International Student and Scholar Services

Welcome to K-State!

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When you arrive to Manhattan

You must report your arrival to Kansas State University with International Student and Scholar Services as required by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

To complete the reporting requirements and check-in with ISSS:

  • You must have your eID activated at the time you submit the check-in. If you still need to register for an eID please visit this link -https://www.k-state.edu/it/resources/access-software/eid/.
  • Have your immigration documents scanned and saved for uploading purposes. Documents include passport (pages with photo and expiration date), I-94 (https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home), I-20 or DS-2019.
  • Know the U.S. address where you will be currently staying at, even if it is a temporary address.
  • Complete the Check-In survey and upload the requested documents. Student must sign in using their eID and password. You will then receive further information with a checklist of next steps.
  • If you need help translating the check-in survey please review this link: Step by step instructions for webpage translation in Google Chrome

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  • Your next step is to read through the Arrival Checklist . Some of the items you may have already taken care of.

Summer 2025 New International Student Orientation

As a new international student at Kansas State University you are required to participate in the New International Student Orientation hosted by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS). The Summer 2025 Orientation will be offered online via Canvas. After you have completed your ISSS Check-in survey, you will receive an email invitation to your K-State account to access the ISSS orientation course.

Fall 2025 New International Student Orientation

As a new international student at Kansas State University you are required to participate in the New International Student Orientation hosted by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS). Our orientation will have both virtual and in-person components.

Virtual Orientation: After you have completed your ISSS Check-in survey, you will receive an email invitation to your K-State email for the ISSS orientation course in Canvas. Completing this course is mandatory and should be done before the in-person Orientation.

In-person Orientation: You are required to participate in the Fall 2025 in-person Orientation starting on Monday, August 18th, 2025 at 8:00 am in Umberger Hall, Room 105. We will have events scheduled for you throughout the week.

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