Arrival in the United States
Once you have been admitted to a university and have notified them of your acceptance, you should receive further information about your new school and procedures for your arrival on campus. These should include details of the best way to reach the campus. 

Plan to arrive on a week-day, if possible, when the school’s administrative offices are open and campus activities are in full swing. Notify the U.S. institution if you are traveling with dependents, and be sure to ask about married student housing, day care facilities, activities for spouses, schooling for your children, and any other questions that may be important to you and your family.

Orientation
U.S. universities hold arrival orientations for new international students to familiarize them with the campus and its facilities and to help with adjustment to life in the United States. The orientation lasts up to one week and may be compulsory or optional, but you are strongly advised to attend. 

It will cover a variety of useful topics:

• how to use the library, health center, and other university facilities; academic regulations, expectations, and sup-port services 

• how to register for classes; U.S. culture and social life, culture shock, and adjusting to life in the United States 

• local services, visa and legal regulations
  

All of this information will help you integrate more easily into life as a student in the United States. At the orientation you will also get to know other international students on campus and the staff who handle any matters relating to international students at the university usually known as international student advisers .

International Student Adviser (ISA)
U.S. universities that regularly admit international students have special staff assigned and trained to work with them. They are usually called international student advisers (ISAs) or foreign student advisers (FSAs). You can go to these staff members to ask any questions related to your status as an international student. They also are there to help if you have any problems or concerns.

Throughout the year, they and the International Student Office usually organize social and cultural events for international students and their families.

Social Life

A variety of organizations and activities await you on most campuses, and getting involved is a great way to meet new friends, including Americans. You may find student-run radio and TV stations, newspapers, sports teams, and social clubs that are looking for new members. U.S. universities usually have an international society too. Most campuses have a Student Activities Office that can tell you what is happening on campus.