{"id":4311,"date":"2015-04-15T13:57:26","date_gmt":"2015-04-15T20:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/student-life\/?page_id=4311"},"modified":"2026-05-26T14:00:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T21:00:36","slug":"international-orientation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hmc.edu\/student-life\/orientation\/international-orientation\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 International Orientation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In addition to the New Student Orientation, 91̽»¨ Mudd requires that you participate in the New International Student and Scholar Orientation (NISSO).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NISSO occurs before the college\u2019s own new student orientation, to assure that students have the chance to participate and get acclimated to the campus before all students arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important Information About New International Student and Scholar Orientation (NISSO)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

NISSO 2026 Dates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Virtual Modules Begin:<\/strong>\u00a0TBD
NISSO Move-In:<\/strong>\u00a0August 19, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*NISSO Programming:<\/strong>\u00a0Aug. 19\u201326, 2026 *Students will be moving into their residence halls.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meals will be provided starting the afternoon of Aug. 19. A full schedule will be sent out to students in July. All events are subject to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NISSO programming will consist of workshops covering topics ranging from staying in status, USA 101, academic support, health insurance, career support and more. There will also be social events such as outings with our Summer Institute participants and other 5C international students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

NISSO is required for all incoming international students and scholars with a F-1 or J-1 visa who will begin study in fall 2025 at 91̽»¨. Third-culture students are also encouraged to apply, however, space will be prioritized to visa-holding students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to register for NISSO 2026! (Link Coming Soon!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration will close on TBD.<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions about New International Student and Scholar Orientation please email dso@hmc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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