Arriving at Pacific

All new students are required to attend an international student orientation. It is important to carefully plan your travel and arrival so that you can attend this orientation and have some time to adjust before classes start.

Step One

Purchase a ticket

Step Two

Tell us when you will arrive

Step Three

Learn about entering the United States:

F-1 Students

• What to Expect at the U.S. Port of Entry for F-1 Students (English)
• Llegada A Un Punto De Ingreso A Estados Unidos … Lo Que Puede Esperar un Estudiante (PDF)
• 米国通関手続き地への到着 …学生に求められるもの (PDF)
• 미 입국 시…학생의 준비 사항 (PDF)
• 到达美国入埠时留学生所应注意事项 (PDF)

J-1 Exchange Visitors

• What to Expect at the U.S. Port of Entry for J-1 Exchange Visitors (English)
• Llegada A Un Punto De Ingreso A Estados Unidos … Lo Que Puede Esperar Un Visitante De Intercambio (PDF)
• 米国通関手続き地への到着交換渡航者に求められるもの (PDF)
• 미 입국 시…교환 방문자의 준비 사항 (PDF)
• 到达美国入埠时访问学者所应注意事项 (PDF)

Learn about customs and baggage inspection:

• Customs and Border Protection

Learn what to expect at U.S. airport security screenings:

• Transportation Security Administration

Are you flying directly to Portland International Airport? Learn what to expect:

• International Arrivals (Watch their great video! It's really helpful.)