To make your transition to college life as smooth as possible, here are the essentials you need to prepare for your first year at Wooster.
International Student Orientation
International Student Orientation (ISO) is mandatory for all international students. It is optional but highly recommended for global scholars/third culture kids. If you are a global scholar and are uncertain about attending, you are encouraged to email international@wooster.edu to learn more.
SPRING ORIENTATION 2026
January 10 & 11, 2026 – International Student Move–In
- Students may not move to campus before this date.
- Shuttle service is provided from Cleveland Hopkins Airport on January 10 and 11 only. Completion of the Arrival Form is mandatory. We will notify students of the shuttle schedule once we have reviewed all students’ arrival times.
- All students, regardless of their travel arrangements, must complete the Arrival Form by December 17.
January 12, 2026 – International Student Orientation
- We will provide shuttles to Walmart
- Banks, Phone Providers, and Campus Resources will be available
- Students will attend sessions on Immigration, Academics, and Ways to Adjust to Campus
- Opportunities to meet new and returning students
Immigration to the U.S.
Once you have secured your admission to Wooster, confirmed your ability to finance a Wooster education, and received your I-20, you still have several very important next steps to follow.
What to Bring
Read our list of recommendations for what to bring with you to campus.
Are you excited about coming to Wooster? Check out this video to where three international alumni share their experiences coming to Wooster and how the College prepared them for life afterwards.