Orientation group of Fall 2022

International Student Orientation

Welcome to Stetson University! Use the campus map to help you find your way around.

Important Dates

  • Move-in date for new international students: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
  • International Student Orientation: Wednesday-Thursday, January 8-9, 2025
  • FOCUS for all new students (not just international): Friday-Saturday, January 10-11, 2025

» More information about FOCUS.

The Orientation

International student orientation is mandatory for all incoming and transfer international students! We cover a lot of important information, including:

  • How to ensure that you are staying in status with your visa
  • Information on general and academic culture in the United States
  • Tips on how you can be successful while you are a student at Stetson University

There will also be fun activities so you can meet and mingle with other new international students. 

Spring orientation will be held in person on January 8-9, 2025.

This video will help you prepare for your arrival at Stetson!

Orientation Schedule Spring 2025

What to Bring to Orientation

  • Face mask (if you wish)
  • A light jacket or sweater - it can get cold inside!
  • A reusable water bottle
  • Pen or pencil
  • Notebook

Transportation

Free transportation to and from the Orlando International Airport (MCO) will be offered for new international students between the hours of 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. If you signed up for the shuttle, more information will be provided to you via email.

If you arrive on a different day, or outside of these hours, you will be responsible for finding your transportation to campus. Some suggestions include:

  1. DeLand / Amtrak - SunRail Connection (New in Summer 2024)
    This is a brand new connection which opened in Summer 2024. The Amtrak train station is NOT located at the airport, however, this provides an affordable option to get to Stetson University, with the Amtrak and SunRail combination allowing for a convenient transfer. Once at the DeLand SunRail Station, you can take the free Votran Circulator to Downtown DeLand or use Lyft, Uber, or a taxi to get to Stetson. Keep in mind, the SunRail operates Monday through Friday and does not run at night, so be sure to check the timetable for compatibility with your travel plans.

  2. Free DeLand SunRail Circulator - Operated by Votran
    For those arriving at the DeLand SunRail Station, Votran operates a FREE Circulator shuttle running weekdays from 12:30 PM to 7:45 PM, meeting most trains. This shuttle is especially helpful for travelers taking the Amtrak-SunRail connection, as it provides an easy local connection to key destinations before catching a bus or ride-share service to Stetson University.

     

  3. Train to Plane
    For those traveling to Orlando International Airport (MCO), you can easily connect to your flight via LYNX bus service, which operates approximately every 15 minutes all day and evening, Monday through Friday. This service provides a convenient link to MCO, complementing the DeLand / Amtrak - SunRail connection for travelers heading to or from Stetson University.

    Transfer From SunRail
    If you're using SunRail to connect from DeLand to MCO, you can board any of these LYNX buses for a quick transfer:

    • LYNX 311: Express travel to MCO every 30 minutes all day.
    • LYNX 11: Starts at 4:39 AM, with service every 30 minutes during morning and afternoon rush hours, connecting to LYNX Central Station and Orange Avenue.
    • LYNX 42: Offers service every 30 minutes with other key local stops to MCO.

    Show your valid SunRail Train ticket for a free LYNX transfer to Orlando International Airport

  4. Lyft, or Uber (You need to get the app on your phone and link it to your credit card if you haven’t already), ride prices vary and can be about $100 each way.

  5. Groome Shuttle: This is one of the more affordable options for someone traveling to campus on their own, but the bus will not drop you off directly on campus.

    • Shuttles will drop you off at Village Cafe DeLand, exit 116, 431 Orange Camp Road, but from there, you will need a taxi or Uber/Lyft to get to campus (you can call a taxi or use Uber or Lyft)

Hire a private car

  • Please contact WORLD if you would like recommendations for a private car company

Rent a car from the Orlando airport and drive to campus (must be at least 21 years old and have a valid international driver’s license): 

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

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