Orientation

International Students Orientation is hosted by International Students and Scholars (ISS) to welcome new international students to campus, connect to local resources, and start their journey of belonging at the University of Arkansas.

Orientation questions?

For orientation questions, please email us at issworld@uark.edu.

Orientation Schedules

Times and locations for events are subject to change. Additional details to follow.

Mandatory Sessions

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

  1. Immigration Basics (Sign-up through your Admissions Portal)
  2. International Students Orientation Welcome Day
  3. Graduate Only: New Graduate Student Orientation  hosted by the Office of Graduate Support
  4. Undergraduate Only: Advising Day and Library Exploration
  5. Graduate Students with Assistantships Only: Graduate Assistant Tax Compliance Session with Human Resources 

Summer 2024 Orientation Schedule

Fall 2024 Orientation Schedule

Spring 2025 Orientation Schedule

RSVP through your Admission Portal. 

In our commitment to provide effective and accessible programs and services to all our constituents, we ask that you inform our office at the time of registering for orientation if you will need special accommodations at issworld@uark.edu.

Why is my account on hold?

Pre-Registration Hold

This is a hold put on your account by the Treasurer’s Office and requires that you complete a Student Financial Agreement. The Financial Agreement Activity Guide will walk you through the process.

Update Your Address And Telephone Number Information

Located Under Your Profile in UAConnect

Local Address

There are several options under the Address tab in UAConnect, please be sure to select the Local Address. This is for your immigration record and must be a US address.

Telephone Number

You will need to update this with a US telephone number. Be sure to select this as the preferred number.

Cross Cultural Mentors

Cross Cultural Mentors (CCM) assist in educating new students about campus and community life, provide a connection to the University, and will be able to answer many of the questions new students have upon arrival and during their first semester in the U.S.. CCMs also assist new students facing difficulties with communication, social relationships, academic expectations, and general cultural changes.

Meet your Cross Cultural Mentors