Mandatory International Student Orientation
The Office of International Student Services (OISS) welcomes all new F-1 International Students to Houston Community College (HCC). We are happy that you have decided to join our diverse community.
Summer Orientation
Download the Orientation Flyer
Date: Friday, May 18, 2012
Event time: 10:00 AM to1:00 PM
Location: HCC System Office - 2nd Floor Auditorium
3100 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
METRO Bus Service
Driving directions to the event's location
Free parking is available in the adjacent parking garage for all students.
We will provide free lunch and refreshments, international scholarship raffles, free t-shirts, and shoulder bags.
For your convenience below you will find a list of the topics that will be covered.
This orientation is mandatory for all late arriving, transfer, and change of status students for the spring semester 2012.
A non-refundable orientation fee of US $50.00 must be paid prior to the orientation.
The topics covered during the orientation are:
Getting Connected on Campus and in the Community, Academic Issues, Cross-cultural Adjustment,
Working in the USA, Immigration Laws, Drinking and Driving, Safety and Security, Tax and Social Security,
Health Issues and Health Insurance.
Thank you very much once again for choosing Houston Community College. We are excited to welcome you as a new member to our HCC family. You have made an excellent choice of colleges to further your education, and we look forward to serving you and your educational needs.
