International students are an important part of the NSU community. The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS), along with the Office of New Student Orientation, help students make the transition from their home country to life at NSU and in the United States. OISS provides services that help international students and scholars to successfully navigate the United States immigration process.
International Orientation is designed to introduce you to the institution to ensure that you are aware of services and resources available to all students, and to become familiar with the campus. The second day of this orientation is a special workshop especially dedicated to international students. This day we will be going over Visa, I-20, and Social Security information, as well as employment options, local community resources, and adjusting to life and customs in the United States.
We have specifically designated the International Orientation program to be the weekend before classes begin so that it conveniently corresponds with many international students travel arrangements to arrive in the US. You are welcome to join us for an earlier Orientation program, though this particular orientation on August 22 and 23, 2008 presents informational sessions on acclimating to the US as an international student.
All international undergraduate students are required to attend an orientation session. It is encouraged that if you attend an earlier summer orientation session, that you still join the International Orientation program for the August 23 portion. Please identify yourself as an international student when you place your orientation reservation for any of the sessions.
For more information regarding this workshop, please contact the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) at 800-338-4723, ext. 7242, or at intl@nsu.nova.edu.
Orientation Dates
Fri, August 22...............9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sat, August 23..............9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
International Orientation Schedule of Activities
Things to do
- Sign-up for orientation online.
- Contact the Office of International Students at 800-338-4723, ext. 7242, or via e-mail(intl@nsu.nova.edu.).
- Visit the Prospective F-1 Students section for more information on required documentation.
Arrival Preparation
- Have your travel documents in order and confirm with the Center for International Programs and Services before the check-in date.
- Make arrangements to have U.S. currency available upon your arrival in the United States.
- Request the correct visa (F-1) at the US Embassy/Consulate in your home country.
- The U.S. Immigration & Naturalization (INS) officer at the port of entry will place a red date stamp with F-1 D/S on the School & Student Copy of your I-20 and I-94 Card (Departure Record).
- The INS officer will return to you the Student Copy of your I-20 along with your I-94 card.
Grab an Early Start
Arrive a few days before the expected date of the program. Several hotels in the community offer an NSU discount rate. Please check with the NSU Travel Office for more information.