Arrival and Orientation
You should arrive in the United States no more than 30 days before the start of your program. Please review each of the resources on this page before your arrival.
Pre-Arrival Resources and Information
| Late Arrival/ Deferral | F-1 Check-in | Resources Fair | Airport Pick Up | City of Memphis |
Fall 2026
Orientation for F-1 Students
August 17 - 21, 2026
The F-1 student orientation is MANDATORY for all new F-1 students. At orientation, we will go over important F-1 regulations as well as resources at the University of Memphis. Failure to attend the orientation may result in delay of SEVIS registration and impact your F-1 record negatively. See below for a brief agenda and activities that we prepare for you.
It is also mandatory for all students to complete the Online Orientation before August 16. The online orientation topics are divided into modules, some of which include a short quiz to help you reinforce your understanding of the material. The online orientation will be in your Canvas under the course name “NSO-1000-M81 New Student Orientation – Fall Term 2026”.
August 17 (Monday)
9am-12pm/ International Center
- Wellfleet Insurance Session (9am-12pm, International Center Student lounge, Registration Required)
- TB Testing (TBD, Health Center)
August 18 (Tuesday)
9am-4pm/ International Center
- Campus Tour (9-10am, Meet in front of the International Center lobby, Registration Required)
- ISS/F-1 Information Mandatory (1-4pm, International Center Room 115)
August 19 (Wednesday)
10am-4pm/ International Center
- TB Reading (TBD, Health Center)
- ISS/F-1 Information Mandatory (1-4pm, International Center Room 115)
August 20 (Thursday)
1pm-4pm/ International Center
- Memphis City Tour (Meet in front of the International Center lobby, Registration Required)
August 21 (Friday)
1pm-4pm/ International Center
- TBD