Congratulations on your acceptance to St. Cloud State! We are excited to welcome you to the Husky family. At St. Cloud State, you will find connection throughout campus that will help you unleash all that is within you. Before you begin your formal education, there are a few things you need to know on your way to St. Cloud.
International Student Orientation is the best time to start your connection to campus. During this first week on campus, you will have the opportunity to not only get all your academic plans in place but you will also have the chance to meet other new and returning students!
International Student Orientation officially begins each semester the week before classes start on campus.
Fall 2023 Orientation: August 15 - 18, 2023
Spring 2024 Orientation: January 3 - 5, 2023
If you already have obtained your visa you can register for Orientation and Huskies Advising and Registration. If you are not sure which orientation day to register for, please email international@stcloudstate.edu and we will help get you to the person who can help.
Transfer Notification Form Fill out part 1 and give it to an international student advisor at your current school along with a copy of your acceptance letter. He/she should fill out part 2. The SEVIS record should be released, and the Transfer Notification form faxed to St. Cloud State, no later than two weeks before the first day of classes at St. Cloud State. Your transfer I-20 will be issued after you arrive at St. Cloud State University unless you are leaving the country and need to have it sent to you prior to re-entry. Let us know! World2SCSU@stcloudstate.edu
If you will remain in the United States until you begin studying at St. Cloud State University, you will receive your transfer I-20 during the first week or two at St. Cloud State. If you leave the U.S., you may need to renew your visa. In this case, please see the list of items you need to take with you for your visa appointment.