New International Student Orientation
New international first-year, transfer, and graduate students are required to attend the International Student Orientation.
During orientation, you will learn how to:
- Maintain valid immigration status while studying in the U.S.
- Access F-1 student benefits
- Adapt to American culture and university expectations
- Learn about campus services and resources
- Get involved on campus with student organizations, such as the International Student Association.
- ALL New International ֦Ƶ must attend orientation in person.
- International Student Orientation will be an all-day event. Lunch will be provided.
- RSVP Required, link will be provided shortly - (must be logged into your ֦Ƶ SSO to access)
ORIENTATION SCHEDULE | ||
| Date / Time | Location | |
| Transfer Student Orientation | Tuesday, January 19th, 2027 | 8:00 am-3:00pm | TBA |
| Freshman Student Orientation | Tuesday, January 19th, 2027 | 8:00 am-3:00pm | TBA |
| Graduate Student Orientation | Tuesday, January 19th, 2027 | 8:00 am-3:00pm | TBA |
New International Student Orientation (Mandatory For All New Grads, Freshmen and Transfer ֦Ƶ):
- Date: Tuesday, January 19th, 2027
- Time: 8:00am-3:00pm
- Location: In Person- On Campus :
- RSVP link will be available shortly- (must be logged into your ֦Ƶ SSO to access)
- Deadline to RSVP: TBA
International Student Welcome Event- Scavenger Hunt Around ֦Ƶ Campus
Get to know the campus on this group Scavenger Hunt! This event will offer you tangible knowledge of key campus locations, a free lunch and the opportunities to meet and interact with current and new international students.
- Date: Wednesday, January 20th, 2027
- Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
- Location: In Person- On Campus. Meet at the GO BEACH sign
- RSVP Required link will be available shortly- (must be logged into your ֦Ƶ SSO to access)
International Student Safety & Title IX Webinar (Mandatory for ALL new students) - Online
Learn how to stay safe at the Beach, and more important information to make your experience at ֦Ƶ as enjoyable as possible. This meeting is required for ALL new students and is being held on Zoom.
- Date: Friday, January 22nd, 2027
- Time: 10:00am- 12:00pm
- Location: Zoom ONLINE
- No RSVP Required- attendance will be taken
- Link to join will be available shortly
International Student Meetup: Games, Ice Cream & New Friends!
Ready to kick off the semester by hanging out, meeting new people, and having some fun?
Join us for an International Student Mixer & Social Event at Sports Basement in Long Beach!
- 📅 Friday, January 22nd, 2027
- ⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- 📍 Sports Basement Long Beach – 3rd Floor
- 🔗RSVP required- Link will be available shortly-(Must be logged into ֦Ƶ SSO to access)
Come hang out with other new and current international students and enjoy an afternoon of games, snacks, ice cream, and good company!
Address & Location: ch: -2100 N Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90815
🚗 Please note: Transportation to and from Sports Basement is not provided. ֦Ƶ are responsible for arranging their own transportation. There is plenty of free parking at Sports Basement.
🚌 Public Bus Access: There are several bus stops near Sports Basement. You can take the 91 or the 94 from ֦Ƶ Campus to Sports Basement, both routes take 8-10 minutes. Bus details can be found on the .
