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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 click HERE.
  • Have your immigration documents scanned and saved for uploading purposes. Documents include passport (pages with photo and expiration date), I-94 (click HERE to download your I-94 on the CBP website), 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 and Fall 2026 New International Student Orientations

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 for students who begin their programs in the fall and spring semesters has both virtual and in-person components. (Orientation for students who begin their program during the summer session is fully online.)

Virtual Orientation (all students):
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; if you do not review the materials and complete the quiz, a hold will be placed on your KSIS account and you won’t be able to register for future classes.

In-person Orientation (fall and spring semester start dates):
You are required to participate in the Fall 2026 in-person Orientation starting on Monday, August 17th, 2026. We will have events scheduled for you throughout the week.

Fall 2026 International Student Oreintation Schedule **coming soon**

 

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