International Student Orientation

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

All F and J international student visa holders must complete the following:

1. WINGS - Pre-Arrival International Student Orientation. This is an online course in Canvas.
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WINGS is mandatory for all international students.
The course is best accessed on a personal computer or laptop.
The Canvas App is available for mobile devices running Apple iOS and Android OS for those students without access to a personal computer or laptop.
WINGS includes a series of optional virtual sessions where you can learn more about University services and resources, and speak directly with international orientation advisors.
Once you have arrived on campus, there will be a series of WINGS orientation welcome events you may attend including an international student resource fair, funding workshops, driver's license seminars, social events, and campus mini-tours.
WINGS is provided to students 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

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