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:
- Immigration Basics (Sign-up through your Admissions Portal)
- International Students Orientation Welcome Day
- Graduate Only: New Graduate Student Orientation hosted by the Office of Graduate Support (Fall Semester Only)
- Undergraduate Only: Advising Day and On-campus Employment Exploration
- Graduate Students with Assistantships Only: Graduate Assistant Tax Compliance Session with Human Resources
SPRING 2026 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.
Update Your U.S. Address and Telephone Number Information
Local U.S. Address
Log into Workday to enter your current local U.S. address. Make sure to add your apartment number if applicable and check the “Primary” address box. This is for your immigration record and must be kept up to date.
U.S. Phone Number
Log into Workday to enter your U.S. phone 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.