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Check-In: New to the Country

Welcome New Students!

When you enter the United States, you will need to report to the Office of International Student Services (OISS) for the mandatory check-in and orientation.

Check-In Check List
As a friendly reminder, when you report for check-ins with the OISS, you must bring:
1. Completed student check-in form
2. SEVIS I-20 Form (original and a copy)
3. Passport
4. Visa and I-94 card (front and back)
5. Receipt of the $50.00 orientation fee

Click here to download the check-in schedule:

The check-in period runs from April 23 through May 17. There are multiple days scheduled for the new student check-in; please come to only one. Please do not wait until the last day! Classes fill up quickly. You must report and check in with our office prior to the Orientation date. Summer classes begin June 4, 2012.
Check-in Schedule (Choose the earliest date possible after you arrive in the U.S.)

Dates                             Time                             Student Family Name
April 23                 10:00-1:00                                     A-Z
April 26                 10:00-1:00                                     A-Z
April 30                 10:00-1:00                                     A-M
May 1                    10:00-1:00                                     N-Z
May 3                   10:00-1:00                                      A-M
May 7                   10:00-1:00                                      N-Z
May 9                   10:00-1:00                                     A-M
May 11                 10:00-1:00                                      N-Z
May 14                 10:00-1:00                                      A-M
May 15                 10:00-1:00                                      N-Z
May 16                 10:00-1:00                                      A-M
May 17                 10:00-1:00                                      A-Z

Mandatory New Student Orientation is May 18, 2012
"All students under the age of 30 are required to present a medical doctor-signed certificate in English showing they have been vaccinated for the bacterial meningitis"

 

Location:
Office of International Student Services (OISS)
Houston Community College
3100 Main St
Houston TX 77002
(corner of Elgin and Main St)

Telephone: 713.718.8521
fax: 713.718.2112

email: int_student_svcs@hccs.edu