Admitted International Students

Orientation

The international student orientation events include both virtual and in-person events. Be sure to scroll down to review all relevant information for starting your studies.

Admitted students: Check your email for an invitation to the online orientation course and instructions for registering for the events below.

Winter 2026 Orientation Events

Looking for Summer orientation information? Go to our summer admitted student page.

Note: All events are in Pacific Time (California time). Event dates and times subject to change. Use this Time Zone Converter to check what time it is in your part of the world.

Event	Date	Time
Virtual Academic Advising	Appointments November-December	By Appointment (link to book will be shared with admitted students directly)
Virtual Q&A with international office	Tuesday, December 2	7-8 PM Pacific Time (link to register will be shared with admitted students directly)
F-1 Student Orientation Part I (virtual) (mandatory for F-1 students studying in the U.S.)	Friday, January 2	10 AM-12 PM Pacific Time
F-1 Student Orientation Part II (in person) (mandatory for F-1 students studying in the U.S.)	Monday, January 5	11 AM-1 PM Pacific Time

Event Descriptions

Virtual Academic Advising

These are 15-minute appointments with our international academic counselors. Students will be able to meet 1:1 with an academic counselor for questions about class registration and guidance on class selection.

Virtual Q&A with the International Office

Join International Student Programs staff to clarify your doubts before your first quarter begins. We will review FAQs from new international students, including F-1 topics like housing and health insurance and general topics like academic dates and deadlines and campus policies and procedures. Bring your questions and see you there!

F-1 Student Orientation (for F-1 students INSIDE the U.S. only)

This is a mandatory event for all new F-1 students who have entered the U.S. and all new transfer students inside the U.S. Presentations will provide vital information on activating and maintaining your F-1 status, using your student health insurance, planning for your educational goal and more.

Arrival Documents

A tutorial on how to submit the following mandatory F-1 Arrival Documents via the admission portal will be included during the welcome presentations:

A copy of your I-94 record (download from https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/)
International Student Agreement Form
Personal Data Information Form
Health Statement Form

The deadline to upload these documents in the admission portal is the second Friday of the quarter and failure to submit may result in cancellation of your I-20.

Pre-Arrival Supporting Workshops

Note: All events are in Pacific Time (California time). Event dates and times subject to change. Use this Time Zone Converter to check what time it is in your part of the world.

Event

Date

Time

Virtual International Student Panel

Saturday, August 2

6 AM Pacific Time

(link to register will be shared with admitted students directly)

Virtual Visa Prep Session

Thursday, August 7

6 AM Pacific Time

(link to register will be shared with admitted students directly)

Event Descriptions

Virtual International Student Panel

Our current students and alumni will be on the hot seat answering all your questions about community college and the 2+2 transfer path. Hear first-hand experiences from students around the world living and studying in Silicon Valley, plus tips for reaching your college and career goals. You will also meet recent grads who have just transferred to top universities!

Virtual Visa Prep Session

Get expert guidance on how to confidently prepare for your F-1 student visa process. We will walk you through the DS-160 form, share tips to help you succeed in your visa interview, and answer your questions—so you feel fully prepared and supported every step of the way.