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International Student Orientation

International Student Orientation

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Students attending UMass Boston from another country are invited to participate in an a two-part orientation program. 

  • Part One: New Student Orientation will take place virtually focusing on campus resources and academics. 
    • All undergraduate students will select their classes for the first semester.  
  • Part Two: International Welcome will take place on-campus and will highlight important information about immigration and adjusting to life in Boston.

International Student Orientation Learning Outcomes

As a result of attending international welcome, students will…

  • understand the policies surrounding US immigration law and VISA compliance
  • recognize the services on campus to help with transition to the city of Boston
  • begin to establish community connections with other international students

Steps to Register for Orientation

Follow these steps below to select your orientation date:

1. Pay Your Deposit

2. Register for a Session

  • Once your deposit has processed, return to the Beacon Gateway and click on the 'events' tab.
  • Under the 'events' section you will see New Student Orientation.
  • Click 'Find a Session' under New Student Orientation to select a date that works best for you.
  • Complete the questionnaire and be sure to click SUBMIT to confirm your registration.

3. Check Your Email

  • Once you register, a confirmation email will be sent to your application email and your new UMass Boston email address.
  • Reminder emails with additional details will be sent prior to your orientation session. Please check your email regularly and review this important information.

4. Review the Checklist

  • Prior to your Orientation, review the Pre-Orientation Checklist to prep for your session.
  • If you have any questions, contact the orientation team at orientation@istanbulbuklet.com.

 

Orientation Facts

Explore the following key statistics and gain valuable insights into our orientation and international welcome programs.

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500+
New international students became Beacons in summer 2023
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95%
of students feel prepared to succeed at UMass Boston after orientation
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93%
of students feel better connected to the Beacon Community after International Welcome
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More Questions

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