International student arrival

Arizona State University hosts a number of arrival and welcome events for incoming international students. These informative and interactive programs offer an overview of a wide variety of topics to help you learn more about ASU.

International Welcome will be held at your home campus near the start of the semester.  All graduate and undergraduate students are expected to attend the program.  Check your email for the registration link to the event on your campus.  This in-person event offers informative and interactive programs, and an overview of a wide variety of topics to help you learn more and prepare for life at ASU.

• Aug. 11 — "Get Started" a Pre-Welcome for ALL international students at the Tempe campus.
• Aug. 13 — Student arrival in the U.S., recommended for students living on campus
• Aug. 15 — International Welcome for undergraduate students at the Tempe campus
• Aug. 17 — International Welcome at the Polytechnic campus
• Aug. 20  — International Welcome for graduate students at the Tempe campus
• Aug. 20 — International Welcome at the Downtown Phoenix campus
• Aug. 20 — International Welcome at the West Valley campus

• Aug. 21 — First day of the fall semester

    

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Registered students and families will receive additional details and the full event schedule through email. Students who register for International Welcome will also receive communication about free airport transportation provided by Uber.

ASU Staff will be in Sky Harbor Airport for onsite assistance and questions.  ASU staff will be located at an ASU table in terminals 3 and 4 baggage claim area Monday, Aug. 11 beginning at 10am until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14.

As you prepare for the fall 2025 semester, please note that all international students are expected to attend classes in person.

If you are a first-year or transfer student, we recommend that you arrive in the U.S. on Thursday, August 14, 2025. If you plan to live on campus, this is the earliest you can arrive at your housing assignment. If you arrive earlier than August 14, you will be responsible for your own housing accommodations (e.g., hotel, staying with family or friends, etc.) until then. ASU has provided a list of preferred hotel partners and you can view them here.

If you are living on campus, you can arrive and move in on Aug. 14, even though the Housing Portal may show a different date and time. This early move-in is to accommodate your attendance at International Welcome and other early start programs you may be participating in.  

In addition, the International Students and Scholars Center has created these additional travel documents for you to keep with you while traveling to the U.S. You may also review these checklists to plan for your travel.

• ASU Travel Instructions (recommended)
• Proof of Legal Counsel (recommended)

Outside of the International Arrival and Welcome, here are some videos we suggest you watch, resources you should review and events you should attend to make the most of your ASU experience.

ASU Welcome events

Virtual and on-campus events are open and free to all students. Events are designed to help you prepare for a successful college experience, connect with new people and make the most of your Sun Devil life. New events are added each day, so check back often for new, engaging opportunities.

ASU Welcome Events

International Students and Scholars Center programming

We encourage you to attend the events designed for international students by the ISSC. These community events and activities include weekly workshops and free English tutoring and conversation practice. See the full schedule and learn more.

Event schedule

International Student Engagement

International Student Engagement supports, advocates and designs experiences for international undergraduate and graduate students from admittance through graduation and beyond.

ISE provides students with personal and professional development opportunities outside of the classroom. Students build community, develop their leadership skills and participate in many global celebrations.

Learn more

Questions?

Contact us at [email protected].