International Student Orientation

Orientation programs are designed to help students successfully transition to the university. As an international student, you will participate in orientation activities specific to your status as a visa holder, and orientation activities specific to your enrollment status.

All F & J visa holders must complete the following:

1. WINGS - Pre-Arrival International Student Orientation

WINGS is mandatory and includes:
Online Course in Homebase is best accessed on a personal computer or laptop.
The Homebase App is available for mobile devices running Apple iOS and Android OS.
Virtual Meetings with advisors and campus offices.
On-campus welcome events.
WINGS is provided at no cost. We will not ask you for payment to join WINGS.

2. Document Check-In via iNorthTX

Document Check-In is mandatory for all international students.
Document Check-In is completed after you have arrived in the U.S.
Document Check-In serves as your "check-in" with the University.

3. University Orientation requirements based on enrollment status

Orientation is MANDATORY for freshmen. You are a Freshman if this is your first time in college or university and you are pursuing an undergraduate degree.