Contact Us
214 MacMillan Hall
531 E Spring St.
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-8600
international@MiamiOH.edu
Meet the ISSS Staff
Additionally, ISSS staff is available for scheduled appointments and drop-ins.
New International Graduate Student Arrival and Orientation Information
Please check your individualized orientation schedule that was emailed to your University account.
Confirm move-in details with your property management contact before your arrival! Remember that most properties only allow move-ins during business hours so if you will arrive in Oxford after 5 pm, you will likely need to make alternative arrangements for your arrival date.
Review BCRTA routes and schedules for local shopping and off-campus dining options.
Orientation Check-In: 9:40-9:55 a.m. | MacMillan Hall, room 212
Before checking in with ISSS for in-person orientation, make sure you:
Then, confirm your arrival with ISSS and collect orientation materials. Make sure to bring:
- A fully charged mobile device with digital ID
- Laptop (if you have one)
- Passport
- I-20 or DS-2019
- Student ID
- Vaccination records, with English translation if needed
- Any other necessary documents
- Class schedule (if already enrolled in courses)
- Most recent I-94 (retrieve this after you arrive in the U.S.)
Be ready for a full day of events!
Welcome from the ISSS Team, Orientation Overview, and Maintaining Status Tips for International Students: 10-11:30 a.m. | MacMillan Hall, room 212
The International Student Orientation program begins with a welcome from International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) staff and International Peer Orientation Leaders (iPOLs). You will receive an overview of the orientation program and learn important information about being an international student and maintaining legal status.
Community Expectations and Safety Panel: 11:30 a.m. to noon | MacMillan Hall, room 212
Meet and ask questions of staff from:
- Graduate School
- Dean of Students
- Community Standards
- Miami University Police
Break or Ice Breaker: noon to 12:15 p.m. | MacMillan Hall, 1st floor lobby
As ISSS prepares for lunch, take a short break or join the ice breaker activity to get to know ISSS staff and other new students.
Orientation Lunch: 12:15-1:10 p.m. | MacMillan Hall, room 212
Enjoy a complimentary meal with fellow new international Miamians!
Academic Integrity: 1:10-1:50 p.m. | MacMillan Hall, room 212
Meet, learn from, and ask questions to Academic Integrity staff.
Financial Information: 1:50-2:30 p.m. | MacMillan Hall, room 212
Meet, learn from, and ask questions to One Stop, PNC Bank, and Miami Student Credit Union staff.
Visit Health Center and Wellness Building: 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Cleveland Clinic Health Sciences and Wellness Facility
Walk across campus to visit the Health and Wellness Building. You'll get information to prepare for your initial medical visit; meet, learn from, and ask questions to Student Counseling Services (SCS), Student Wellness, TriHealth Student Health Services (SHS), and UHCSR Health Insurance staff.
iPOL Small Group Meeting: 3:45-4:30 p.m. | Irvin Hall, rooms 50 and 60
International Peer Orientation Leaders (iPOLs) will demonstrate how to navigate various Miami systems, make sure you have completed the required tasks and are ready to start the semester, share more about life in Miami, and discuss any questions or concerns that you have.
Free concert by One – A Tribute to U2: (Optional) 7-9:30 p.m. | Oxford Uptown Parks
A ONE show is a celebration of the powerful music that has made U2 the most successful rock band in the world for more than 40 years. For well over two decades, the members of ONE have been playing music together, and their desire to bring the passionate music and visual energy of U2 to their devoted fans has earned ONE invitations to venues around the country.
Document Check: MacMillan Hall, meet in room 212
Meet one-on-one with ISSS staff who will check to ensure that all documentation has been processed properly at the Port of Entry.
Make sure you have completed the Arrival Confirmation and Document Upload e-form in InterLink prior to your document check and bring your original documents (not copies):
- Passport and Visa
- Current I-20 or DS-201
- Prior I-20s and/or DS-2019s (if you previously attended school in the U.S.)
- Current I-94 (retrieve this after you arrive in the U.S.)
Reminder, you should also check when your Medical Check appointment has been scheduled, see above.
Lunch, Meet and Greet with International Graduate Student Association (IGSA): 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | MacMillan Hall, room 212
After your document check, enjoy some refreshments and connect with IGSA to learn about opportunities, insights, and more for graduate student life at Miami.
iPOL Small Group Meeting: 1-2 p.m. | MacMillan Hall, room 212
Students will join together into small groups with their assigned International Peer Orientation Leader (iPOL) and/or Student Orientation Undergraduate Leader (SOUL) to learn more about life in Miami and discuss any questions or concerns that you have.
