International Student Orientation
ISP runs a new student orientation program specifically for new F-1 visa students. The International Student Orientation is mandatory; you must attend to receive priority enrollment for future quarters. Admitted F-1 visa students can find out about registering for orientation, what to expect, and how to prepare below.
Spring 2026
Workshops
Class Registration Q&A
Brief registration and assesment presentation followed by a questions and answers session.
- Date: Feb. 18
- Time: 8 a.m.
Preparing for arrival Workshop
This workshop helps new international students navigate the essential steps before and after arriving in the U.S. (Please note that academic advising and course selection will not be covered.)
- Date: Mar. 3
- Time: 8 a.m.
Registration Date and Class Schedule
- The class schedule will be available on January. 26, 2026. Check out the class schedule for updates.
- Your assigned course registration date is February 24, starting at 8 a.m. (Pacific Time)
- The Spring 2026 quarter starts on Monday, April 6, 2026.
- You will use MyPortal to register for classes, and first-time users need a CWID and password.
Tuition Payment
- International students have until the second Friday of the quarter to pay their fees, except for summer, when payment is due upon registration.
- If you decide not to attend De Anza College, you must drop all classes before the refund deadline; otherwise, you're responsible for the fees. No exceptions apply, and the ISP office cannot drop classes on your behalf.
- Refer to the refund policy for refund request. Feel free to contact Cashier's Office with any tuition payment questions.
Virtual drop-in counseling
Special virtual drop-in counseling hours for newly admitted students
- Mondays 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m
- Fridays 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m
In-Person Orientation
- Date: Wednesday, March 25 2026
- Time: 9am
- Location: MLC 103
Summer 2026
Workshops
Class registration Q&A
Brief registration and assesment presentation followed by a questions and answers session.
- Date: TBD
- Time: TBD
Preparing for arrival Workshop
This workshop helps new international students navigate the essential steps before and after arriving in the U.S. (Please note that academic advising and course selection will not be covered.)
- Date: TBD
- Time: TBD
Registration Date and Class Schedule
TBD
Tuition Payment
- TBD
In-Person Orientation
- Date: TBD
- Time: TBD
- Location: Conf room A&B
