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Orientation Information
Spring 2025 New International Student Orientation
Virtual Pre-Departure Orientations
We scheduled 3 pre-departure orientations for admitted students for Spring. Sessions were held on the following dates:
- Tuesday, November 5⋅8:00 – 9:00am Pacific time
- Friday, November 22⋅8:00 – 9:00am Pacific time
- Tuesday, December 17⋅8:00 – 9:00am Pacific time
If you were unable to attend, please review the slides here.
In-Person Immigration Session/Orientation
The Center for International Education will be hosting a mandatory full-day in-person New F-1 International Student Orientation for incoming undergraduate and graduate students.
Date |
check-in Begins |
Location |
Thursday, January 16, 2025 |
9 am |
Valley Business and Technology Building Room VBT-124 |
Spring 2025 Online Check-In Procedure
For new international students who will be inside the USA for Spring 2025, you must complete the virtual "check-in" procedure after your arrival by submitting the following documents to this . You will need to sign in using your HORIZON email.
- New Student Information Form- this must include a valid USA address and US phone number. Do NOT complete the check-in procedure until you can complete this form.
- Passport- copy of your bio page in your passport
- I-94 ()
- I-94 Record page
If you are transferring from another school in the U.S. (from any level - high school, undergraduate, or graduate) as an F-1 student, you must complete the transfer of your SEVIS record to Cal State Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV within 15 days of the beginning of the semester.