Schedule: https://orientation.uconn.edu/schedule/stamford/
Waterbury Campus
TBD Waterbury Campus will host a 1-day Orientation program for international students. You will connect with peers and administrators, learn about campus resources, participate in academic advising, and register for courses. Please make an appointment with Lulu Dong for an orientation session.
University Orientation for Waterbury Students
Waterbury Admitted Students: https://waterbury.uconn.edu/admissions/admitted-students/
Waterbury Orientation Schedule: https://orientation.uconn.edu/schedule/waterbury/