Pre-Orientation and Orientation for International Students


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for very important information regarding Pre-Orientation for International Students and other issues.

Schedules

Fall Entrants: New international students [defined for this purpose as students who need a visa to enter the U.S.] are expected to arrive on campus on Monday, August 25, 2014. There is a special Pre-Orientation Program for them, as they are required to fill out a good deal of administrative paperwork due to their immigration status.  Orientation for all students begins in the late afternoon on Wednesday, August 27, 2014.  The Orientation schedule can be found on the Dean of Students' website.

Spring Entrants: International Students may arrive beginning at 10 am on Wednesday, January 14, 2015.  The International Student Organizing Committee will meet international students arriving at Bradley International Airport.  Orientation for all students begins on Thursday, January 15, 2015.  The complete Orientation schedule can be found on the Dean of Students' website.

New international students who are flying should plan to arrive at Bradley International Airport in Hartford, Connecticut. The airport pickups will start after 4:00 pm on that day.

Immigration Regulations, Tax Forms, and Social Security Cards

During Pre-Orientation you will learn about immigration regulations, tax forms and social security cards.

Past Pre-Orientation Programs

There are also slide show available from previous Pre-Orientation programs. To get an idea of what awaits you, take a look:

American Life and Classroom Culture at MHC

Please read this additional information about American Life and Classroom Culture at Mount Holyoke College, both of which are in PDF format.