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 2026 New International Student Orientation (NISO) will be held on Saturday, January 10th, 2026 in the Memorial Student Center (MSC) on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station, TX. Spring 2026 New International Student Orientation will feature:
- A light breakfast with coffee and tea and catered lunch
- A small resource fair with on-campus departments and student organizations
- Advising and Health Insurance Drop-In Rooms in the Afternoon
- Maintaining Status Session
- Employment Session
- Obtaining a Social Security Number and Driver's License Session
Additional Student Orientation Content
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 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. All relevant information can be found by clicking Check-In with ISSS on the page below.
Learn More about J-1 Scholar & Student Intern Orientation HereJ-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.