- New International Student Orientation
- International Student Online Orientation
- Additional Student Orientations
- New J-1 Scholar Orientation
- Additional Scholar Orientations
New International Student Orientation
International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) is pleased to host a New International Student Orientation (NISO) each fall and spring term. Though not required, ISSS strongly encourages all new international students to attend! International students who arrive in the fall/winter are encouraged to attend the spring event.
The purpose of the New International Student Orientation (NISO) is to provide important information to all international students on pertinent issues such as ISSS services, maintaining immigration status, adjusting to life in College Station and Texas A&M University, and introducing valuable resources that will assist you in becoming successful students in your academic journey at Texas A&M University.
The Spring 2025 New International Student Orientation (NISO) will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 9:15am – 3:40pm in the Memorial Student Center (MSC) on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station, TX.
Note: The start time for the orientation recently changed from 8:15am to 9:15am to accommodate the Aggie bus schedule. Registration and breakfast will now begin at 9:15am!
NEW! The Spring 2025 New International Student Orientation will feature:
- A light breakfast, a buffet-style lunch, and an afternoon snack
- A small resource fair with on-campus departments and student organizations
- Concurrent sessions on the most important topics for new international students, including:
- An Introduction to ISSS
- How to Maintain Status
- How to Work in the U.S. & get a Social Security Number (SSN)
- Understanding Health Insurance & Health Resources at Texas A&M
- Safety & Scam Prevention
- U.S. Academic Expectations
- Navigating Career and Job Search Resources
- Transportation Services Options
- Student Panel
International Student Online Orientation
In addition to the in-person New International Student Orientation, ISSS also offers an Online Orientation for international students. The International Student Online Orientation can be accessed any time and completed at your own pace.
Additional Student Orientations
Graduate Students are strongly encouraged to attend the New Graduate Student Orientation, hosted by the Graduate & Professional School. More details about New Graduate Student Orientation can be found on the Graduate & Professional School website.
Exchange Students are required to attend the Exchange Student Orientation, hosted by Education Abroad. International exchange students will receive an email from Education Abroad if they are required to attend this orientation.
Undergraduate Students are required to attend a 2-day New Student Conference (NSC), hosted by New Student and Family Programs. More details about New Student Conferences can be found on the New Aggie website.
New J-1 Scholar & Student Intern Orientation
All J-1 Scholars and Student Interns are required to attend a virtual orientation with International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) after arriving in the United States. The orientation is conducted through Zoom.
Additional Scholar Orientations
J-1 scholars in Postdoc positions are strongly encouraged to attend a New Postdoc Orientation, hosted by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. More details about New Postdoc Orientation can be found on the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs website.
J-1 scholars in employment positions may be required to attend an orientation with HR. J-1 scholar employees will receive an email from HR if they are required to attend this orientation.