The
Orientation Program offered by the International Programs
and Services Office (IPSO) for all international students
new to the Middle Tennessee State University is mandatory.
Orientation is always one week before classes start
for the spring and fall semesters. All F-1 visa holders must
attend Orientation prior to registration for courses.
Click
here to view Orientation Schedule.
If
English is not your first language, you may be required to
participate in an English writing exam so that you can be
placed in the appropriate courses. Scores will be available
the day after testing. If you have to take the Developmental
Studies Compass test, you do not need to take the ESL screening
test. After you register, you may pay your bill and obtain
a student ID card, parking permit, e-mail account, etc. Your
post office box will not be assigned to you for about two
weeks after the semester begins. You may a campus directory
with the telephone numbers of all departmental and school
personal from the Telephone Services, located at the Telecommunications
Building or from the Information Booth in the main lobby of
Cope Administration.
Graduate
Students:
If you are a Graduate student at Middle Tennessee State University
you must have the following paperwork sent in.