Newly Admitted International Student Information
Welcome!
Congratulations on your admission to Regent University! The Office of International Student Services (OISS) is looking forward to meeting you at the International Student Orientation and serving you throughout your academic career at Regent. The information provided on this page will be especially helpful as you prepare for your departure to Regent and while you are working to get settled. Once again, we look forward to meeting you.
Pre-Arrival and Orientation Information
International students need at least one week to recover from jet lag and to get themselves settled with telephone/cell phone service, bank accounts, furniture, groceries, etc. With Spring classes starting only 1-2 days after the University re-opens from the holidays, students who arrive in early January from overseas do not have the proper time needed for physical, mental, and emotional adjustment prior to the start of classes. In addition, there are no academic orientations offered for the Spring and Summer semesters, which makes academic adjustment especially difficult for international students. For these reasons, international students coming to Regent from overseas are strongly encouraged to enroll in the Fall semester when the Orientation is held two weeks prior to the start of classes and one week prior to the academic orientations.
Details regarding the comprehensive Fall International Student Orientation, helpful pre-arrival information, and current international student profiles can be found in the links below:
- Pre-Arrival Information for Newly Admitted International Students
- International Student Survival Guide
- Map of Nearby Shops, Restaurants, & Banks
- OISS International Student/SEVIS Orientation
- Off-Campus Housing Guide
- International Student and Alumni Profiles
Immigration Information for Newly Admitted International Students
Click on the links below for important immigration related information, which should be read prior to your visa application and arrival in the United States.
- Applies to both I-20 and DS-2019 recipients.
F-1 Visa / Student Immigration Status:
- Applying for a Visa
- Preparation for Visa Interview
- Bringing Family Members with You
- After U.S. Entry: Maintaining Lawful Immigration Status
J-1 Visa / Exchange Visitor Immigration Status:
- About the J Exchange Visitor Program
- Applying for a Visa
- Bringing Family Members with You (J-2 Visa)
- After U.S. Entry: Maintaining Lawful Immigration Status
