International Student Orientation is an engaging and mandatory three day program that takes place the week before classes start. Designed for all new international undergraduate, graduate and exchange students, Orientation covers a variety of topics crucial for a successful start at Marquette - including tips for social and academic success at Marquette, advice on life in Milwaukee, campus academic and support resources, public safety, a review of the F-1 and J-1 regulations, and your mandatory MU health insurance - and also provides social opportunities to connect with other new international students.The schedule for your orientation follows below. 

Given the importance of the topics covered at Orientation, you should be sure to arrive to Marquette/Milwaukee in time to attend this program. In particular, the F-1/J-1 sessions and the health insurance session cover material you must know in order to maintain your legal status in in the U.S. and to avoid very high bills for medical services. 

In addition to International Student Orientation, you may also have departmental or assistantship related programs that you need to attend before the start of the semester, so be sure to consider these programs as well when making your travel plans.

Fall Orientation Schedule

Fall semester orientaton takes place the Monday through Wednesday of the week before classes start. For 2025, fall orientation will take place August 18 - 20. An overview of the Orientation schedule can be found below this paragraph and a detailed schedule will be shared at the Check In session the first day of orientation. (Details are subject to change through July, so be sure to review the schedule in early August to be sure your are looking at the most up to date version.)

All new F-1 and J-1 international students are expected to attend orientation. Students who cannot attend must contact Mr. Michael Groen in the Office of International Education at michael.groen@marquette.edu for details on how to make up the mandatory orientation sessions on the F-1/J-1 regulations and on the health insurance coverage required of MU international students. 

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Monday, August 19

Tuesday, August 20

Wednesday, August 21

 

Spring Orientation Schedule

Spring semester orientaton takes place the Monday through Wednesday of the week before classes start. For 2025, orientation will take place January 8 -  January 10.  An overview of the Orientation schedule can be found below this paragraph.  A detailed schedule will be shared at the Orientation Check In session the first day of orientation. 

All new F-1 and J-1 international students are expected to attend orientation. Students who cannot attend must contact Mr. Michael Groen in the Office of International Education at michael.groen@marquette.edu for details on how to make up the mandatory orientation sessions on the F-1/J-1 regulations and on the health insurance coverage required of MU international students.  

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Wednesday, January 8

Thursday, January 9

Friday, January 10