All graduate students have different orientation requirements and optional activities depending on their programs. You can expect to receive specific guidance from your department, school, or College regarding orientation activities tailored to you. Be on the lookout for communication from your program!
All graduate students are invited to explore the New Graduate Student Guide (available by April 1). The Guide is hosted on Canvas, and an ÂÜÀòÊÓƵlogin will be required to join the course. Explore the Guide as soon as you gain access to ÂÜÀòÊÓƵonline services.
To complete required orientation components, you will need to do the following:
International graduate students have additional required steps.
Make sure to finish all tasks in your checklist. You cannot register for classes until you do.
Before you arrive in Bloomington, you will receive an email invitation to start the Graduate International Orientation course in Canvas from the Office of International Services. This course is separate from the New Graduate Student Guide and any online orientation your department may have.
Completing this is required for all new international graduate students, and includes important information about staying in status, resources, and how to get around Bloomington, among other things.
You department may have other requirements for you to complete before you arrive. Contact your department for more details.
In addition to submitting proof of vaccination against various diseases, all international students are required by Indiana law to take a TB test with the Student Health Center. You should submit your compliance form before you begin classes. You will not be able to register for your second semester until you have done so.
Traveling from your home country to the United States can be an exciting adventure. Read on to learn more about when you are required to arrive in Bloomington, how to get here, what to expect when you arrive in the United States.
Learn about international travel arrangementsInternational students are required to complete a few important tasks after arriving. Plan to complete these required steps as soon as possible after you arrive in the United States.
We’re here to support your journey to IU, to guide you through New Student Orientation and to prepare you for your first year as a Hoosier. If you're an international student, contact for questions about immigration documentation, vaccinations, and travel planning.
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