Students : International Student Orientation & Registration
International Student Orientation & Registration Program
International Student Programs and Services (ISPS) holds the International Student Orientation and Registration program for new international students at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. The International Student Orientation and Registration Program is mandatory for all new international undergraduate and graduate students.
 “Orientation” is the process of becoming familiar with new surroundings and learning about a new environment. Many international students are not only beginning a new educational program, but also experiencing a whole new culture for the first time. It is particularly important that you are guided through this process with experienced staff and student leaders. ISPS has planned a thorough orientation and registration program that will introduce you to the University of Arizona (UA) and provide you with assistance regarding academic advising, course registration, cultural adjustment, and an introduction to the many services on campus. We want to prepare them for their academic program and student life at UA We also want to provide fun and relaxing opportunities to socialize with other students.
International Orientation and Registration Program Dates
The Spring 2010 International Orientation and Registration Program will be held January 5-8, 2010 for international graduate and undergraduate students. The location for the orientation will be posted within the next few weeks.
You will receive an orientation program schedule when you arrive on the first day of the program. If you arrive on campus early, you will be directed to return on the first day of the orientation program as there is no early check-in. If you will be arriving late, please visit ISPS upon arrival.
How to Sign-Up for Orientation
International students must confirm their attendance to the Spring 2010 orientation program by December 1, 2009. You may access the electronic confirmation system at the bottom of this page.
Orientation Fees
Your student account will be automatically billed for the orientation fee whether you participate or not. The fee will be applied to your student account after the start of the semester:
Graduate Student Fee: $75.00
Undergraduate Student Fee: $125.00
What Documents to Bring to Orientation
On the first day of orientation, you must bring your passport, Form I-20 or DS-2019, Form I-94 (provided upon entry into the United States), and your UA admission letter.
If applicable, undergraduate students should bring their English and Math transcripts for evaluation on the first day of orientation.
Temporary On-Campus Housing During the Fall Orientation
There is no temporary on-campus housing for the Spring orientation. For temporary local accommodations for family members and friends and for students arriving for the Spring orientation program, please visit:
http://www.campustravel.com/arizonavisitors/
http://www.visittucson.org
Hotels sometimes offer a discount for UA students. Please ask when you call to make a reservation.
Graduate Students: Academic Advising and Additional Orientations
In addition to attending the International Orientation and Registration Program, you are encouraged to attend the Graduate College Orientation. You should contact your academic departments for recommendation on course selection and for information on their departmental orientation, if available.
If you have a graduate teaching assistantship, you must attend the Graduate Assistant Training Orientation (GATO). The University Teaching Center coordinates GATO. For more information and to register for GATO, please visit: http://grad.arizona.edu/ta/gato
Undergraduate Students: Academic Advising and Placement Exams
Undergraduate students will meet with their academic advisors during the International Orientation and Registration Program. The schedule of the orientation program that you receive on the first day will provide the times and locations of your college meeting and acadmic advising session. You must attend these meetings in order to register for classes on time. If you miss the advising sessions, you will have to make an appointment to meet with your advisor on your own.
Most undergraduate students must take the Math and Writing Placement tests before registering for classes. The Math Placement Test is now offered online and should be taken prior to arriving to the UA. The Writing Placement Test will be administered only at orientation. For more information about the Writing Placement Test, vist http://english.arizona.edu . There will be an opportunity to meet with Math and English advisors on the first day of the orientation program about Math and Writing placement. Please bring your transcripts (with official course and prerequisite descriptions in English) to this session for evaluation.
More about the Online Math Placement Test
Undergraduate students must take the ALEKS online Math Placement Test prior to registering for a UA math course at or below the Calculus I (Math 124 or 125) level. Math Placement rules and testing information are available through http://math.arizona.edu/placement . The online Math Placement Test will be available to incoming international students starting December 1st, 2009.
Please read the information on the placement website to assist you in completing the steps below:
1. Determine which test to take. If Calculus I is required for your major, take the Prep for Calculus exam. If not, take the Prep for College Algebra exam.
2. Take a free practice test and review the recommendations.
3. Take your UA placement test beginning December 1st and before your orientation session.
4. If you have questions, there will be time for you to speak to a math advisor at orientation.
Transfer math credit must be evaluated by the UA Math Department. Information is available through http://math.arizona.edu/placement/credits/request.html . You will need to provide official course descriptions and prerequisite descriptions in English for any math course taken outside of the U.S.
Additional Orientation Information
 PreArrival Guide_2008-2009
PreArrival Checklist
Orientation Confirmation Form
Online Orientation Confirmation Form
Spring 2010 International Student Orientation Password Verification
Please enter the password listed on the top of the Confirmation Form inserted in the PreArrival Brochure in your acceptance packet. If you cannot locate the password please email isps@email.arizona.edu
Please enter the following User ID: arizona | 
