Online New International Student Orientation
All international students will be given access to online orientations. It is encouraged that all new international students review these online orientations before they arrive at Texas A&M.
The following online orientations are currently available:
TAMU F and J Immigration Basics Online Orientation
- This course covers the immigration basics for F and J student statuses, including important information on maintaining your status and complying with university and government regulations. Please review this content carefully to ensure your success at Texas A&M.
- To request access to this orientation, please email isss@tamu.edu.
TAMU NISO: New International Student Online Orientation
- This course helps you adjust to life in College Station and introduces valuable campus and community resources. Whether you are new to the United States or just Texas, this orientation will help you feel at home.
- To request access to this orientation, please email isss@tamu.edu.
In- Person New International Student Orientation
International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) hosts an in-person New International Student Orientation (NISO) each fall and spring term. All new international students are encouraged to attend!
New International Student Orientation provides the following:
- Informational Sessions
- Maintaining Status Session
- Employment Session
- Obtaining a Social Security Number and Driver's License Session
- A resource fair with on-campus departments and student organizations
- One-on-one immigration and health insurance advising
- A light breakfast and lunch
The Fall 2026 New International Student Orientation (NISO) will be held on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 in the Memorial Student Center (MSC) on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station, TX.
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.