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.
Spring 2025 International Student Orientation
Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Time: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm PST | Roth Nelson Room (CGE Conference Room)
Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PST | CGE Open Doors (Center for Global Engagement - CGE)
Please bring your Passport, Visa, I-20 or DS-2019 and I-94 documents at the International Student Seminar.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
- Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Shopping Trip | Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Meet at the Center for Global Engagement: Pick up those items that just didn't fit in your bag. We have a bus taking us to a nearby shopping center (Target, Kohl's, Amazon Fresh). Please RSVP for this event.
- Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Check-In lunch | Time: 12:00 pm | Meet at the Center for Global Engagement: Join us for a casual check-in lunch on Tuesday, January 28! This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow new students, share your experiences from your first week of classes, and get answers to any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing how your transition is going and helping you with anything you may need as you adjust to campus life. Please RSVP for this event.
Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
Time: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm PST | Roth Nelson Room (CGE Conference Room)
Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PST | CGE Open Doors (Center for Global Engagement - CGE)
Please bring your Passport, Visa, I-20 or DS-2019 and I-94 documents at the International Student Seminar.
Important Note: Please contact your academic program for any additional required academic orientation.
Summer 2025 International Graduate Student Orientation
Time and Location: TBD | International Academic Program Orientation
We are excited to welcome all new students to the upcoming orientation! The exact time and location for the event will be posted soon, so please check this page regularly for updates.
We look forward to seeing you soon and helping you get started on your journey here at Cal Lutheran!
Time and Location: TBD | International Student Seminar
We are excited to welcome all new students to the upcoming orientation! The exact time and location for the event will be posted soon, so please check this page regularly for updates.
We look forward to seeing you soon and helping you get started on your journey here at Cal Lutheran!