Arrival

For students arriving at the Austin-Bergstom International Airport (AUS) on the official arrival date (typically Wednesday or Thursday prior to the start of Welcome Week or Transfer Student Orientation), a staff member from the Office of Study Abroad and International Student Services will provide airport pick-up.

• Fall 2025: August 14 International Student Arrival Day

For students arriving by car on arrival day, instructions will be provided a few weeks in advance with check-in information, a campus map and directions.

Please note that the official international student arrival date, and check-in to the Residence Halls,  is earlier than domestic students. This allows students to attend the mandatory International Student Orientation and acclimate to campus life.

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• Where to Stay (Hotels)

International Student Orientation

Students attend a mandatory International Student Orientation with includes errands (shopping for basic supplies, cell phone services, banking services) and sessions on academics and cross-cultural adjustment, visa regulations and staying in status, document check-in, working in the U.S., driving in the U.S. and campus support services.

• Fall 2025 - August 15-16 International Student Orientation
• Students will also attend Welcome Week in August or Transfer Student Orientation in January.