International Student Orientation (ISO) is hosted by International Student Services (ISS) and designed for new incoming students who are not U.S. citizens and have received F-1 visa outside the U.S.
While ISO 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 to an international perspective
- Opportunity to settle into life on campus early
- Complimentary airport pickup service (*registration required)
- Peer-to-peer support from current international students
- Advice from future professors and administrators
- Interaction with the larger international student community at the Claremont Colleges
ISO Schedule and Information
Important arrival and orientation dates:
Fall 2024 Orientation
Jul 16, 2024: Earliest date that you may arrive inside the U.S. on F-1
Aug 15, 2024: Latest date that you may arrive inside the U.S.
International Student Orientation
Airport pick up & International Student Move-In: Thursday, Aug 15, 2024
Welcome & Information Fair: Friday, Aug 16, 2024
Immigration and Information Sessions: Saturday, Aug 17, 2024
General New Student Orientation (required for all new students)
New Student Move In Day: Sunday, Aug 18, 2024
WOA: Monday, Aug 19 – Wednesday, Aug 21, 2024
Remaining Orientation Programming: Thursday, Aug 22 – Sunday, Aug 25, 2024
Classes Begin: Monday, Aug 26, 2024
2024-25 ISS Interns and I-Connect Leaders
Undergraduate students attending the International Student Orientation will have the chance to communicate with current international students before and after their arrival to Claremont in August. Our interns and leaders are a mix of current international students who will be engaging with new international students in the following ways:
- Pre-arrival advice
- Assistance with moving in on campus
- Meeting students at LAX and ONT airports
- Leading activities during the international student orientation
- Guidance throughout students’ first year in Claremont and beyond