Arrival Date
When should I arrive at KU?
Plan to arrive at KU by your new student arrival date. For F-1/J-1 students, check the program start date on your I-20 ("Program of Study" section) or DS-2019 (item3). You must arrive in the United States by this date. This date is before classes begin.
Summer 2025 - New Student Arrival Dates
- All summer admit students must arrive by - May 28, 2025
Fall 2025 - New Student Arrival Dates (updated 12/20/24)
A recent decision has been made by the University to start Fall 2025 semester classes one week earlier than previously published.
- All new international students (graduate, undergraduate and exchange students) must arrive by - August 4th, 2025
How early can I arrive?
If you are in F-1 or J-1 status, you can enter the U.S. up to 30 days before the program start date (also listed on your I-20 or DS-2019).
How late can I arrive?
For F-1/J-1 students, check the program start date on your I-20 ("Program of Study" section) / DS-2019 (item 3). You must arrive in the U.S. by this date.