Newly Admitted International Students

Complete all the steps on the New Student Checklist. 

You should join the Canvas New Student Checklist and work through all the steps in the modules. There is a link to the checklist in your acceptance email and the invitation to the Canvas New Student Checklist will also be sent to your OCC email address.

We have provided a simplified web version of the New Student Checklist above but the Canvas New Student Checklist is preferred, and will contain more infomation, videos and multimedia.

MANDATORY Newly Accepted Student webinar: Maintaining F-1 Status

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We will go over what you need to do before starting at OCC and important rules and regulations you need to follow as an international student in the U.S. This is an online webinar.

Learn more about the Campus-wide orientation offered each fall, Navigate OCC.  Learn about resources and services across campus and meet other new students, including domestic and international.

The New Student Checklist has instructions on how to receive your I-20 and apply for the Visa.  Click on the semesters above for which you have been accepted to view the New Student Checklist.

For more detailed information about applying for visa, refer to the Visa Application Information page.

You can also sign up for Visa Webinar. We will review each step, tips, and answer any questions you have about the visa application process and planning during a global pandemic.

Once you have your visa please check it for errors and review the documents required for traveling to the U.S. Our dedicated Global Engagement Center staff is here to assist you so that you have a smooth transition into academic and social life in the U.S.  

• Purchase Health Insurance: JCB Insurance Solutions
• Housing & Homestay webpage
• Course Selection Guide (PDF) to help you choose your classes.
• Class Registration Guide to help you register for your classes on MyOCC
• Enrollment Services 'How to Register' Video
• Enrollment Services 'How to Use the Course Schedule' Video
• Enrollment Services 'How to Read the Course schedule' Video
• PayMyTuition online payments
• Deadlines to pay tuition: Non-payment Drop Policy
• Find and download I-94
• Update Personal Info Guide (PDF)

You can join the discussion board in the Canvas New Student Checklist to connect with GEC staff and other new students.

If you use social media, join the admitted student Facebook group and follow @occinternationals on Instagram. This is a great way to connect with other incoming and current students before your arrival.