Pre-Arrival Resources

Welcome to UT Dallas. We are committed to your success and to help you integrate into campus life. Please review the resources we have prepared for you.


Track important assignments you must complete prior to and after arrival in the U.S. The New International Student Checklist is divided into two parts: pre-arrival to the U.S. and post-arrival. Use this checklist to keep track of all the important assignments you must complete as you prepare to register for classes.

Watch live and/or recorded presentations from Intercultural Programs and UT Dallas Staff about important topics for new international students.

Learn about the on- and off-campus housing options available to international students.

Review travel information about getting to and navigating around Dallas.

Enjoy the services of Big Howdy, a community partner of UT Dallas, including airport pickups for new international students.

Find useful information about preparing for life in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, including transportation, managing your finances, mobile phones, shopping and cultural resources.

Review The New Student Guide (pdf) to learn about services available at UT Dallas.

Connect with current students from your culture by joining a cultural student organization.