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On July 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a that establishes a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure that impact students and scholars on F-1 and J-1 visas. The rule is anticipated to take effect Sept. 15, 2026. While Â鶹´«Ã½ analyzes this complex rule, we are working to update our website and communicate guidance as quickly as possible. Members of the Â鶹´«Ã½ international community who have questions are encouraged to reach out directly to their assigned OISS advisor.

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Arrival Checklist for New Students

Upon arrival, new F-1 and J-1 international students are required to complete the tasks on this page within 5 days. 

Obtain your I-94 record online

Travel in and out of the U.S. is recorded electronically by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through the I-94 Arrival/Departure Record for all international non-immigrant visitors to the U.S. This important record lists your entry date, port of entry, and visa status in which you were admitted to the U.S. The I-94 record may be required as proof of status for F-1 or J-1 benefit applications, employment verification, and other official purposes.

You will be required to submit an electronic copy of your I-94 record as part of the OISS immigration check in process. Learn more and access your I-94 Record

Verify that you have completed (100%) of the required Online F-1/J-1 Student Orientation course.

Hopefully, all new students will have completed the required online orientation course prior to arrival to Â鶹´«Ã½. If you have not enrolled in and completed or still need to complete sections of the course, please do so as soon as possible! The "Certificate of Completion" of this course will be required to complete immigration check-in with OISS.

Learn more and access the required online orientation course:

F-1/J-1 REQUIRED ONLINE ORIENTATION

Complete Immigration Check-In

All students who have entered the U.S. using an initial or transferred SEVIS ID are required to complete "Immigration Check-in" via the OISS portal, including:

  • Newly admitted students arriving from abroad.
  • Newly admitted transfer students arriving from elsewhere in the U.S.
  • Students returning from a leave of absence of more than 5 months.

Attend International Student Orientation

International Student Orientation is an opportunity for students to learn about Â鶹´«Ã½ — including meeting their OISS Advisor, learning about immigration requirements, preparing for the academic year, and making connections with other international students. We offer two separate programs in the fall term that are specific to the academic level: International Wildcat Welcome for undergraduate (bachelor's) level students and GISO for graduate (master's and PhD) level students. 

Students arriving to begin studies in Winter, Spring or Summer terms

OISS will provide virtual orientation for students arriving to begin studies at Â鶹´«Ã½ in Winter, Spring or Summer terms. 

Additional tasks to complete soon after arrival

Get your Â鶹´«Ã½ WILDCARD

Print and save your Â鶹´«Ã½ Student Health Insurance Card

Go to  and click on "Get your ID Card" to download a copy of your health insurance ID card.

Submit required immunization and health records to Health Services

See Health Services Immunization Requirements for full details and a link to upload your immunization records.