Late Arrival Information
What to do if you must arrive late
It is important to make every effort to arrive on or before the reporting date noted on your I-20 or DS-2019.
How to make a late arrival request if you are an undergraduate student
Step 1: Let us know
To request a late arrival, email iadvisor@iu.edu with your reason for being late, as well as any documentation you have to support your need to arrive after the report date on your I-20 document.
Step 2: Prepare for departure
If approved, you will receive an approval by email from the Office of International affairs. Please print the email and keep it with your travel documents. Be prepared to show it to the officer at the port-of-entry if they have questions about your late arrival.
Step 3: Arrange your orientation and assessments
Be sure to review your admission letter to know which placement assessments you are required to take. You must arrange for late orientation and placement assessments. Learn more about placement assessments »
- If you are required to take the EAP Placement Test, contact the Testing Center to schedule your test. You can schedule your test online or call 317-278-2750.
- Schedule your Academic Orientation Program. Your academic orientation must occur after you take your ALEKS and EAP Placement Tests. You can schedule your academic orientation online or call 317- 274-4240.
Schedule your International Student Orientation by calling the Office of International Affairs at 317-274-7000. You can also email us at oia@iu.edu.
Late-arrival information for first-year undergraduate students (Freshmen)
Fall
Freshmen admitted for the Fall semester are encouraged to participate in International Welcome Week and are required to attend Bridge Week.
Freshmen who cannot attend Bridge Week due to extenuating circumstances must be approved in advance for an exception by contacting Bridge Week staff. Students wishing to arrive after the first week of classes must defer their admission to the following semester.
Spring
Freshmen admitted for the Spring semester must attend the International Welcome Week. The Welcome Week begins one week before classes begin.
If your late arrival will cause you to miss the Welcome Week, you must request late arrival permission using the instructions below. Please note that OIA will never approve a late arrival request past the 3rd day of classes. Students wishing to arrive after the 3rd day of classes must defer their admission to the following semester.
Late arrival information for non-first-year undergraduate students
Incoming transfer students must attend International Welcome Week which begins one week before classes start. If your late arrival will cause you to miss International Welcome Week, you must request late arrival permission by contacting iadvisor@iu.edu. Students wishing to arrive after the first week of classes must defer their admission to the following semester.
How to make a late arrival request if you are a graduate student
Late arrival permission for graduate students is normally approved by the academic department, not the Office of International Affairs. To request late arrival, take these steps:
Step 1: Let us know
Contact your graduate department to request permission. If they approve, they must email iadvisor@iu.edu with verifying approval and specifying the latest approved arrival date. You should print this email and keep it with your travel documents. Be prepared to show it to the officer at the port-of-entry if they have questions about your late arrival.
Step 2: Arrange your EAP Assessment
Review your admission letter to find out if you are required to take the EAP Placement Test, contact the Testing Center to schedule your test. You can schedule your test online or call 317-278-2750.
Step 3: Arrange your orientations
Schedule your International Student Orientation by calling the Office ofInternational Affairs at 317-274-7000. You can also email us at oia@iu.edu.
You will also want to work with your department to schedule any late departmental orientation you need to attend.
