ISO is a mandatory pre-orientation program which provides new University of Miami international students with valuable information that will assist in their transition to living and studying in the U.S. Material to be covered includes immigration rules international students must follow to stay in the U.S., academic expectations in the U.S., local community resources, life and customs in the U.S., and available health care, emergency assistance, and insurance coverage. New international students will also have an opportunity to meet and get acquainted with new peers. ISO will start promptly at the appointed hour, so please arrive on time. Nothing should take precedence. Dress comfortably (you may need a light sweater), and bring pen and paper for notes.

International Student Orientation for Undergraduate Freshman & Transfer Students
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
9 am to 3 pm
Whitten Learning Center (LC), Room 130

International Student Orientation for Graduate Students
Friday, August 23, 2013
9 am to 12 pm
Whitten Learning Center (LC), Room 130

ISO will take place in the Whitten Learning Center (LC), Room 130, located at 5150 Brunson Drive, University of Miami, Coral Gables Campus.   To view the location on the campus map, please go to: www6.miami.edu/communications/expression_images/site/maps/cgcampus_generalmap2.pdf

ISO is only for degree-seeking students who intend to graduate from UM:

1) International Education and Exchange Program (IEEP) students should attend a special orientation program for IEEP students provided by IEEP.  Please visit the IEEP website www.miami.edu/studyabroad for more information.

2) Parents who plan to accompany their son or daughter to the U.S. should attend the New Student Orientation for Parents.  Parent Orientation Check-in starts on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 from 9 am to 4 pm in the Student Activities Center, Activities Room, 3rd Floor