International Student Orientation

For the Fall semester, you should pay your deposit, apply for housing, and register for courses by August 1st.

For the Spring semester, you should pay your deposit, apply for housing, and register for courses by December 15th.

You can pay your deposits and student bill through the Student Finance tab in Colleague Self-Service.

To pay your deposits, select Deposits from the menu at the top, select the correct term (example: Fall 2026), and then select which deposit to pay (Tuition Deposit or Housing Fee). Then, click Continue to enter your payment information and submit. Note: Each deposit payment must be submitted separately.

After you have registered for classes, you must pay your student bill. To pay your student bill, select Make Payment from the menu at the top and enter the amount to pay toward your bill. Then, click Continue to enter your payment information and submit.

Email Zach Jones or Suma Jayakar if you have any questions.

There are different dorm building which vary in layout. Each dorm will provide a bed frame, mattress, drawers for clothes, a desk with a chair, and a bookshelf.

To get a better idea of what each dorm looks like, check out the individual residence hall pages. 

A lot of international students request housing for our international dorm, called I-House; however, there is a multitude of other great housing options.

After you have submitted your Tuition Deposit payment and cleared all holds on your Colleague account, you can register for classes through the Student Planning tab in Colleague Self-Service.

First, search for and select the courses you want to take and add them to your Course Plan. Then, go to Advising and select Request Review to have your advisor review your selected classes. After your advisor has reviewed your Course Plan and approved your courses, click Register Now to secure your spot in the selected classes.

Email Zach Jones or Suma Jayakar if you have any questions.

Buy a US SIM card or international plan to be able to make local calls/texts when you travel.

At orientation, the OGI office will also provide U.S. SIM cards that you can easily set up. It is important that you have a U.S. phone number in order for you to stay in touch with our workers during ISO and throughout your stay!

During ISO, the OGI office will provide opportunities to go to Walmart where you can buy bedding. After ISO, there is also a city bus that drives from LeTourneau University to Walmart and back. For online shopping, Amazon also has great options for essential items. Once you are on campus, you can have items delivered through the campus mail center.

It is important to discuss with your roommate what each other's expectations are. Get to know them and be understanding. Learn to respect your roommate's personal space and also communicate your preferences. One of the biggest things that you need to learn when living with another person is to be lenient and flexible. Of course, do not let others disrespect you; however, you also need to learn that not everything can be exactly how you would like it to be. Communicate your needs and be friendly. Lastly, be a good friend. Sometimes your roommate is going through a rough time, and all they want is a friend that listens.

Longview has a city bus that can take students from campus to downtown and to Walmart. Public transportation is very minimal, and most people drive their own cars. The OGI office has a student driver system that allows international students to make Important Ride Requests to banks, hospitals, etc. This driver system is only available for important appointments and not daily transportation.