Important Dates
International Student Orientation is mandatory for all new students. We encourage you to arrive at SIUE at least one day before the orientation date to participate in the required orientation program. Spring 2025 tentative orientation schedule can be found here. The orientation is mandatory for all new students.
Important Arrival Dates for International Students
| 1st Payment Due (Spring 2025) | December 6, 2024 |
| Earliest Arrival Date | December 9, 2024 |
| Last Day to Request Airport Pick-Up for Ideal Arrival Dates | December 16, 2024 |
| Ideal Arrival Dates | January 6-7, 2025 |
| Mandatory Orientation | January 8, 2025 |
| Immigration Check-In Due | January 10, 2025 |
| Classes Begin | January 13, 2025 |
| Immunization Records Due | January 13, 2025 |
Spring 2025 Payment Due Dates
Make sure to submit payment by the deadline to avoid being dropped from classes. These deadlines apply to both undergraduate and graduate students.
***All payments through Flywire should be submitted 4-6 business days before the deadline***
More information about payment due dates can be found on the Bursar's Website.
Pre-Arrival Webinars
Join us for pre-arrival webinars, where you will have the change to speak with ISSS staff and other SIUE departments. All webinars include a Q&A and will be recorded. Recordings are posted here and emailed out to everyone that registers for the webinar. Webinars include Housing, Undergraduate Advising, and the Bursar's Office. We will also host 2 pre-arrival webinars with International Admissions, where we discuss pre-arrival tasks, orientation, and answer questions you may have about SIUE.
Undergraduate Advising
Housing
Bursar (Paying your Bill)
Pre-Arrival Tasks (ISSS & International Admissions)
- Tuesday, November 26, 9:00 - 10:30am CST
- Register: https://siue.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_W90yJDscQ2qSJkAJ9mRkXg
Pre-Arrival Tasks (ISSS & International Admissions)
- Wednesday, December 11, 9:00 - 10:30am CST
- Register: https://siue.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WiLPuqwbTnOR2iQLWbEOfw
Late Arrivals
We understand some students experience challenges with the student visa application process and offer our support with preparations for a late arrival or a deferral to the next available start term.
Graduate students may only arrive after the first day of classes with written approval from the university and their academic department. To request a late arrival letter, you must email the office of international admissions at [email protected]. You must explain the reason for late arrival and include proof of a scheduled visa interview appointment at a U.S. embassy or consulate that will occur before the start date listed on your I-20. If approved, you will receive a letter indicating the last day you can arrive on campus to begin your coursework. In order to meet this deadline for new international student check-in you will need to enroll full-time, be physically present at SIUE, and complete the international student check-in process. Details about mandatory check-in instructions were sent to all students in prior communications via email.
Undergraduate students are NOT permitted to arrive late.
