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Mandatory Immigration Validation & International Student Orientation

Programs & Events

We're excited to welcome you to the UNCW campus. Join us for MIVISO (the Mandatory Immigration Validation and International Student Orientation) to meet the other UNCW international students and learn about immigration regulations, campus rules, student health & wellness as well as tour our beautiful campus, and learn how to adjust to U.S. culture.

The Fall 2023 MIVISO will be held on August 18th for incoming international students.

MIVISO Schedule Fall 2023

Time Location Activity
9:30AM– 10:00AM Burney Center Check-in for students 
10:00AM– 10:45AM Burney Center Welcome to UNCW: Introduction to OISS, OISS Resources, Emergency information
10:45AM—11:40AM Burney Center Transitioning to UNCW, Campus Support Services, Health insurance
11:40AM -12:15PM Burney Center Group Picture, Campus Tour
12:15PM - 1:20pm Burney Center Lunch (Provided) - One Cards
1:20PM-1:45PM Burney Center Introduction to U.S. Classroom, Involvement
1:45PM-2:00PM Burney Center  Dean of Students
2:00PM-2:50PM Burney Center UNCW & Wilmington Life, International Student Panel
2:50PM-4:00PM Burney/Cameron 105 J-1 & F-1 Immigration Check in
4:00PM- 5:00PM Burney Center Resource Fair: American banks and phones, Student Health Center, Borrowing Bin (free, gently-used items!)
5:00pm Necessities Run
*This schedule is tentative and should only serve as an example. The Fall 2023 MIVISO is subject to change.*
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