Connect with International Peer Orientation Leaders (iPOLs) as needed for support.
Check with your academic department to ask about any additional department-specific orientation activities or necessary tasks for the upcoming week.
Graduate Assistants: First-Time Teacher Orientation for GAs: 1-2:30 p.m. | Laws Hall, room 100
Graduate School Orientation Session: 4-6 p.m. | Online
Learn about starting in the Graduate School at Miami and graduate student opportunities, policies and resources.
Campus and Community Resources: Meet and Greet: 4:30-5:15 p.m. | Next to the Sundial behind MacMillan Hall
Connect with people from various services, resources, and offices on campus and in Oxford to ask questions, get information, and meet members of our community
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International Welcome Picnic: 5:15-6:30 p.m. | Next to the Sundial behind MacMillan Hall
Welcome you and your family members to a complimentary dinner where you can enjoy food, games, and music, as well as meet staff and faculty from Miami University. Bring your energy and your appetite, and have fun!
Eat, chat, and play games with peers, iPOLs, and ISSS staff.
New Graduate Student Welcome Event: 3-4: 30 p.m. | Shriver Center, Heritage Room (2nd Floor)
An event to welcome all graduate students to campus, facilitate networking opportunities, enjoy light refreshments, and share information about various graduate student organizations and campus resources.
Welcome Home with MAP: 7:30-11 p.m. | Various Locations
Welcome Home! Join Miami Activities and Programming (MAP) for an amazing Friday night featuring many activities, crafts, and games! Visit Lewis Place to plant your roots and end the night with a fireworks show behind Benton Hall!
First Day of Classes for Spring 2026
Reminders:
- Class attendance is required at Miami University.
- Check your MiamiOH.edu email daily. Read and respond to important messages as needed.
- During the semester, ISSS has drop-in advising for international students Monday - Thursday, 1:30-3:00 p.m. in MacMillan Hall, Room 019, and online.
- Additionally, you can always schedule an advising appointment with ISSS or send your questions to international@MiamiOH.edu.
Please let us know if any questions.
Additional Arrival Information
Arrival Support
If you need any support or have questions during your arrival and first few days on campus, you are encouraged to come to the International Student Center (MacMillan Hall 017).
Typically, the International Student Center (MacMillan Hall 017) will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Map
To locate campus buildings, utilize Miami's Interactive Campus Map.
Dining Hours
Review current on-campus dining hours of operation and off-campus dining options.
ID and Residence Hall Access
A Miami University ID will be needed to access many resources, including on-campus rooms, meal plan, library, recreation center, and more.
Those living on campus will need their ID before they enter their residence hall room.
Miami Digital ID is available at no cost to all students and employee and is default form of ID for incoming students. After submitting your ID photo through the GET phone app, you can access your digital ID. Or, if needed, you can request a physical ID card from the Campus Services Center.
If you arrive after 5 p.m. and have issues accessing your room, then please go to the Marcum Hotel, located on campus, to request a temporary residence hall keycard.
Residents staying on campus prior to the start of the semester who need urgent assistance should call either the Miami University Police at 513-529-2222 or the Residence Life staff member on duty at 513-330-2005.
Medical Check
Please report to Student Health Services in the Health and Wellness Building promptly at your assigned medical check time. Check your MiamiOH.edu email, orientation materials, or ask your iPOL or ISSS staff if unsure when your medical check is scheduled. Please report any medical check schedule conflicts to international@MiamiOH.edu.
(NOTE: If you do not complete a medical check during orientation, please call Student Health Services at 1-513-529-3000 to schedule a wellness appointment and, if needed, a tuberculosis test during the initial weeks of the semester. You should ask for an “international physical.”)
You will meet with health care providers for a wellness assessment and required tuberculosis (TB) test. Clinicians will also help students to complete the immunization records form and schedule any immunizations or follow-up appointments if needed.
- Please bring with you your
- passport
- student ID, and
- all vaccination records
- If you are under the age of 18, be sure to bring your consent forms signed by a parent or guardian
- Note that the TB test will include a blood draw, so please drink plenty of water in advance and wear a short-sleeve shirt to the event.
International Student and Scholar Services
ISSS Requests
International students and scholars can submit a variety of requests to ISSS via InterLink.
Sign-Up for Email Updates
International students and scholars will automatically receive communications from ISSS. Others are welcome to sign up to receive emails and communications from our office.