International Student Orientation

International Students will register for orientation and schedule a 1-hour orientation appointment. During the orientation appointment, orientation leaders will welcome new students to the UCCS community and guide them through the class registration process. Students will leave the orientation appointment having registered for classes. Following orientation registration, students & family members will also gain immediate access to online UCCS welcome resources and materials to begin their successful UCCS journey.

Completing the checklist prior to the student's orientation appointment will help optimize the effectiveness of your appointment. Completion of these items will help ensure a proper preparation for your UCCS journey.

iWOW is mandatory for all F-1 and J-1 new international students and open to students on any temporary visa types. It is a special event designed to provide you with information and tools necessary to navigate your new home as smoothly as possible. This is an exciting week of events, but the first-day sessions are mandatory for all F-1 and J-1 (students on other visa types are highly encouraged to participate).

*We suggest that all international students arrive in Colorado Springs one day prior to the i-WOW date and consider CDC international travel guidelines. Details for the iWOW will be communicated to you via email.