International Orientation
All new international students (undergraduate, graduate, transfer, and exchange) are required to attend International Orientation before the semester begins. At orientation, you will have the opportunity to learn about LSU, how to be successful here as well as important information regarding your non-immigrant status. We hope you’ll also meet other students who are new to LSU and learn ways to get involved in campus organizations.
International Student Orientation
All F-1 and J-1 students will attend two (2) orientation programs – International
Student Orientation and one of the following:
- Freshman Orientation – Registration is required, and there is a fee for this program.
- Transfer Orientation – Registration is required, and there is a fee for this program.
- Graduate Orientation – This program is only offered during the fall semester, and there is no cost to attend.
International Services (ISO) is required by U.S. Immigration law to report that all F-1 and J-1 students have arrived at LSU. ISO completes this reporting requirement using an Intake Form that you fill out during International Student Orientation. Once this is completed, ISO can activate your F-1/J-1 SEVIS record. Failure to be activated in SEVIS will place you out of lawful F-1 or J-1 student status, which is considered deportable by U.S. Immigration. F-1 or J-1 students who do not attend International Student Orientation can expect to see course registration delays and late fees.
Students who are U.S. permanent residents or who are in a visa status other than F-1/J-1 are not required to attend International Student Orientation or to report to ISO; however, they are welcome to attend International Student Orientation if they choose.
Fall 2022 Orientation Dates & Schedules:
Graduate Students
Friday, August 12, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
| Time | Place | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30-8:30am | Cox Auditorium Lobby | Orientation Registration |
| 8:30-10am | Cox Auditorium |
Large Group Sessions
|
| 10-10:45am | Outside of the Cox Building | Orientation Group Check-ins |
| 10:45-11:50am | Allen Hall |
Breakout sessions
|
| 11:50am-12:50pm | Quad |
Lunch in small groups |
| 1-2:05pm | Allen Hall |
Breakout sessions
|
| 2:30-4pm | International Cultural Center |
International Coffee Hour & Resource Fair |
Undergraduate Students
Monday, August 15-Friday, August 19 as a part of Welcome Week
| Time | Place | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 8-11am | Hymes Hall | Michigan English Placement Exam |
| 11:30am-12:30pm | PMAC | Convocation |
| 12:30-1:30pm | Student Union | Optional lunch and check-in with orientation leaders |
| 1:30-2:30pm | Student Health Center | Immunization Checks |
| 2:30-4pm | PMAC | Plenary Session |
| 5-7pm | Union Theater | Honors College Welcome for Honors College students |
| 8-9:30pm | PMAC | Tiger Chat |
| 9:30pm-12am | Outside PMAC | RHA Block Party |
| Time | Place | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 9-11am | Arts & Design Auditorium |
Large Group Sessions
|
| 11:30am-12:30pm | PMAC | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program |
| 12:30-1:30pm | Student Health Center | Immunization Checks |
| 1:30-4:30pm | Across Campus | College Open Houses & Welcome Events |
| 4:30-7:30pm | Across Campus | Residential College Convocations |
| 8pm-12am | UREC | UREC All-Access |
| Time | Place | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 8-11am | Hymes Hall | Late Michigan English Placement Exam |
| 11am-12:30pm | Across Campus | Tiger Walks: Find your Classes |
| 12:30-2:30 | Arts & Design Auditorium |
Large Group Sessions
|
| 2:30-3:30 | Union Ballroom | On Campus Job Fair |
| 8-9pm | Quad | Twilight Ceremony |
| 9pm-12am | Tower Drive | Foam Party |
| Time | Place | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 10am-8pm | Across Campus | Choose Your Own Adventure |
| 11:30am-4:30pm | Student Union to Walmart | Shopping Shuttle |
| 8-11pm | Student Union | Late Night at the Union |
| Time | Place | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 11am-1pm | International Cultural Center |
Global Games & Goodies
|
| 8:30am-7pm | Across Campus | Choose Your Own Adventure |
Exchange Students
Saturday, August 20