Orientation Information

Spring 2025 New International Student Orientation

We have scheduled 3 pre-departure orientations for admitted students for Spring.   Check your email for the zoom link to register in advance to attend an upcoming session: 

• Tuesday, November 5⋅8:00 – 9:00am Pacific time
• Friday, November 22⋅8:00 – 9:00am Pacific time
• Tuesday, December 17⋅8:00 – 9:00am Pacific time

In-Person Immigration Session/Orientation 

The Center for International Education will be hosting a mandatory full-day in-person New F-1 International Student Orientation for incoming undergraduate and graduate students. 

Fall 2024 Online Check-In Procedure

For new international students who will be inside the USA for Fall 2024, you must complete the virtual "check-in" procedure after your arrival by submitting the following documents to this Google Form. You will need to sign in using your HORIZON email. 

1. New Student Information Form- this must include a valid USA address and US phone number. Do NOT complete the check-in procedure until you can complete this form.
2. Passport- copy of your bio page in your passport
3. I-94 (www.cbp.gov/i94)
   • I-94 Record page 

If you are transferring from another school in the U.S. (from any level - high school, undergraduate, or graduate) as an F-1 student, you must complete the transfer of your SEVIS record to Cal State East Bay within 15 days of the beginning of the semester.