Welcome, International Students!
Welcome to Wesleyan! We have gathered here key information you will need as an incoming undergraduate international student, including if you are a transfer international student or an exchange student. If you cannot find the information you need, please contact the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA).
Things to Know:
- All incoming undergraduate F-1 visa status international students and self-identifying international students, including US citizens from abroad, dual citizens, and legal permanent residents, are invited to and expected to attend International Student Orientation (ISO). There is no cost to attend ISO.
- Login to your WesPortal and fill out the ISO Student Registration Form by Friday, July 19, 2024.
- All incoming undergraduate international students attending ISO must arrive at Wesleyan to check in for ISO and move into your campus housing during the two-day arrival period, which will be Friday, August 23 - Saturday, August 24. There will be free shuttles from Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, Connecticut to the Wesleyan campus for incoming undergraduate international students who arrive during the two-day arrival period. If you are traveling with family members, they will need to use separate transportation to the Wesleyan campus.
- International Student Orientation (ISO) is a two-day program that runs Monday, August 26 - Tuesday, August 27. You will be guided by your International Student Orientation Leaders (ISOLs) and are required to attend all sessions.
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Office of International Student Affairs
The Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) provides support and guidance on every aspect of international student life at Wesleyan—immigration, cultural, academic, personal, and financial. This includes advising F-1 students on federal immigration regulations to aid in maintaining lawful status. We are committed to supporting the personal and professional growth of all self-identified international students from orientation to up to three years beyond graduation.
Please visit the OISA website. There we provide important information about planning your journey to the United States and help you understand what to expect one you arrive on campus.
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Information for New International Students
OISA’s website has a section dedicated to helping new students understand essential information regarding immigration and beyond. Please take some time to familiarize yourself with these OISA pages to help make your journey to Wes and transition to life on campus a smooth one. -
International Student Orientation (ISO)
International Student Orientation (ISO) is a pre-orientation planned and coordinated by the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA), and designed for undergraduate international students to build community with your peers, acclimate to the University, and begin exploring the full range of academic and co-curricular opportunities and resources available at Wesleyan.
What You Need to Know about ISO- All incoming undergraduate F-1 visa status international students and self-identifying international students, including US citizens from abroad, dual citizens, and legal permanent residents, are invited to and expected to attend ISO. There is no cost to attend ISO.
- All incoming undergraduate international students attending ISO must arrive at Wesleyan to check in for ISO and move into your campus housing during the two-day arrival period, which will be Friday, August 23 - Saturday, August 24. There will be free shuttles from Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, Connecticut to the Wesleyan campus for incoming undergraduate international students who arrive during the two-day arrival period. If you are traveling with family members, they will need to use separate transportation to the Wesleyan campus.
- ISO is a two-day program that runs Monday, August 26 - Tuesday, August 27. You will be guided by your International Student Orientation Leaders (ISOLs) and are required to attend all sessions.
- You are welcome to bring your parents and family members with you to campus for arrival period, settle-in day, and ISO. There will be some events for parents and family members on Monday, August 26th, the first day of ISO. If you plan to bring your parents and/or other family members with you to Wesleyan, you must include their information when you complete and submit your ISO Student Registration Form in WesPortal by Friday, July 19, 2024.
More Information:
- Additional information about ISO, including FAQs, can be found on the International Student Orientation (ISO) webpage. For questions about ISO or immigration-related matters for incoming international students, please send an email to oisa@wesleyan.edu with your first and last name and the details of your inquiry.
Sign up for the Academia, Culture, and Campus Life: An Online Resource for International Students Coursera course starting July 1! This course is offered to incoming international students by Professor Elizabeth Ann Hepford, assistant professor of the practice in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
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New Student Orientation
After International Student Orientation (ISO) you will join your class at the New Student Orientation (NSO), on Wednesday August 28, 2024.