International students beginning a new program of study at UM or deferring admission for a future semester are required to complete this form no later than two weeks after their program start date.
Information provided will be used by ISSS to report your arrival and enrollment at UM to SEVIS. For students who are not in the U.S., information entered will provide guidance on Form I-20 or DS-2019 issuance for your arrival to the U.S. for a future semester.
Complete Mandatory Online Immigration Session
Click here to complete the mandatory session: Online Immigration Session. To successfully complete the Online Immigration Session, you must correctly answer all of the questions. (Video only viewable on Chrome, Explorer, and Firefox)
Attend International Student Orientation (ISO)
International Student Orientation (ISO) is a pre-orientation program sponsored by the Department of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) for incoming international students, including transfer international students, and U.S. citizens who have lived abroad. ISO complements the New Student Orientation program for undergraduates and the Graduate School’s Orientation program by providing international students with information that will assist in their transition to living and studying in the U.S. In addition to providing important information regarding maintaining your F-1 or J-1 immigration status, ISO will cover U.S. classroom culture (for undergraduate students) and the UM Code of Conduct.
Click here for the ISO Schedule.
Who should not attend ISO?
- Study-abroad students should attend the Study Abroad Office’s Exchange Student Orientation. For dates, time, and location, contact the Study Abroad Office at studyabroad@miami.edu or visit their website at www.miami.edu/studyabroad.
- Parents who plan to accompany their undergraduate student to the U.S. should attend the Family Orientation Program. For Family Orientation check-in dates, time, and location, contact the Department of Orientation at orientation@miami.edu or visit their website at www.miami.edu/orientation.
Florida Driver’s License or Florida ID
If you plan to apply for a Florida Driver’s License or Florida ID, you must wait until your SEVIS registration is complete and you have been in the U.S. for a minimum of 10 calendar days prior to applying. Please visit Obtaining a Driver's License for application instructions.
Social Security number (SSN)
If you have on-campus employment, you must apply for a Social Security Number (SSN). You must wait until your SEVIS registration is complete and you have been in the U.S. for a minimum of 10 calendar days prior to applying for an SSN. Please visit Social Security Number for application instructions.
Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification
If you have been hired to work on campus, you must complete Form I-9 in Workday, UM’s human resources system. You must wait until your SEVIS registration is complete and you have a SSN prior to completing Form I-9 in Workday. Please visit www.miami.edu/ose for more employment information.
