New Student Seminar
Are you getting ready to begin your studies as an international student at CLU?
We are here for you! Please follow all the three steps provided below!
Important: Completing all the steps will ensure the proper reporting of your F1 status to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP).
**J1 Exchange students: Please note that the video is relevant to the F1 international student status. You will meet with your OISS J1 advisor and review important information regarding maintaining your J1 status for Step 1.
Step 1. Watch the Pre-Arrival Video
Login with your MyCLU username and pay close attention as you watch the video. You will be asked questions during the International Student Seminar!
Step 2. Complete SEVIS registration
Please complete your mandatory SEVIS registration (F1) or SEVIS Validation (J1) after you arrive in the U.S. and before the first day of orientation. Gather all travel documents in advance: Cal Lutheran I-20 (F1) or DS-2019 (J1), Passport (biographical page), F1 or J1 visa, I-94 and upload them on the OISS Student portal.
Important! Please make sure to complete the Emergency Contact Form available on your OISS Student portal.
WATCH SEVIS registration tutorial
Step 3. Attend Orientation and International Student Seminar
Not sure when and where your orientation and seminar days are? Please see the International Student Orientation and Seminar details provided below. Attending both dates of the orientation and seminar are MANDATORY.
Keep in mind that undergraduate students need to attend the Cal Lutheran new student orientation program and graduate students need to refer to their academic program for details about their program orientation.
Fall 2024 International Student Orientation
Thursday, August 22
8:00 am - 1:00 pm | International Student Seminar - Required | Overton Hall
IMPORTANT! Please RSVP for the International Student Seminar and the optional activities!*
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | CGE Open Doors - Optional | Center for Global Engagement
Please bring your Passport, Visa, I-20 or DS-2019 and I-94 documents at the CGE Open Doors.
*OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
- Wednesday, August 21[Optional Activity]
- Shopping Excursion: Pick up those items that just didn't fit in your bag. We have a bus taking us to a nearby shopping center [Target, Khol's, Amazon Fresh]. See link above to sign up.
- Friday, August 30 [Optional Activity]
- We welcome you to meet us at the CGE patio and walk together to the Kingsmen Park for Foodie Friday offered by Student Life. Free food.
Friday, August 23 - Saturday, August 24
New Student Orienation--Required: All new undergraduate first year students and transfers are required to join the Cal Lutheran orientation program. It is a wonderful program with lots of quality information and excellent opportunity to connect with US students. (see more)
Wednesday, August 21
8:30 am - 1:00 pm | School of Management - International Academic Program Orientation--Required |
Note: New graduate students from academic programs other than the School of Management, should contact their academic department for additional information on program orientation.
IMPORTANT! Please RSVP for the International Student Seminar and the optional activities!*
*OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
- Wednesday, August 21[Optional Activity]
- Shopping Excursion: Pick up those items that just didn't fit in your bag. We have a bus taking us to a nearby shopping center [Target, Khol's, Amazon Fresh]. See link above to sign up.
Thursday, August 22
8:00 am - 1:00 pm | International Student Seminar - Required | Overton Hall
IMPORTANT! Please RSVP for the International Student Seminar and the optional activities!
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | CGE Open Doors - Optional | Center for Global Engagement
Please bring your Passport, Visa, I-20 or DS-2019 and I-94 documents at the CGE Open Doors.
*OPTIONAL ACTIVITY:
- Friday, August 30 [Optional Activity]
- We welcome you to meet us at the CGE patio and walk together to the Kingsmen Park for Foodie Friday offered by Student Life. Free food.
Winter 2025 International Graduate Student Orientation
Time: TBD | International Academic Program Orientation (Location: TBD)
Time: TBD | International Student Seminar (Location: TBD)
Light breakfast will be provided.
Time: TBD | CGE Open Doors - Optional (Center for Global Engagement)
Please bring your Passport, Visa, I-20 or DS-2019 and I-94 documents at the International Student Seminar.