International Student Welcome | Pre-Orientation Program

International Student Welcome | Pre-Orientation Program is hosted by International Student Services (ISS) and designed for new incoming students who are not U.S. citizens and will be attending CMC on F-1 status. 

While Pre-Orientation Program is a requirement for students on F-1 status, students with U.S. citizenship or permanent residency who have lived abroad are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Highlights:

  • Information and guidance tailored with an international perspective
  • Overview of immigration information and guidance
  • Opportunity to settle into life on campus early
  • Complimentary airport pickup service (*registration required)
  • Peer-to-peer support from current international students
  • Chance to meet and interact with professors and administrators
  • Engage in the larger international student community at the Claremont Colleges via events

Pre-Orientation Schedule and Information

Important arrival and pre-orientation dates:

Fall 2025 Orientation

Jul 15, 2025: Earliest date that you may arrive inside the U.S. on F-1

Aug 14, 2025: Latest date that you may arrive inside the U.S.

       International Student Welcome | Pre-Orientation Program 

Airport pick up & International Student Move-In: Thursday, Aug 14, 2025

Welcome & Information Fair: Friday, Aug 15, 2025

Immigration and Information Sessions: Saturday, Aug 16, 2025

General New Student Orientation (required for all new students)

New Student Move In Day: Sunday, Aug 17, 2025

WOA: Monday, Aug 18 – Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025

Remaining Orientation Programming: Thursday, Aug 21 – Sunday, Aug 24, 2025 

Classes Begin: Monday, Aug 25, 2025