for international students
Arrival and Welcome Events Information
Arrival and Welcome: Steps to take before you board the plane to ASU
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.
Your Checklist
1. Register for International Welcome
2. Pay enrollment deposit
3. Confirm your housing
4. Attend Academic Orientation
5. Attend pre-arrival webinars
6. Review travel recommendations
Pre-arrival webinars
Attend to meet other students, get reminders on dates, checklists and important items
As you prepare for the fall 2026 semester, please note that all international students are expected to attend classes in person.
If you arrive earlier than your recommended date, you will be responsible for your own housing accommodations (e.g., hotel, staying with family or friends, etc.) until then. ASU Family has coordinated a number of discounted hotel offerings from partner hotels near all campus locations and you can view them here.
Important dates by campus
Webinar 1: General Pre-arrival Reminders
Learn about ISSC, housing
June Webinar 2
Learn about ISSC, housing)
July Webinar 1
Learn about ISSC, health insurance
Travel recommendations for international students
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)
Travel reminders for arriving in the U.S.
Tempe, Downtown Phoenix, Polytechnic and West Valley students
Resources and events
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.
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.
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.
Questions?
Contact us at [email protected].
International student resources
We have compiled some resources for you as you prepare for your arrival at ASU. We encourage you to watch these short videos to get a sense of what to expect, some things you can be preparing for now and some items to take care of once you arrive in Arizona.