See the World with The University of New Orleans
Incoming Exchange Students
(Students coming to UNO on exchange from overseas)

Important Dates and Information for Fall 2008 Students

  • Note: as we have more information, dates will be added
  • Deadline for Application for Admission (international students): June 1, 2008
  • Fall 2008 pre-registration begins: April 7, 2008
  • Fall 2008 arrival date: August 19, 2008
  • Mandatory OISS orientation: August 20, 2008 (subject to change)
  • Mandatory UNO ISEP orientation: August 22, 2008
  • Regular classes start: August 25, 2008
  • Labor Day Holiday (campus offices closed): September 1, 2008
  • Mid-semester break (no classes, campus offices open): October 9-10, 2008
  • Mid-semester exams: October 13-17, 2008
  • Spring 2009 pre-registration begins: November 3, 2008
  • International Education Week: November 17-21, 2008
  • Thanksgiving Holidays: November 27-30, 2008
  • Last day of Saturday classes: November 22, 2008
  • Last day of regular classes: December 5 , 2008
  • Final examinations begin: December 6, 2008
  • Final examinations end: December 12, 2008 (make sure you plan for your finals early. Here's the schedule: http://registrar.uno.edu/bulletin/finals.cfm
  • Final grades available on Web-STAR: December 18, 2008

Getting Ready to Go back to your home country

  • Before you book your flight home, know your final exam schedule (see above). Once you know your class schedule, you can look up your final exam schedule (even now)!
  • Don't forget to request that an official transcript be sent to your home institution. Pick up the necessary form from the ISEP office. Cost: $7.50.
  • And don't forget to fill out our online evaluation form. We'll send you the link when it is time.
  • Make sure the ISEP office knows your return plans. And if you need help in getting to the airport or wrapping things up, let us know and we'll help if we can.

After You're Home Again

  • Once you're home, keep checking to make sure your official transcript ARRIVED at your home institution.
  • Keep in touch! Send us pictures! Enter in the 2008 International Educaiton Week Photo Contest ( in November 2008)!
  • Tell your friends at your home University about UNO!

Helpful links for international students:

http://admissions.uno.edu/factsinternat.cfm

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1267.html

UNO Office of International Students and Scholars

 

 

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