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 2026 Orientation
Jul 21, 2026: Earliest date that you may arrive inside the U.S. on F-1
Aug 20, 2026: 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 20, 2026
Welcome & Information Fair: Friday, Aug 21, 2026
Immigration and Information Sessions: Saturday, Aug 22, 2026
General New Student Orientation (required for all new students)
New Student Move In Day: Sunday, Aug 23, 2026
WOA: Monday, Aug 24 – Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026
Remaining Orientation Programming: Thursday, Aug 27 – Sunday, Aug 30, 2026
Classes Begin: Monday, Aug 31, 2026