New Students Arrival Information

Welcome to Arkansas Tech University!

As a newly admitted student planning for your upcoming study time and arrival in the U.S., you may have many questions. The IMSSO has prepared for you a New International Student Information Packet. This packet is designed to help you...from visa basics to the weather in Arkansas. Please take time to read this information carefully. A copy of this packet was also included with your I-20 and letter of acceptance. Just click on the appropriate link below to read the information packet.

Click here to read the New International Student Information Packet...

Registration and Orientation for the spring 2009 semester will take place on Thursday, January 8 through Friday, January 9. Classes for the spring semester will begin on Monday, January 12, 2009. Attendance at registration and orientation is mandatory for all new students. Please make plans to arrive in the U.S. prior to the beginning of your orientation program.

Click here to view the Spring 2009 Orientation Schedule

Special Note Regarding On-Campus Housing for Spring 2009

All new students beginning Tech in the spring 2009 semester should apply for on-campus housing as soon as possible. Housing on-campus fills very quickly.
Students should submit a housing application and a $25 application fee to the Housing Office. You can apply online at http://www.atu.edu/reslife/housing-application.shtml.
Students should apply for on-campus housing by November 1, 2008.

Please apply soon! Rooms are filling quickly.

If you have any questions, please contact the IMSSO.

We look forward to seeing you soon!