International Student Registration and Orientation

If you have any questions about ISS registration or orientation, please contact the ISS office at iss@okstate.edu with your OSU student ID and full name.

• Step 1: Check if you need to take Placement Exams 

  If you are required to take Placement Exams, go to University Assessment & Testing webpage for more information.

   

  A. Math Placement Exam

   

  Math Placement testing in the afternoon. (Testing for Math Placement will be at the Math Learning Success Center and/or the fourth floor of the Classroom Building. Students WILL NOT be able to register for testing at University Testing Center).

   

  B. Reading Placement Exam

   

  Reading Placement testing (Testing for Reading Placement will be at the Math Learning Success Center and/or the fourth floor of the Classroom Building. Students WILL NOT be able to register for testing at University Testing Center). 

• Step 2: Register at University Health Services (UHS) 

  Upon your arrival, you should check in to UHS for your Health Screening.

   

  For students beginning in Summer 2025:

  The week of June 2-6 by appointment only. Appointments may be made on the patient portal after you create your Okey account.

   

  For students beginning in Fall 2025:

  Health Screening dates and times are listed below:

  Tuesday, August 5^th - 8:30am - 11:30am & 1:00pm - 3:00pm

  Thursday, August 7^th - 8:30am - 11:30am & 1:00pm - 3:00pm

  Tuesday, August 12^th - 8:30am - 11:30am & 1:00pm - 3:00pm

  Thursday, August 14^th - 8:30am - 11:30am & 1:00pm - 3:00pm

  Monday, August 18^th - 8:30am - 11:30am & 1:00pm - 3:00pm

   

  You will need to check in with University Health Services (UHS) for your new student health screening, and your blood sample will be drawn for a Tuberculosis test.

   

  Please bring your OSU email address and ID number, a form of identification (Passport), and any immunization records for Hepatitis B and measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). Your records must be printed in English.

   

  You will receive a yellow clearance card for International Students and Scholars (ISS) registration (see below) from UHS once you have completed your health screening.

   

  It would be helpful to fill out and bring the New Student Medical Requirements form when visiting. Click here for other useful forms.

• Step 3: Once you’ve arrived in the U.S., start your online immigration registration
  1. Login to your Student Profile through Terra Dotta using your O-Key credentials.
     •  Use the Login with Campus ID option.
  2. ISS will send you an email with detailed registration instructions.
  3. Make sure to scan and attach copies of your:
     • Passport
     • Visa
     • Initial I-20
     • Yellow clearance card from UHS
     • I-94 for the most recent entry into the U.S.
  4. Upload the copies onto Terra Dotta.

   

• Step 4: Advising Meeting and Enrollment  

  The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will help you to enroll and check with your academic department advisor for any additional information.

   

  You are required to register and attend orientation and enrollment on Wednesday, August 13 at 9 a.m. at Click Hall, ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center. You will need to check in with UHS and ISS before you can enroll in classes, so make sure you complete the steps above before attending! If you need any further assistance, you can drop by 103 General Academic Building.

   

  Please note: Summer 2025 admits do not have a formal orientation and enrollment program in June. Students are expected to attend the orientation and enrollment program for new students in August.

   

  Once enrolled, login to your Terra Dotta account again and fill out the Enrollment Confirmation form. Make sure you have a screenshot or proof of enrollment that reflects you have registered in sufficient credit hours.

   

  Reminder: International students can only enroll in one online course towards full-time enrollment requirement.

• Step 5: Schedule your new I-20 pick-up time and date at the ISS office 

  You will receive a separate email in 2-3 business days upon your enrollment confirmation submission on Terra Dotta.

   

  After receiving an email from the ISS office, you can pick up your Continued Attendance I-20 at the front desk of the ISS Office: 309 Wes Watkins Center.

   

  You MUST bring your passport or OSU ID card with you when you come to the ISS Office to pick it up.

• Step 6: Complete ISS Online Orientation 

  The International Online Orientation provides important information on immigration, legal, health and academic issues. All new international students (including transfers from U.S.

  institutions) are required to complete the ISS Online Orientation on Terra Dotta. If you have finished the orientation and quiz on Terra Dotta prior to arriving in Stillwater, you are done.

   

  The International Online Orientation is MANDATORY for all new international students. Failure to complete orientation will result in:

  • • A hold on your enrollment for the subsequent semester.
    • An additional $100.00 charge.

   

  Please note: this orientation is in addition to the in-person orientation and enrollment session AND the New Student Welcome Event. ALL sessions are mandatory.