New international students are required to be on campus for orientation. New Student Orientation is a time that students from around the world and across the United States will become acquainted with Juniata College. For the fall 2016 semester, new students are expected to arrive to campus on Monday, August 15 or Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Residence halls and transportation to campus are available on these days only. Students must arrive by these dates to begin orientation activities on Wednesday, August 17th.

The Center for International Education will inform you in your acceptance letter and in email messages prior to your arrival, the date you should arrive to campus and the dates of orientation.

Additional Information

The US government recognizes that being an international student is a complex process. Your life in the US may involve several government agencies. Study in the States is an on-line resource that provides the most current information to help international students understand processes like applying for a social security number or a driver’s license and how to maintain your student visa status.

This website is offered by EducationUSA, which represent more than 450 advising centers across the world supported by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. There is information for undergraduate study, scholarships, and planning for study in the USA.