International Student Orientation
Students arriving for summer programs should email our office to complete an immigration check-in.
Fall
Students arriving for fall 2025 programs should plan to arrive on or before August 18, 2025. International Student Orientation will be held August 19–22. Students checking into on-campus housing should email iup-housing@iup.edu to arrange a check-in time. Those living off-campus need to make arrangements with their landlords about a move-in date.
Spring
Students arriving for spring 2026 programs should plan to arrive on or before January 12, 2026. International Student Orientation will be held January 13–16. Students checking into on-campus housing should email iup-housing@iup.edu to arrange a check-in time. Those living off-campus need to make arrangements with their landlords about a move-in date.
Our Orientation program is for all new, transfer, graduate, and non-degree international students. We will share important immigration information and Â鶹ÊÓƵ resources to ensure your transition to life at Â鶹ÊÓƵ is successful. Even if you have had prior experience in the United States, we require that you attend. Use Â鶹ÊÓƵ Maps, Directions, and Parking to find your way to Â鶹ÊÓƵ for those who will be arriving on campus, or to find our office, located in B-25 .
Registering for Classes
Graduate students should contact their graduate coordinators, listed on the Â鶹ÊÓƵ admission letter, for advising and a registration PIN number. Most graduate departments prefer that students register for classes prior to coming to the United States.
Registration for undergraduate students will be completed in coordination with the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orientation Office. Students can meet with a professor for advising, view their schedule, and ask questions during our Undergraduate Academic Success session.
If you are concerned about classes, please contact your academic department with questions. Office of International Education staff members are here to help, but we are not your academic advisors.
See a list of courses required by your major:
- Go to the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Academic Catalogs for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Click on the college of your major (example: College of Business).
- Look for the required classes for your major. Make a list of classes you might want to take during your first semester.
- Undergraduates take four to five classes, with at least three face-to-face classes.
Graduates take three to four classes, with at least two face-to-face classes.
View classes offered for each semester:
- In the MyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ portal:
- Log in to MyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ. Go to Discover and search for "classes."
- On the Course Registration and Holds card, click on University-wide Schedule of Classes.
- Choose the appropriate semester.
- You will see an alphabet across the top of the screen. Click on the letter of the academic department the class is in. Example: If you need to see if Accounting 101 is offered, go to the A, then Accounting, and you will see which classes and times are offered for the semester.
Connecting to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Wired and Wireless Internet
Learn more about accessing your Â鶹ÊÓƵ accounts, connecting to the network, and basic troubleshooting on the IT accounts page. Find information about connecting to WiFi on the Wireless Setup page. For other questions or additional support, check out the IT Services website to learn more and to find information about visiting the Student Computing Help Desk or accessing Virtual IT Support.
Paying Your Tuition Bill
To pay Â鶹ÊÓƵ tuition, fees, medical evacuation/repatriation fee, immigration fee, orientation fee, and, if applicable, room and meals, please be prepared to make appropriate banking arrangements upon your arrival. All students should be prepared to pay their Â鶹ÊÓƵ bill at the end of the orientation program. A local on-campus bank representative (PNC) will attend orientation and assist all students interested in opening a PNC bank account. Other banks have student accounts as well and are within walking distance of Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
Please Note: See Undergraduate Program Costs and Graduate Program Costs* to understand total costs for two semesters for international students. Exchange students have different tuition discounts based on exchange partner agreements. Tuition and fees are subject to change at any time. Prices are usually increased in July for the next academic year. All prices listed on immigration documents and brochures are estimates and are subject to change.
*This file is archived and is no longer being updated. It may not meet accessibility standards. To request content in an accessible format, please contact web-team@up.edu.
International Student Costs
International students can visit the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Student Billing Office for exact tuition and fees and bill payment methods. Student bills are available in MyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ once a student registers for classes. Our International Graduate Cost Estimate and International Undergraduate Student Estimate sheets can help students and their families make a financial plan for attending Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
Financial Assistance
All degree-seeking, international students (F-1 or J-1 visa status) are reviewed for financial assistance from Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Office of International Education through a Partial Tuition Waiver. Students on other visa types or legal permanent residence (green card) are not eligible for any OIE funding. Graduate students may also be eligible for a graduate assistantship in their department. Please select the highlighted link for more information on graduate assistant positions and for the application.
Loans
International students can also consider obtaining a loan through . Search for "Â鶹ÊÓƵ," and then select your level of study and program to find loan options. Most loans require international students to have a co-signer who is a permanent resident or US citizen.
Partial Tuition Waivers (PTW)
Partial tuition waivers are awarded to eligible international students based on financial need, and no additional application form is necessary. If students are awarded a PTW, the amount of funding will be reflected on the immigration documents (I-20 or DS-2019), and an official PTW letter will be included in the student's acceptance package.
Family Resources
International students and scholars who bring their families to the US while studying at Â鶹ÊÓƵ may have questions about medical facilities, schools, and entertainment. The link below provides a list of resources available to families while in Indiana, Pennsylvania. We encourage all family members to purchase health insurance while here. Please contact our office with any additional questions you may have.
