All international students are required to attend International Student Orientation (ISO). ISO gives you essential information that assists in your success as a student at Western New England University. In addition to topics on U.S. culture, U.S. academic culture, a campus tour, a library tour, and social events, etc, we will also have sessions by other offices on campus that will help you in your journey. You also get the opportunity to meet other American students on campus that will serve as Peer Advisors. It is vital that you attend ISO. ISO is generally one week before classes begin.
During ISO, you will move into housing, register for classes, complete health form requirements, meet your Peer Advisor, and get your student ID, among many other things. Participation in ISO is required.
Important ISO Dates:
International Orientation/Check-in for Undergraduate Students (including exchange and transfer) will be on Thursday, August 24 from 9:00 a.m.–12 p.m. in the St. Germain Campus Center Conference Room 1 (room 143).
International Orientation/Check-in for all Engineering Graduate Students will be on Thursday, August 24 from 1:30–4:30 p.m. in the St. Germain Campus Center Conference Room 1 (room 143).
International Orientation/Check-in for all non-Engineering Graduate students (College of Pharmacy, College of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, and School of Law) will be on Friday, August 25 from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in the St. Germain Campus Center Conference Room 1 (room 143).
If you are unable to attend orientation, please notify ISSS immediately at isss@wne.edu.
Curious about what to pack? Review this list to guide you.
Airport Pickup
Airport pickup is available on designated dates, times, and only possible from Bradley International Airport in Hartford, Connecticut.
You will receive access to the International Arrival Form upon acceptance to the University. To take advantage of the university’s airport pickup service, submit the form at least 3 weeks in advance of your arrival. Once the form is received, the staff will determine if they can pick you up from the airport.**
**Even if you do not need airport pickup, please complete the form so the university is aware of your arrival date.
More information on getting to campus here.