New International Student Orientation is a program designed to ease your transition to the U.S. and to KU. Graduates and undergraduates, first-time and transfers—all international students new to KU will benefit from this program. Although orientation is not required, we highly encourage all new students to participate.

• Meeting new people - make friends & Learn about KU campus and the U.S.
• Welcome packet including information about KU and Lawrence
• Complete required immigration, health, and English proficiency check-in processes before non-orientation students
• Receive personal attention and support from Orientation and ISSS Staff Program Activities
• Free shuttles to local banks, shops, and restaurants
• Informational sessions: Staying Legal in the U.S., Enrollment Processes at KU, classroom expectations, cultural adjustment, healthcare and health insurance, safety, etc.
• Learning how to become a KU Jayhawk!

• January 4-8
• A PDF version of the Orientation Reservation is now available and may be mailed in with payment enclosed.
• If you arrive after January 4th, go to the International Student & Scholar Services Office, room 2 Strong Hall between 8 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, as soon as possible.
• During Orientation you will learn all about KU and Lawrence, complete all necessary check-in processes and get ready to enroll in classes. You will also meet a lot of helpful people and other students from around the world. Four evening meals are included.
• Housing during Orientation cannot be provided. For information on Hotels please refer to the Pre-Arrival booklet on page 9. If you are planning on living on campus during the semester, you may be able to stay in an on-campus residence hall for an additional fee during Orientation.
• Please be sure to plan for transportation from the Kansas City airport to Lawrence. See Getting to KU for more information.

For more information, please see our contact the orientation coordinator at issorientation@ku.edu.