Storrs Campus Students
The Center for International Students and Scholars (CISS) requires new 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.
| Thursday, January 16, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Early move-in date for new international students moving into Northwood and The Oaks. Advanced sign up with Residential Life is required.
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Walmart Shopping Trip |
| Friday, January 17, 2025 | 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
University Orientation Orientation is a 1-day program required for all new students. You will connect with peers and administrators, learn about campus resources, participate in academic advising, and register for courses. First-year and transfer students attend Orientation together. |
| Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
International Services Fair Open Bank Accounts, Set Up a U.S. Cell Phone Plan
9am-12pm (Bank Providers) A CISS staff member will be driving a shuttle van to drop off students to nearby bank service providers (banks include: Chase Bank, Bank of America, and M&T Bank).
12pm - 2pm (Cell Phone Providers) A CISS staff member will be driving a shuttle van to drop off students to a nearby cellphone provider (T-Mobile)
Mint Mobile This is a cell phone provider that you can sign-up online on your own.
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Walmart Shopping Trip
ISSS Immigration Check-in Submit your arrival documents on your own here: |
| Monday, January 20, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Undergraduate Student Welcome and Support Program Location: Center for International Students and Scholars - Room 202 Check-in begins at 8:45 AM
*new students must attend both the university orientation and welcome and support program* |
| Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | Spring 2025 semester starts! |
| Friday, January 24, 2025 | 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 the to this virtual session by clicking here. Password: Spring25 |
| Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Social Security Bus Trip 1 - Advanced sign up required
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Social Security Bus Trip 2 - Advanced sign up required |
| Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m |
| Living in the U.S | Student Resources Page |
Regional Campus Students
Avery Point Campus
Neena Kapoor from ISSS will be at the Avery Point campus on TBD. 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
TBD 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 January 10, 2025 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.
| TBD | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CISS Welcome and Support Program for Stamford. |
| TBD | University Orientation Begins. See schedule here: https://orientation.uconn.edu/schedule/stamford/ |
| Friday, January 25, 2025 | 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: |
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/