Upon first arrival at the university, new F-1 students are encouraged to visit the new International Centre located in Anselm Hall - get a soda or other refreshments, meet the International Student Advisor, pick up information on Irving, DFW attractions, ethnic grocery stores, places of worship, etc.

For each of the programs at the university, the International Office schedules a separate regulatory/informational orientation for F-1 students who are new to the University of Dallas.

Attendance at your scheduled orientation is required.

-  Topics to be covered include:

• Surviving Culture Shock
• Understanding F-1 Regulations
• Utilizing your Health Insurance
• Getting Around in Irving - cars, buses, etc

For the academic terms beginning in January 2012, the schedule is as follows:

Graduate School of Management

Pre-MBA students - Monday, January 16; 9:30am - 12:00; Location To Be Determined

MBA and MS students - Locations to be determined
Wednesday, January 11, 10:00 - 3:00; Survive Culture Shock, Living in DFW, Student Basics, UD Information
Thursday, January 12; 9:30am to 12:00 pm; F-1 Regulations, F-1 Employment, Medical Insurance

Tentative Date: Monday, January 23, time and place to be determined. 

Braniff Graduate School and School of Ministry 

Tentative Date: Date, time and place to be determined.

Students should be prepared to provide their local address and the name and phone number of who should be contacted in case of an emergency.

All questions answered!*

*or we'll find the answers