Orientation for International Students

 During orientation, students will complete the following tasks and activities: 

• Receive SVSU ID card 
• Submit official transcripts, if necessary 
• Take Basic Skills Placement tests, if necessary 
• Learn about campus resources, such as: 
  • Career Services 
  • Student Life Center 
  • Fitness Center 
  • Library 
  • Center for Academic Achievement 
  • Campus Police 
• Learn about important topics, such as: 
  • Visa regulations 
  • Academic policies 
  • Training (OPT, CPT) and on-campus employment  
• Purchase or rent textbooks from the bookstore 
• Pay semester bill 

For orientation check-in*, please bring the following documents:

• Passport/Visa
• Official transcripts

*All documents collected by the Office of International Programs for imaging at check-in will be returned by the end of the orientation.

Fall 2025 International Orientation Schedules below:

August 20-21, 2025 Fall Orientation Schedule (5,788KB)

Mandatory Fresh Start Event August 22, 2025 (653KB)

Office of International Programs:

• Phone Number: +1.989.964.4473
• Email: intstu@svsu.edu
• Office Location: Wickes Hall 230

Additional Offices:

• Housing Office: +1.989.964.4255
• University Police: +1.989.964.4141
• Health Center: +1.989.583.0285