Davis International Center

PLEASE NOTE: When making flight arrangements, please plan to arrive to Princeton on Wednesday, August 28th. It would be preferable to arrive before the Welcome Dinner at 6:00 p.m. IO Registration will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28th. If you arrive after 10:00 p.m. please refer to your Welcome Guide for instructions on what to for late arrival.

International Orientation (IO) is a great way to start your Princeton experience! International students have the opportunity to be one of the first groups of students to arrive on campus. These additional days will allow you to settle into your dorm room, navigate your way around campus, learn practical information that will help you adjust to life in the U.S. (and Princeton), as well as meet other international students before the rest of the incoming freshman class arrive. 

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Undergraduate International Orientation (IO)
August 28-31, 2013

International Orientation (IO) is not required but is strongly recommended for all international freshmen.  IO occurs before Princeton’s Outdoor Action (OA) and Community Action (CA) programs.

IO will cover practical immigration information regarding your F-1 student visa status, including how to maintain your status, employment opportunities and issues, social security numbers, travel, and more. Throughout IO, the Davis International Center (Davis IC) will also provide helpful information related to your adjustment to both the U.S. and Princeton culture – academic success, bank accounts, cell phone providers, campus and social life, and more.

One of the most important things about IO is the opportunity for new students to build relationships with other international students through social events and activities. To aid with your arrival on campus, the Davis IC has selected 18 IO Student Leaders from around the world to help guide you through your first few days on campus. Our IO Leaders are responsible for making sure that your first impressions of Princeton (and maybe even the U.S.) are great ones! IO Leaders serve as peer facilitators to provide a personal perspective on what it’s like to be a student at Princeton. The IO Leaders are anxiously awaiting your arrival! Want to meet them!? Watch the video below: