International Orientation Week
Your week to get to know campus!
The Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS) is looking forward to welcoming you to our campus community! Our team is ready to walk you through the process of starting your life at St. Thomas and making sure you are ready for success. Upon arrival, we'll help you with immigration check-in and course registration. You'll learn all about campus and start making friends by participating in social events and campus tours!
Parents, guardians, family, and loved ones of graduate students are welcome and encouraged to attend orientation. We realize the transition to a university can be a big change for the entire family. If you plan on attending orientation, please let us know by emailing oiss@stthomas.edu.
What you can do right now!
- Learn more about your international orientation leaders below! If you want to chat with one of them, email us!
- There will be time to review your course schedule with an Academic Counselor during Orientation. Transfer students should meet separately in advance with an academic advisor to confirm course schedule and transfer credits.
- Complete the Arrival Information Form with details of when you're arriving on campus or if you need to use our airport pickup service (only available on Saturday, August 29th). The deadline to sign up is Friday, August 21st.
Spring 2026 Undergraduate Orientation Schedule
The Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS) is ready to welcome you to your new campus during the week of January 26th. We will be open from Monday to Friday to help you complete the immigration check-in process. Please check each day to see when we will be doing check-ins.
In the meantime, please complete the Arrival Information Form so we can know when you're arriving on campus or if you need to be picked up from the airport. The deadline to sign up is Friday, August 21st.
The full International Student Orientation Schedule will be posted by July 1, 2026.
What to Expect
Immigration Check-In with OISS
You will meet with an OISS advisor for immigration purposes as well as discuss any specific questions you have.
Course Registration
Meet your academic advisor and finalize your course schedule.
Campus Tour and ID Card
Learn more about campus and receive your St. Thomas ID Card.
Social Events
Your international orientation leaders plan special events throughout the week to help you meet others!
Online Orientation Module
Learn about campus resources, health services, academic expectations, immigration regulations and life at St. Thomas. Access the OISS online orientation module.
Immigration Check-In
Immigration Check-In with OISS
You will meet with an OISS advisor for immigration purposes as well as discuss any specific questions you have.
Course Registration
Course Registration
Meet your academic advisor and finalize your course schedule.
Campus Tour and ID Card
Campus Tour and ID Card
Learn more about campus and receive your St. Thomas ID Card.
Social Events
Social Events
Your international orientation leaders plan special events throughout the week to help you meet others!
Online Orientation Module
Online Orientation Module
Learn about campus resources, health services, academic expectations, immigration regulations and life at St. Thomas. Access the OISS online orientation module.
Meet our Orientation Leaders
Our orientation team is looking forward to welcoming you to St. Thomas! Email oiss@sttthomas.edu if you would like to be put in contact with one of our leaders.
Raquel
Country you call home: Bolivia
Languages Spoken: Spanish
Bio: Hola! I’m Raquel, a Biochemistry major here at St. Thomas. I grew up in Bolivia and spent my last two years of high school in India at UWC Mahindra College. I enjoy music, art, sunsets, and love traveling whenever I get the chance. Always happy to connect and hope to see you around!
Nikhil
Country you call home: India
Languages Spoken: Hindi, Marwari, and a little bit of Haryanvi and Punjabi.
Bio: Hey, this is Nikhil majoring in computer science and minoring in finance. I like to go out with friends, love cooking, and exploring new places.
Nita
Country you call home: Iran
Languages Spoken: Farsi
Bio: I'm majoring in biology with a minor in nutrition on a pre-dental track. I’m a on the board of the biology club and in the honors program. I love to dance and drink coffee (also finding really cute restaurants and coffee shops)
Hoang
Country you call home: Vietnam
Languages Spoken: Vietnamese
Bio: I’m Hoang, majoring in computer science and minoring in finance. I like to play sports, cafe hopping, trying out new things.
Minh
Country you call home: Vietnam
Languages Spoken: Vietnamese
Bio: Hi! My name is Minh, I'm also known as Mindy. I’m an Entrepreneurship student who enjoys connecting with people and learning about different cultures. I’m excited to help new international students feel connected at St. Thomas!
Dhruv
Country you call home: Gujarat
Languages Spoken: Gujarati, Hindi
Bio: Hello everyone, Dhruv here. Double majoring in Entrepreneurship and leadership management. Love to go on adventures and hangout with friends. Reach out if any questions.
Bee
Country you call home: Ethiopia
Languages Spoken: French, English, Amharic.
Bio: Selam! My name is Beemnet ( Bee), I am an international student from Ethiopia, majoring in international studies and minoring in economics. I love getting involved on campus, hanging out with my friends and helping people.
Akshataa
Country you call home: Nepal
Languages Spoken: Nepali
Bio: My name is Akshataa and I'm an international student from Nepal. I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, listening to music and am keen on learning new things.