International Student Orientation

Message from Hajrah Kashmiri

Congratulations on your admission to Trinity University!

Planning your future at Trinity is an exciting and challenging process. We, the staff at the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Office, too have studied and lived abroad, and can relate to the mixed emotions you could be feeling.

You will not be alone in your new journey. The ISSS staff is here to welcome you to our campus this August and to help you transition to your new living and learning environment.

Best wishes,

Hajrah Kashmiri
Assistant Director International Student and Scholar Services
Center for International Engagement

@email
210-999-7505

What to Expect

Overview

Trinity International Student Orientation (ISO) is a mandatory three-day orientation program that takes place before New Tiger Orientation and is designed to assist new international students (including transfer and exchange students) with familiarizing themselves with Trinity and immigration regulations related to their visa. This orientation is mandatory for non-U.S. citizens and optional for U.S. citizens schooling outside of the United States.

 ISO is an opportunity for you to:

Learn F-1 visa regulations and other important U.S. legal information

Attend the ISO Resource Fair to set up bank account and cell phone service

Form a community with fellow international students

Meet Trinity faculty and staff who will be your support network throughout your time at Trinity

Preparing for Arrival

Your Pre-Arrival Checklist 

To ensure you have a smooth transition to Trinity's campus, this checklist contains key resources to help you prepare you for ISO. 

Check your Tmail

Strongly recommended

Regularly check your Tmail and the personal email you provided to ISSS and other Trinity University offices throughout the summer for important and timely information.

Watch the Pre-Arrival Sessions

*Required

Watch all of the following videos on establishing yourself as a Trinity student, campus resources and transportation, and more!

Virtual Tiger Takeoff

Strongly recommended

Join us to meet the ISSS team along with the I-Team Leaders and other campus partners. Tune in as you prepare for your journey to San Antonio! 

Sign Up

Fill Out the Arrival Form

*Required

Be sure to complete the New International/Exchange Student Pre-Arrival Form to let us know when you will be arriving in San Antonio for Move-In.

Orientation and Move-In Overview

August 18 - 20, 2026

ISO Schedule

Family members are welcome!

ISO Day 1 - Move-In Day

*Required

Families Welcome
Residential Life will email you important information about move-in day. Please pay close attention to the information shared, and reply with any questions you might have.

Special Considerations:

  • Be sure to fill out the International/Exchange Student Pre-Arrival Form well in advance of your arrival so that ISSS can better support you.
  • If you want to ship things for your dorm, please contact Residential Life to see when you can start receiving packages at Trinity.
International Student Packing List
A group of students and a faculty member engage in conversation during a social event. The faculty member, dressed in a suit and red tie, gestures while speaking. Students wear name tags and lanyards, suggesting a formal orientation or reception setting.

ISO Day 2

*Required

Families Welcome
Day 2 of ISO will focus on providing you important and timely information to help in your transition to life at Trinity and in the San Antonio community. We will share important information about your F-1 status so that you understand your rights and responsibilities as an international student. Don't miss the ISO Resource Fair, which will cover a wide array of topics, including:

  • Opening a US bank account
  • Setting up cell phone service
  • Health insurance
  • Meal plans
  • And mu
Two students sit at a festively decorated table, smiling and chatting during a meal at an international reception. Colorful drinks and traditional textiles are visible.

ISO Day 3

*Required

Day 3 of ISO is all about about settling in and exploring San Antonio. You will also have the opportunity to connect with other international students and ask questions of our current ones!

A crowd of students enjoys a lively concert under purple and blue stage lights, with hands raised and silhouettes visible against the glowing backdrop.

New Tiger Orientation (NTO): August 21 - 23, 2026

*Required

 Families Welcome
New Tiger Orientation is filled with tons of activities to make sure you meet your classmates, become familiar with campus, prepare for classes, and have the chance to participate in some fun and unique social events.

New Tiger Orientation
four women pose and smile during the international student reception in Chapman Great Hall

Questions and Contact

The entire ISSS team is here to welcome you and support you as you enter this new chapter as a Trinity Tiger. Please reach out to us with any questions or concerns you might have.

Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
210-999-7505
@email

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