International Student Orientation will be offered in both on-line and in-person sessions. More information with specific dates/times will be sent to you by email upon confirmation of your enrollment. Attendance at orientation is required.
Students studying in the US are expected to arrive by the “Required Arrival Date in the US” in order to attend the mandatory in-person international orientation and TB/Tuberculosis testing dates.
Important Dates
International Welcome Week
ALL new F-1 visa students in the US are REQUIRED to attend International Welcome Week .
Students must complete required Tuberculosis/TB testing during orientation. Students will also have the opportunity to learn more about IVC and meet with the campus community. Additional details will be sent to you by email.
Self-Paced Online Orientation
- Students can complete the On-Line International Orientation class in Canvas at any time, but all items must be completed within the first month of the semester.
- Mandatory Immigration Check-In is also done through Canvas.
- Self-Paced Orientation includes video instruction, quizzes, assignments, handouts, and document submission to the International Student Office
How Do I Access Self-Paced Orientation?
- Visit the IVC Canvas webpage (Chrome browser recommended).
- Click Portal for Students, Faculty & Staff
- Enter your full college email address (ex. Jdoe23@ivc.edu)
- Enter your current IVC password
Please note:
- You will not be able to log in to Canvas until you have registered for a class.
- It takes at least 4-6 hours after registering for your first class to be able to log in to Canvas as there is a delay between Mysite registration and Canvas.
Need Help Accessing Canvas?
Visit the following IVC Technology Services webpages: