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