International Orientation

F-1 Student Fall 2025 Orientation

The International F-1 Student Orientation is mandatory for all new, transfer, reinstatement, and change-of-status F-1 students. During the orientation, we will cover topics such as maintaining F-1 status, F-1 health insurance coverage, student life, and more. It is recommended that students complete their class enrollment before attending the Orientation.

As a new F-1 student, you can choose to attend ONE of the orientations listed below:

•  Register for the Face-to-Face F-1 Student Orientation on July 31, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at HCC Alief Hayes Campus. 
• Register for the Face-to-Face F-1 Student Orientation on August 8, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at HCC Central Campus Auditorium, 1300 Holman St, Houston, TX 77004.

If you register for one of the face-to-face orientations, you will receive an email confirmation with a QR code. Please keep this email safe, as it will serve as your ticket to the event. Make sure to arrive early to allow enough time for parking and finding the venue.