CISS

International Student Orientation

Undergraduate International Student Orientation-Spring 2026

January 14th-January 16th

DayActivities
Wednesday, January 14
  • Move-In Day
  • Welcome Reception (for students and family members)

 

Thursday, January 15
  • Welcome Session
  • Immigration Sessions
  • Academic Success and Classroom Culture
  • Cultural Adjustment Session
  • Vendor Fair
  • Immunization Clinic
  • Trip to Target Department Store

 

Friday, January 16
  • Exchange Student Session

 

 

 

Falcon weekend

Undergraduate International Student Orientation-Fall 2025

International students will be able to arrive on campus early and move into their residence halls on August 26th.  They will attend two days of specialized international student programming as outlined in the sample schedule below: 

Students gathered on campus lawn during orientation with a clocktower building in the background
DayActivities
Move-In Day
  • Welcome Reception (for students and family members)
Day 1
  • Welcome Session (for students only)
  • Immigration Sessions (for F-1 and J-1 students)
  • Academic Success and Classroom Culture
  • Meditation and Breathing Session
  • International Student Panel
  • Safety/Scams & Campus Police
  • Social Event – Meet your Peer Mentor
  • Trip to Target Department Store
Day 2
  • Jeopardy Game
  • Health & Well-Being in the U.S.
  • Cultural Adjustment Session
  • Vendor Fair
  • Immunization Clinic

All new international students will be automatically enrolled in the Peer Mentor Program  and matched with a Peer Mentor to assist and support them while they are at Bentley 

For information about Fall 2025 move-in, go to the Housing & Dining website. 

International students must register for International Student Orientation.   For more information, registration, and the final Orientation schedule, join our Campus Groups Community