Arrival and Orientation 

You should arrive in the United States no more than 30 days before the start of your program. Please review each of the resources on this page before your arrival.

Pre-Arrival Resources and Information

Orientation for F-1 Students

Dates for the next orientation will be posted here when scheduled.

The F-1 student orientation is MANDATORY for all new F-1 students. At orientation, we will explain important F-1 regulations as well as present a variety of services and resources at the University of Memphis. Failure to attend the orientation may result in delay of SEVIS registration and impact your F-1 record negatively. See below for a brief agenda and activities. 

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