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Spring 2025 International Student Orientation

Thursday, February 6 - Friday, February 7

Room U104

 

Schedule:

Thursday, February 6

9:00 AM - Check in & Submission for Resident Card application materials

Please bring an official passport photo, your visa application, and 30,000 KRW in cash.
If you do not bring your visa materials to orientation, you will have to submit your materials to the Korean Immigration office independently.

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM - Introductions, Immigration Review, Health & Safety session, Campus Tour

Lunch will be provided

Evening free

 

Friday, February 7

9:30 AM - Check in

Please wear your nametag
Please wear warm clothes as you will be walking outside for 30-60 minutes.

10:00 AM - 3:30 PM - Survival Korean, Daiso and Post office tour, Korean Culture session, Adjusting and Acculturation

Lunch will be provided

Evening free

Optional Triple Street Scavenger Hunt

 

During ISO, you’ll meet UAC staff and other international students, learn about practical resources and aspects of Korean culture, and more.

Before classes start, our International Student Diplomats will take you on a tour of campus and the local neighborhood.

All new, international students must attend both ISO and New Student Orientation the following week (February 11 - February 13), where you'll learn more about IGC, course registration, and student life and activities.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


Do I have to attend the International Student Orientation?
  • Yes, students who are not citizens of Korea are required to attend. Partial attendance will not satisfy the requirement. Students unable to attend for circumstances beyond their control should contact the International Programs Coordinator immediately (katie.wells@utah.edu).

GENERAL UAC QUESTIONS


When can I register for courses at the UAC?
  • First-semester Utah students are required to attend the New Student Orientation (usually the Thursday after the International Student Orientation). During the New Student Orientation, first-semester students will learn about how to register for courses and are then given access to register for courses the next Friday.
  • Transfer Utah students can make an appointment with the UAC academic advisors to determine when course registration is possible. Click here to make an appointment (note: you will need to have your Umail and uNID activated).
  • Learning Abroad Utah students are able to register for classes once their campus location in CIS is switched to UAC status. While not required, Learning Abroad students from the SLC campus can make an appointment with a UAC academic advisor by clicking here. For questions, please contact the International Programs Coordinator.