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 Student Orientation
The Fall 2025 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 2025 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 January 27, 2025. 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
Students with assistantships:
- Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
- Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Location: TBD
Students without assistantships:
- Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
- Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Location: TBD
Registration is required. The “F-1/J-1 Student Orientation Meeting Registration” request will be available in your ISSS Connect Portal under the “Documents & Requests” section. Registration will open on August 3, 2025.