Who attends?
New international students (initial and transfer students) must report to the Center for International Education (CIE) and complete the New International Student Orientation. Orientation is a mandatory event and may be offered virtually and/or in-person!
All incoming international students will have a hold placed on their records. This means that you cannot register until you completed orientation, tested (if applicable), and provided proof of health insurance.
Initial F-1 visa students may report to the College up to 30 days prior to the program start date listed on their HC I-20. All new initial and transfer students are encouraged to arrive in Tampa up to 2 weeks prior to the report date to take the required academic assessment tests, attend new student orientation and register for classes.
Important Dates
| Term | Initial F-1 Students Application Deadline |
Transfer F-1 Students Application Deadline |
I-20 Start Date | Orientation | Classes Begin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | June 1, 2026 | July 1, 2026 | August 7, 2026 | Online only | August 17, 2026 |
| Spring 2027 | October 15, 2026 | November 1, 2026 | January 4, 2027 | Online only | January 11, 2027 |
What can you expect at Orientation?
- Get to know the staff at the Center for International Education.
- Understand academic and graduation requirements.
- Learn about F-1 student visa benefits and regulations.
- Find out important information and resources, such as navigating the website, the HC catalog, advising guides, HawkNet and more.
- Register for classes, and learn more about the Dale Mabry Campus and facilities.