F-1 Orientation and Arriving
F-1 Orientation
Dates for Summer 2024
May 22nd - May 23rd
During 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
The F-1 student orientation is MANDATORY for all new F-1 students. At orientation, we will go over important F-1 regulations
as well as resources at the University of Memphis. Failure to attend the orientation
(May 22nd) may result in delay of SEVIS registration and impact your F-1 record negatively.
See below for a brief agenda and activities that we prepare for you.
May 22nd (Wednesday) - Mandatory 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
- SEVIS/F-1 status Check-in
- ISS/F-1 information
- Campus Partners presentations
May 23rd (Thursday) - Mandatory 1pm-4pm
- Campus tours available for students
Late Arrival Information
For your success as a new F-1 international student, you are required to be physically present for mandatory international student orientation (see the orientation information above). We understand that some students may be experiencing delays in securing a visa appointment. If you are not able to arrive before May 22nd, you may still continue to attend the Summer 2024. For more information see Late Arrival and Deferral