Spring Orientation Schedule

Welcome to Spring 2023 International Students Orientation

Times and locations for events are subject to change and are not listed in this schedule.

Important Notes

Mandatory Sessions

These are mandatory for all international graduate students. Please make sure attend these events:

  1. Immigration Basics (Sign-up link is available on your Admissions Portal) [Required]
  2. International Students Orientation Welcome Day [Required] | Tuesday, January 10, 2023
  3. Graduate Student Orientation | List of events will be posted on New Graduate Student Orientation

Immigration Basics

Registration is strictly required. You can schedule your Immigration Basics session on your International Admission Portal. You MUST attend one session of Immigration Basics otherwise you cannot register for classes. Immigration Basics is mandatory for all international students on F1 and J1 status. You will need to upload a copy of your passport, visa, I-20/DS2019 and I-94. After each Immigration Basics session, our mentors will escort you to the Health Center for you to take the TB test & MMR immunizations. Afterward, you will be escorted to other offices on campus to complete necessary tasks. Please have your schedule free after the Immigration Basics session.

If you are not on F1 or J1 status, please contact issworld@uark.edu. 

Spring 2023 International Students Orientation Schedule

Below is the final schedule as of Jan 10, 2023. Please check the University's Academic Semester Calendar (link opens new window) as well.

Wednesday through Friday, January 4-6, 2023
Time Description Place
All Day Get University Student ID Made ID Card Office (4F Union)
8:30 AM Check-in with ISS & attend Immigration Basics [Required]
Followed by TB Test & MMR Immunizations [Required] 		Holcombe Hall Living Room, ISS Classroom
Pat Walker Health Center
11:00 AM Graduate Assistant Tax Compliance Session [Required if you have an on-campus job or UofA scholarship]: Miranda will be Nonresident Tax expert. She will meet with you to help you complete the required new employee paperwork. In order to be set up in Payroll, you must meet with her first. You will need to have your GLACIER profile completed and bring all of your original immigration documents to the meeting. ADMN 222
4:30 PM Grocery Shopping Trip  [Optional] Sign up for Wednesday grocery trip (link opens new window) & Meet in Holcombe Parking

Monday, January 9, 2023 [Move-in Day for Undergraduate Students]
Time Description Place
All Day Get University Student ID Made ID Card Office (4F Union)
8:30 AM Check-in with ISS & Immigration Basics [Required]
Followed by TB Test & MMR Immunizations [Required] 		Holcombe Hall Living Room, ISS Classroom
Pat Walker Health Center
11:00 AM Graduate Assistant Tax Compliance Session [Required if you have an on-campus job or UofA scholarship]: Miranda will be Nonresident Tax expert. She will meet with you to help you complete the required new employee paperwork. In order to be set up in Payroll, you must meet with her first. You will need to have your GLACIER profile completed and bring all of your original immigration documents to the meeting. ADMN 222
4:30 PM Grocery Shopping Trip  [Optional] Sign up for Monday grocery trip (link opens new window) & Meet in Holcombe Parking

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 [Welcome Day Event]

The Welcome Day event is offered to both undergraduate and graduate international students.
Time Description Place
All Day Get University Student ID Made ID Card Office (4F Union)
All Day Prayer/Quiet Room Available Union 503
8:30 AM Check-in with ISS & Immigration Basics [Required]
Followed by TB Test & MMR Immunizations [Required] 		Holcombe Hall Living Room, ISS Classroom
Pat Walker Health Center
9:30 AM Orientation Welcome Day Event Door Opens Union Ballroom
10:00 AM Orientation Welcome Day Event Starts Union Ballroom
12:00 PM Resource Fair Union Ballroom
12:45 PM Lunch Union Ballroom
1:30 PM Orientation Workshops & Presentation about Campus Resources Various Locations in Union Rooms on 5F
4:45pm Wrap Up Union Ballroom
5:00 PM Grocery Shopping Trip  [Optional] Sign up for Tuesday grocery trip (link opens new window) & Meet in Holcombe Parking

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

[International Undergraduate Students Advising Day]

Graduate students, please check with your academic program if they offer departmental orientation.
Time Description Place
All Day Get University Student ID Made ID Card Office (4F Union)
In the morning Academic Advising for Undergraduate Students Various Location - Contact issworld@uark.edu for more details
8:30 AM Check-in with ISS & Immigration Basics [Required]
Followed by TB Test & MMR Immunizations [Required]
* This session is available only for Visiting & Exchange Students		 Holcombe Hall Living Room, ISS Classroom
Pat Walker Health Center
11:00 AM Graduate Assistant Tax Compliance Session [Required if you have an on-campus job or UofA scholarship]: Miranda is your Nonresident Tax expert. She will meet with you to help you complete the required new employee paperwork. In order to be set up in Payroll you must meet with her. You will need to have your GLACIER profile completed and bring all of your original immigration documents to the meeting. ADMN 222
12:30 PM Lunch with Cross Cultural Mentors in the Union
Campus Tour & Scavenger Hunt - Win Prizes! 		Meet CCMs in the Union Food Court
2:30 PM Library Information Session for Undergraduate Students [Required] Library
5:00 PM Grocery Shopping Trip  [Optional] Sign up for Wednesday grocery trip (link opens new window) & Meet in Holcombe Parking

Thursday, January 12, 2023
Time Description Place
All Day Get University Student ID Made ID Card Office (4F Union)
8:30 AM Check-in with ISS & Immigration Basics [Required]
Followed by TB Test & MMR Immunizations [Required] 		Holcombe Hall Living Room, ISS Classroom
Pat Walker Health Center
11:00 AM Graduate Assistant Tax Compliance Session [Required if you have an on-campus job or UofA scholarship]: Miranda is your Nonresident Tax expert. She will meet with you to help you complete the required new employee paperwork. In order to be set up in Payroll you must meet with her. You will need to have your GLACIER profile completed and bring all of your original immigration documents to the meeting. ADMN 222
1:00 PM Hot chocolate, Coffee, Tea & Yumminess with CCMs Holcombe Hall Living Room
1:45 PM Activities with Cross Cultural Mentors & HPER Tour Meet CCMs to walk over to HPER
5:00 PM Grocery Shopping Trip  [Optional] Sign up for Thursday grocery trip (link opens new window) & Meet in Holcombe Parking

Friday, January 13, 2023
Time Description Place
All Day Get University Student ID Made ID Card Office (4F Union)
8:30 AM Check-in with ISS & Immigration Basics [Required]
Followed by TB Test & MMR Immunizations [Required] 		Holcombe Hall Living Room, ISS Classroom
Pat Walker Health Center
11:00 AM Graduate Assistant Tax Compliance Session [Required if you have an on-campus job or UofA scholarship]: Miranda is your Nonresident Tax expert. She will meet with you to help you complete the required new employee paperwork. In order to be set up in Payroll you must meet with her. You will need to have your GLACIER profile completed and bring all of your original immigration documents to the meeting. ADMN 222
1:30 PM iFriend Session in Person ISS Classroom in Holcombe Hall
2:30 PM Trip to Shopping Mall  [Optional] Off-Campus
6:45 PM Gymnastics Game with CCMs and ICT (the game starts at 7:15pm) Meet in Holcombe Hall and walk over to the Bud Walton Arena

Saturday, January 14, 2023
Time Description Place
11:30 AM Lunch in an American Home (3pm - approximate return time)

 Sign up for Lunch in an American Home (link opens new window) & Meet Holcombe Hall