Preparing for Your Arrival

Congratulations on your acceptance to St. Cloud State University! We are excited to welcome you to the Husky family. At St. Cloud State University, you will find connections 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.

Essential Resources for New International Students

The Center for International Studies holds sessions throughout the semester where current international students discuss topics related to studying in the United States and at St. Cloud State University. If you have any questions about the sessions or what was discussed in those recordings, let us know by emailing international@stcloudstate.edu.

  • Before Getting Here
    • This link will help you on how to travel to Minnesota and St. Cloud.
  • Your First Week Here
    • Looking for information on orientation and what you need to do in your first week on campus? Check out this link for those details. 

During your first week on campus, CIS and other campus partners will be assisting you in making sure you have everything ready. If you would like to get a head start and make sure everything is set, follow the links below:
  • Account information
    • This site has all the information regarding your St. Cloud State accounts, passwords, and email. 
  • Microsoft Office and other software
    • You have access to different forms of software that is free to St. Cloud State students. Check this link for all the software that is available and how to access them. 
  • Activate Your Star ID
    • Your StarID is extremely important at St. Cloud State. Make sure yours is active. 
  • Questions about your email account
    • Here is the answers to common issues with accessing your emails. Also this page will have instructions on how to set up your email on your phone.
  • Contact information
    • If you are having issues, this is the place to go for help. 

St. Cloud State has Wi-Fi across campus. To help with accessing the WiFi, please go to this link: WiFi Setup on campus

  • Student employment information
    • Here are the rules about working on campus
  • Search and apply for a Job
    • This is how you find jobs on campus
  • Taxes Information
    • F-status and J-status students/scholars, and their dependents living with them, are required to file U.S. tax forms each year, regardless of whether they earned income. Find out more information on how to file your taxes here.