Orientation

International Student Orientation

Mandatory Pre-Arrival Webinar:

To be determined

Mandatory Fall 2025 Orientation:

Thursday, August 28 & Friday, August 29

(Your attendance is also required at Undergraduate or Graduate Orientation)

Early arrival move-in dates for new students living on campus:

August 26 & 27, 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Have you signed a contract for a room on campus?

For housing information, please follow the Housing Options link on the Pre-arrival page.

Getting here from Logan Airport in Boston

Limited service free bus information & bus registration link will be emailed directly to new students.

Local (New Bedford and Dartmouth) taxi and other public transportation options can be found on the transportation page.

What do we do at Orientation?

UMass Dartmouth requires all new international students - both F -1 and J-1 students - to attend International Student Orientation in addition to orientation activities for all new students. Orientation provides information sessions about the university and life in the U.S.

One of the most important things we do at Orientation is review the regulations for maintaining your F or J visa status.

At Orientation, we will also: