International Services

New International Student Check-in Dates


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Fall 2013 Check-in Dates

F-1 Visa

Students must attend a Check-In Session that includes sessions on immigration regulations, health insurance, cultural adjustment, and university procedures. This session lasts about 3hours.

Presence for the entire session is required, students should plan to arrive at the beginning of the session.

Date Day Time Location
Aug 05, 2013 Monday 2:00PM - 5:00PM CGS 136
Aug 19, 2013 Monday 2:00PM - 5:00PM CGS Auditorium
Aug 21, 2013 Wednesday 9:00AM - 12:00PM CGS Auditorium
Aug 23, 2013 Friday 9:00AM - 12:00PM CGS Auditorium


J-1 Visa

Students must attend a Check-In Session that includes sessions on immigration regulations, health insurance, cultural adjustment, and university procedures. This session lasts about 3hours.

Presence for the entire session is required, students should plan to arrive at the beginning of the session.

Date Day Time Location
Aug 05, 2013 Monday 2:00PM - 5:00PM CGS 136
Aug 19, 2013 Monday 2:00PM - 5:00PM CGS Auditorium
Aug 21, 2013 Wednesday 9:00AM - 12:00PM CGS Auditorium
Aug 23, 2013 Friday 9:00AM - 12:00PM CGS Auditorium


Transferring F-1 Visa

Students must attend one of the Check-ins below that includes a review of immigration regulations and discussion of university procedures. This session lasts for 1.5 hours. Presence for the entire session is required.

Date Day Time Location
Aug 20, 2013 Tuesday 2:00PM - 3:30PM CGS 136
Aug 28, 2013 Wednesday 4:00PM - 5:30PM CGS 136


Alternative visa status (not F-1/J-1) or pending permanent residency

Must visit our office to check-in during the dates and times listed below. This takes 15-30 minutes.

Date Day Time Location
Aug 22, 2013 Thursday Walk-in during office hours (8-5). Takes ~15 - 30 minutes. CGS 101
Aug 29, 2013 Thursday Walk-in during office hours (8-5). Takes ~15 - 30 minutes. CGS 101


Current USF student or INTO USF student changing level

Must visit our office to check-in during the dates and times listed below. This takes 15-30 minutes.

Date Day Time Location
Aug 22, 2013 Thursday Walk-in during office hours (8-5). Takes ~15 - 30 minutes. CGS 101
Aug 29, 2013 Thursday Walk-in during office hours (8-5). Takes ~15 - 30 minutes. CGS 101



Duanwu (Dragon Boat) Festival Celebration
Wed. Jun 12
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BPC114: Sponsoring a J Visiting Scholar
Wed. Jun 19
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BPC118: Sponsoring an H1-B Employee
Thu. Jun 20
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BPC119: Sponsoring Permanent Residency
Fri. Jun 21
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Check-In: New Students with Initial F or J Visa
Mon. Aug 05
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