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CPT NOTICE
Effective immediately, UVA is suspending the authorization of non-required, course-credit CPT requests. This includes opportunities tied to academic credit, which are integral to the program of study but not required for degree completion. Visit CPT Update | International Students & Scholars Program for the latest information.
Duration of Status & Academic Mobility
On September 14, 2026, a nationwide preliminary injunction was issued, which blocks the Elimination of Duration of Status rule from taking effect and prohibits DHS and USCIS from implementing it. The government is expected to appeal the injunction. Please continue to monitor our FAQ page, which we will continue to update with any developments as the case continues.
The Department of Homeland Security's rule introduces significant changes to regulations governing F and J visa holders, including:
- The elimination of Duration of Status
- Restrictions on academic mobility
For more information visit FAQ: Elimination of Duration of Status & Academic Mobility | International Students & Scholars Program
Fall 2026 Orientation
New Student and Orientation
ISO Orientation Schedule for Incoming International Students
| Global Greeters Corner Dinner | Monday, August 17 6:45PM | UVA Chapel |
| Graduate Student Resource Fair | Tuesday, August 18 9AM | Newcomb Hall Theatre Lobby |
| MANDATORY GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION | Tuesday, August 18 10AM | Newcomb Hall Theatre |
| Global Greeters Corner Dinner | Tuesday, August 18 5:45PM | UVA Chapel |
| International Families Welcome Reception by UVA Engagement (Undergraduates) | Wednesday, August 19 5:00pm | JPJ Arena |
| MANDATORY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION | Thursday, August 20 1PM | Newcomb Hall Theatre |
| Global Greeters Movie and Board Game Night | Thursday, August 20 8PM | International Residential College |
| New International Graduate Student Dinner (Graduates) | Friday, August 21 5PM | UVA International Center |
| Global Greeters Farmer's Market Trip | Saturday, August 22 9:30AM | UVA Chapel Bus Stop |
| Global Greeters Ice Cream and Boba Social | Sunday, August 23 1PM | The Rotunda |
| Global Greeters Insider's Tour | Sunday, August 23 3PM | Newcomb Hall |
| MANDATORY EXCHANGE STUDENT ORIENTATION | Monday, August 24 4PM | Minor Hall 125 |
Please check with your department and/or Orientation & New Student Programs for additional required orientation events.
Student Council Airbus
Airbus is a shuttle bus service provided by UVA's Student Council which provides low-cost bus transportation from Dulles to UVA for students upon the start of the semester. Tickets will be available for purchase later in the summer. Learn more about Airbus here.
August 2026 Airbus Dates
Monday, August 17: Summer Break Return from Dulles Airport
ISSP does not manage the Airbus service and thus cannot answer questions about Airbus logistics. For any questions, please contact [email protected]