If you are an international student planning to start your undergraduate or graduate program in Fall 2025, you may be facing challenges regarding securing your student visa. In response, many Shorelight universities have extended their arrival and start dates to ensure that you can stay on track.
Looking for Fall 2025 application deadlines? See which schools are still accepting applications >
Fall 2025 Arrival & Start Dates for International Students
Have questions about student visa interview availability, traveling to the US, and campus support services? Check out our FAQs guide to studying in the US in Fall 2025. You can also reach out to a Shorelight advisor for personalized guidance.
Start visa prep ASAP: We recommend preparing for your visa interview now, ahead of the interview schedules opening back up. You can schedule time with one of our visa support specialists (make bookings via our Global visa specialist calendar or South Asia visa specialist calendar) or attend one of our How to Ace Your F-1 Visa Interview webinars.
Schedule interview once available: Schedule visa interviews as soon as appointments open up and when your acceptance letters and I-20 forms have been received.
Know any travel protocols before leaving home: Understand and comply with all airline and consulate requirements prior to traveling to campus. (Here is what to expect when you land at a US airport.)
Fall 2025 Key Arrival and Start Dates
Reach out to your Shorelight advisor for the latest updates or to request a late arrival date.
Adelphi University
Arrival Date: August 18, 2025
Classes Start: August 25, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: September 5, 2025
American Collegiate, DC
Arrival Date: August 20, 2025
Classes Start: August 25, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: September 8, 2025
American Collegiate, Los Angeles
Arrival Date: September 15, 2025
Classes Start: September 22, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: September 28, 2025
American University
Arrival Date: August 20, 2025
Classes Start: August 25, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: September 8, 2025
Auburn University
Arrival Date: August 12, 2025
Classes Start: August 19, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: September 1, 2025
Auburn University at Montgomery
Arrival Date: August 19, 2025
Classes Start: August 19, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: TBD
Cleveland State University
Arrival Date: August 15, 2025
Classes Start: August 25, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: August 28, 2025
Florida International University
Arrival Date: August 20, 2025
Classes Start: August 26, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: August 29, 2025
Gonzaga University
Arrival Date: August 18, 2025
Classes Start: August 25, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: August 31, 2025
Heriot-Watt University Dubai
Arrival Date: August 31, 2025
Classes Start: September 8, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: TBD
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
Arrival Date: August 25, 2025
Classes Start: September 1, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: TBD
Heriot-Watt University UK
Arrival Date: September 1, 2025
Classes Start: September 8, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: TBD
Johns Hopkins University
Arrival Date: August 25, 2025
Classes Start: August 25, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: September 8, 2025
Louisiana State University
Arrival Date: August 18, 2025
Classes Start: August 25, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: September 2, 2025
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Arrival Date: August 15, 2025
Classes Start: August 25, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: September 2, 2025
Oklahoma City University
Arrival Date: August 17, 2025
Classes Start: August 25, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: September 5, 2025
Rutgers University - Camden
Arrival Date: August 24, 2025
Classes Start: September 2, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: September 2, 2025
Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Arrival Date: August 24, 2025
Classes Start: September 2, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: September 2, 2025
Stony Brook University
Arrival Date: August 18, 2025
Classes Start: August 25, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: August 31, 2025
Tulane University
Arrival Date: August 10, 2025
Classes Start: August 18, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: August 25, 2025
UMass Boston
Arrival Date: August 28, 2025
Classes Start: September 2, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: September 8, 2025
University at Buffalo
Arrival Date: August 17, 2025
Classes Start: August 25, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: September 1, 2025
University of Central Florida
Arrival Date: August 11, 2025
Classes Start: August 18, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: August 21, 2025
University of Dayton
Arrival Date: August 19, 2025
Classes Start: August 25, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: August 24, 2025
University of Illinois Chicago
Arrival Date: August 14, 2025
Classes Start: August 25, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: September 3, 2025
University of Illinois Springfield
Arrival Date: August 20, 2025
Classes Start: August 22, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: August 22, 2025
University of Kansas
Arrival Date: August 4, 2025
Classes Start: August 18, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: TBD
University of Nevada, Reno
Arrival Date: August 14, 2025
Classes Start: August 25, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: TBD
University of the Pacific
Arrival Date: August 16, 2025
Classes Start: August 25, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: September 2, 2025
University of South Carolina
Arrival Date: August 12, 2025
Classes Start: August 19, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: August 24, 2025
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Arrival Date: August 18, 2025
Classes Start: August 25, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: August 25, 2025
University of Wyoming
Arrival Date: August 13, 2025
Classes Start: August 25, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: August 29, 2025
Western New England University
Arrival Date: August 20, 2025
Classes Start: August 21, 2025
Latest Arrival Date: September 1, 2025
Late start dates are subject to change and may not align with dates listed on individual school pages. Reach out to your Shorelight advisor for the latest updates.
Shorelight’s Commitment
We believe that international students have a right to study in the United States and we’re doing everything in our power to make sure your voice is heard. In addition to engaging with the administration via our social channels, we are also working with organizations like NAFSA, the U.S. for Success Coalition, and others to clear the path for students to join us this fall. We will continue providing updates as we learn more about this evolving situation.
