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

 

Summer 2026 I

Orientation for F-1 Students

May 27th, 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 May 26. 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-M53 New Student Orientation – Summer Term 2026”.

 

May 27 (Wednesday) Mandatory
9am-12pm / International Center Room 115

• ISS/F-1 information