Orientation group of Fall 2022

International Student Orientation

Welcome to Stetson University! Use the campus map to help you find your way around.

Important Dates

  • Move-in date for new international students: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
  • International Student Orientation: Wednesday-Thursday, January 8-9, 2025
  • FOCUS for all new students (not just international): Friday-Saturday, January 10-11, 2025

» More information about FOCUS.

The Orientation

International student orientation is mandatory for all incoming and transfer international students! We cover a lot of important information, including:

  • How to ensure that you are staying in status with your visa
  • Information on general and academic culture in the United States
  • Tips on how you can be successful while you are a student at Stetson University

There will also be fun activities so you can meet and mingle with other new international students. 

Spring orientation will be held in person on January 8-9, 2025.

This video will help you prepare for your arrival at Stetson!

What to Bring to Orientation

  • Face mask (if you wish)
  • A light jacket or sweater - it can get cold inside!
  • A reusable water bottle
  • Pen or pencil
  • Notebook

Transportation

Free transportation to and from the Orlando International Airport (MCO) will be offered for new international students between the hours of 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. If you signed up for the shuttle, more information will be provided to you via email.

If you arrive on a different day, or outside of these hours, you will be responsible for finding your transportation to campus. Some suggestions include:

DeLand / Amtrak - SunRail this is a brand new connection opening in Summer 2024. The Amtrack train station is NOT located at the airport, and you will need Lyft or Uber or a taxi from the station in DeLand to Stetson Campus, but it is one of the more affordable options for getting to Stetson. The SunRail only runs Monday-Friday and does not run during the night, so be sure to check their timetable to see if this option will work for you.

Lyft, or Uber (You need to get the app on your phone and link it to your credit card if you haven’t already), ride prices vary and can be about $100 each way.

Groome Shuttle: This is the one of the more affordable option for someone traveling to campus on their own, but the bus will not drop you off directly on campus.

  • Shuttles will drop you off at Village Cafe DeLand, exit 116, 431 Orange Camp Road, but from there, you will need a taxi or Uber/Lyft to get to campus (you can call a taxi or use Uber or Lyft)

Hire a private car

  • Please contact WORLD if you would like recommendations for a private car company

Rent a car from the Orlando airport and drive to campus (must be at least 21 years old and have a valid international driver’s license): 

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

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