Orientations for Graduate Students

International graduate students (master’s/PhD students) on an F-1 or J-1 student visa are required to attend a variety of orientations, details are below.

F-1/J-1 International Student Orientation

The Fall 2026 F-1/J-1 Student Orientation will be held in two parts, both as an online course and an in-person meeting. This orientation is for F-1 and J-1 degree-seeking students who will be joining UWM in-person for the Fall 2026 semester.

You are expected to complete both parts of this orientation.

Part 1: Online Course

The course is being held through Canvas, which is UWM’s online course system. The online course is self-paced and must be completed by September 9, 2026. Completion of this course is required.

You will be automatically enrolled in the online course after you have completed your Arrival Check-In.

Part 2: In-Person Meeting

Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Time:
- Check-in: 10-10:30 a.m.
- Orientation programming: 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Chemistry Building; check-in in the First Floor Lounge

How to register:

Log into your application portal
Find your Post Admit Checklist
Select “Register for the Fall 2026 F1/J1 Orientation for International Students” and complete the registration form.

Additional UWM Orientations

The UWM Graduate School hosts an orientation for new students. For more information about their orientation, visit the Graduate School website.

Most Graduate Students are required to attend a Department Orientation hosted by your academic department. To learn more about possible department orientations, contact your academic department.

All graduate students who have accepted an assistantship offer may be required to attend an orientation for the assistantship.
If you have accepted a Teaching Assistantship, Research Assistantship or Fellowship, contact your department for information regarding orientation and training requirements.