International Students Orientation

Congratulations on your acceptance to Minnesota State University Moorhead! We are excited to welcome you into the Dragon Family.

To help you adjust to life in Moorhead, all new international students are strongly encouraged to attend international orientation and the SOAR program.

These programs will introduce you to the university and Moorhead community and will highlight services that will be helpful to you during your transition and time at Minnesota State University Moorhead. All new international students need to attend international orientation and SOAR program to take care of immigration and registration.

Fall Orientation - held during the week prior to the start of fall term.

• Fall 2021 - August 18-August 22
  • Orientation Schedule August 2021 (coming soon)
  • Fall 2021 Important Payment Information
  • STUDY in the STATES

Spring Orientation - held during the week prior to the start of spring term.

• January 6 - January 9, 2022
  • Orientation Schedule January 2022
  • Spring 2022 Important Payment Information
  • STUDY in the STATES (Link to external site hosted by the United States government, providing excellent information to help in the transition to the U.S.)