Fall 2026 New International Student Orientation
August 17-22, 2026
We are excited to have you join us as a new student in Fall 2026! Plans are currently underway for your arrival on August 14-16, 2026. Your first step is to register for orientation and you will be sent all of your next steps via email.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
GRADUATE STUDENTS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Plan Your Arrival
Preparing for your arrival at ETSU? Visit the Arrival Instructions website for essential details, including arrival dates, transportation options, housing information, and more! Start planning your journey to ensure a smooth transition to campus life.
Tentative Schedule (subject to change)
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Sunday, August 16
Time Event 8:00am-8:00pm Airport Pick-Ups and Residence Hall Check-Ins 6:00-7:30pm Dinner at the Ada Earnest House (optional) -
Monday, August 17
Time Event 10:00-11:30am Welcome Event 12:00-1:00pm Lunch with Small Groups 1:00-2:00pm ETSU Resource Fair 2:00-3:00pm Campus Tour 4:00-6:00pm Graduate School Orientation (graduate students only) 5:00-6:00pm Dinner -
Tuesday, August 18
Time Event 7:00-8:30am Breakfast (optional) 9:00-9:30am Visit Johnson City Overview 9:30-10:30am Cultural Awareness 11:00-11:30am Public Safety 11:30-12:00pm University Health Clinic 12:00-1:00pm Lunch with Small Groups 1:00-2:00pm Library Tour and Activity 2:00-3:00pm Counseling Center 3:00-4:00pm Small Group Time 4:00-5:30pm Break 5:30-8:00pm Cookout at Ada Earnest House -
Wednesday, August 19
Time Event 7:00-8:30am Breakfast (optional) 9:00-9:30am Immigration Q&A 9:30-10:00am Small Groups 10:00-12:00pm Practical Help and Next Steps 12:00-1:00pm Lunch with Small Group 7:00-8:00pm Preview Check-In (undergraduate students only)
