Storrs Campus Students
| Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Early Move-in date for new international graduate students moving into Northwood.
Advanced sign up with Residential Life is required. |
| Friday, January 16, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. CISS Graduate Student Welcome and Support Program (Check-in will begin at 8:30 a.m.)
Location: Center for International Student and Scholars Graduate Welcome Program Schedule Spring 26 View the Orientation Welcome Packet |
| Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
International Student Service Provider Fair Center for International Students and Scholars (CISS), 2019 Hillside Road, Room 202. Join us on campus for a one-stop event designed to help international students get settled and connected! Representatives from local banks and U.S. cell phone providers will be available to help you open a bank account and choose a mobile phone plan that fits your needs. You’ll also have the chance to meet campus organizations and support services that are here to help you succeed and feel at home at UConn. Whether you’re new to the U.S. or just looking for helpful resources, this fair is a great opportunity to get started and ask questions in person.
ISSS Immigration Check-in Submit your arrival documents on your own Here: |
| Friday, January 23, 2026 | 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 in Here: Password: Spring26 |
| Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Involvement Fair
The Involvement Fair - UConn's largest, free event that is open to all students, faculty & staff. Join the +400 student organizations and university programs to find new ways to connect, make friends, and get involved! |
| Find your International Advisor | All students have an assigned ISSS advisor based on your program of study. Find your advisor here. |
Additional Orientation and Training Programs
Graduate School Orientation
Graduate School Orientation (Online)
Graduate Students with Teaching Assistants
Thursday, January 15, 2026 8:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
New TA Orientation for all new Teaching Assistants - Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL).
Regional Campus Orientation Sessions
UConn offers many orientation programs to new students- you are required to attend some orientation programs, while others are optional. Please use the information below to find out more information about your orientation programs. This list does not include all orientations – for example, if you are a graduate student, your academic program or academic department might also require you to attend a departmental orientation.
Avery Point Campus
New international students (F and J visa holders) at the Avery Point campus are invited to attend the Storrs Campus orientation referenced above on Friday, January 16, 2026. Avery Point students attending the Storrs Campus orientation will need to register in advance and arrange their own transportation to Storrs. Avery Point international students who cannot attend will need to make an appointment with Neena Kapoor for an orientation session. The in person campus visit information will be sent out prior to the start of the semester. Please contact Neena Kapoor to schedule your orientation time.
| Friday, January 23, 2026 | 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 in Here: Password: Spring26 |
GBLC Campus
Friday, January 16, 2026 Mandatory session for new international (F and J visa holders) students at the GBLC campuses.
ISSS GBLC will host an in-person graduate students orientation session on Friday, January 16, 2026 starting at 9:30 a.m. at the GBLC campus. 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 complete the registration form here once you have secured your visa and finalized your travel plans.
| Friday, January 23, 2026 | 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 in Here: Password: Spring26 |
Hartford Campus
New international students (F and J visa holders) at the Waterbury campus need to make an appointment with Neena Kapoor for an orientation session.
| Friday, January 23, 2026 | 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 in Here: Password: Spring26 |
Stamford Campus
Monday, January 12, 2026 Mandatory session for new international (F and J visa holders) students at the Stamford campus.
ISSS Stamford will host an in-person graduate students orientation session on Monday, January 12, 2026, from 12 pm to 2 pm at DWTN 220 (DWTN A2). This is a mandatory session for new international graduate students at the Stamford campus. Lunch will be provided. 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 form to register by January 9, 2026.
| Friday, January 23, 2026 | 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 in Here: Password: Spring26 |
Waterbury Campus
New international students (F and J visa holders) at the Waterbury campus need to make an appointment with Lulu Dong for an orientation session.
| Friday, January 23, 2026 | 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 in Here: Password: Spring26 |