We can't wait to see you on campus!
Please refer to this web page for information to help you prepare for your arrival to the US. We look forward to meeting you when you arrive.
Arrivals Details
Follow the instructions below for arrival dates and airport instructions.
If you have questions about the arrivals procedure, please email housing and arrivals at [email protected]
Upcoming Start Dates
Start dates/times are listed below. Once Welcome Week begins, you can expect to be busy with activities every week day leading up to the first day of classes. You should not schedule other appointments during Welcome Week as most sessions are mandatory to attend.
ON-CAMPUS MOVE IN
- Day: Move-In for Winter 2026: December 29, 2025. (12:00 pm to 8:00 pm)
- Location: Your assigned UHDS Service Center
- Who: Only students with on-campus housing reservations
ORIENTATION START DATE
Orientation is conducted online in the months preceding Welcome Week and start of term. Check your email to sign up for virtual orientation events and courses.
WELCOME WEEK START DATE
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- Winter 2026 Term Dates: December 30, 2026 - March 20, 2026
- Undergraduate Pathway Programs: December 30, 2025
- International Direct (Undergraduate ID): December 29, 2025
- Academic English Program (AE, SAWE 1 & 2, VISP) : December 31, 2025
- Graduate Pathway: December 30, 2025
- Masters International Direct (MID): December 31, 2025
- Duration: Welcome Week lasts until the official first day of classes with optional activities during the weekend.
- Location: International Living Learning Center (ILLC Building), Corvallis Oregon
- Who: All new students for INTO OSU Academic Programs.
On-Campus Move-In Locations
When you take the free shuttle service to campus a staff member will meet you and assist you in the housing check-in process. If traveling to campus on your own, you can check-in to your room at the following locations.
- Key pick up for ILLC, Bloss Hall, Finley Hall and Halsell Hall
- Key pick up for McNary Hall, Callahan Hall, Wilson Hall, Tebeau Hall
- Key pick up for West Hall, Sacket Hall, Poling Hall, Cauthorn Hall, Hawley Hall, Buxton Hall, Weatherford Hall
When arriving at the Portland International Airport (PDX):
You will need to show the following documentation at Immigration: original I-20, passport, visa, SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt, documentation of finance.
An immigration officer may ask you some questions. Be prepared to answer:
- Why are you coming to the US?
- Where and what course are you studying?
- Where will you live during your studies?
- How are you going to pay for your studies?
Your I-94 arrival/departure form is now a paperless document. However, if you receive a paper copy, do not lose it. It costs more than $300 to replace a paper I-94.
You will be given a customs form to complete on the plane. Keep this form to present to immigration and at customs.
- Plan for long wait times at the airport and at bus/shuttle stops. Sometimes arrival days and orientation can coincide with holidays which are heavily traveled.
- After getting through customs when you arrive at PDX you may have a wait for your shuttle. Additionally the shuttle ride to Corvallis is about 2 hours total. Plan ahead on purchasing food at the airport or pack some snacks in your carry on.
- If you are an on-campus resident, please see information for your First Day in On-Campus Housing.
Getting on the Airport Shuttle
Submit your arrival information at least 72 hours in advance to ensure your Airport Shuttle is reserved. If you won't be utilizing the shuttle you still need to submit your arrival information as far in advance as possible.
If you need assistance when arriving to campus or to the airport, you can call the INTO OSU Arrival Phone at +1 541 224 2964.
If your flight is delayed and you miss your scheduled shuttle, your shuttle reservation number will allow you to get on the next available shuttle - please do your best to inform us of your delay if possible. A new shuttle leaves from PDX every hour (shuttles run from 5:30 AM to 12:30AM).
When arriving at the Portland International Airport (PDX):
- Go to Baggage Claim #9.
- If an Airport Greeter is working, they will meet you here (only available during peak arrival days/times)
- Locate the shuttle information booth outside of Baggage Claim #9.
- Use your Airport Shuttle Ticket Reservation to board the Shuttle.
For more information about the airport, watch the below video featuring Ground Transportation options leaving PDX.
Have questions? Need help or accommodations?
Email us: [email protected]
Please be sure to include your full name and OSU ID number listed on your admissions letter. Anyone traveling with special needs, such as a disability or a medical condition, should contact the orientation team as early as possible with accommodation requests. The INTO OSU Student Services team is happy to help you work with OSU Student Health Services and Disability Access Services to help meet your needs.