Arrival Dates and Orientation
We are excited to welcome you to campus soon! Please pay close attention to the details below to ensure a safe and timely arrival. If you have questions about your arrival, please let us know at iss@bellevue.edu. We can’t wait to meet you at orientation!
When to Arrive
International students must arrive by the program start date listed on their Form I-20 or DS-2019, but we encourage students to arrive earlier to get settled in Bellevue before classes start. Students may enter the U.S. up to 30 days before the program start date listed on their Form I-20 or DS-2019.
Transportation from the Airport to Bellevue University Campus
Bellevue University is not able to provide transportation from the airport to campus. Students will need to arrange airport transportation once they arrive in Omaha. You should consider arranging accommodations and transportation before arrival and know where you are going to stay once you arrive. Transportation options from the airport include Taxis (zTrip, City Taxi Inc) and rideshare apps (Uber, Lyft). Car rental options are also available at the airport, but may be limited to business hours. Hotels near Bellevue University include Surestay Plus Hotel by Best Western Omaha South (305 Fort Crook Road N), Sunrise Motel (303 Fort Crook Rd S), and more. Please Note: If you are arriving late in the evening, transportation may be more limited.
International Student Orientation & ISS Check-In
All newly admitted international students are required to attend the International Student Orientation, which are held each semester, typically the week before classes start or within the first week of classes. Please see details below on the upcoming mandatory orientation/check-in.
Fall 2026
Recommended Arrival Timeframe
ISS recommends that you arrive by Wednesday, September 2, 2026, so that you can get settled before our required orientations begin (see dates below).
Bellevue University Classes Begin: Monday, September 7, 2026
Mandatory International Student Orientation: Thursday, September 3, 2026, 9 am to noon
Orientation will be held in the Humanities building (#2 on the campus map) from 9 am to noon. Please plan to arrive on time. Additional details will be sent to you by in email in August.
You must also be prepared to complete an ISS Check-In Module in Blackboard after arrival to the U.S. Details and instructions will be sent to your BU email address, which you should begin checking regularly.
New Student Orientation:
All students should also plan to attend at least one of the New Student Orientation sessions and must sign up for the session ahead of time. If possible, we recommend signing up for the Thursday session that takes place after the International Student Orientation.
Please see New Student Orientation (NSO) for details on attending New Student Orientation.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to email iss@bellevue.edu.
Winter 2026
Recommended Arrival Timeframe
ISS recommends that you arrive by Sunday, November 29, 2026 so that you can get settled before classes begin (see dates below).
Bellevue University Classes Begin: Monday, November 30, 2026
Mandatory International Student Orientation: Friday, December 4, 2026
Time, location, and other additional details will be announced via email in November.
You must also be prepared to complete an ISS Check-In Module in Blackboard after arrival to the U.S. Details and instructions will be sent to your BU email address, which you should begin checking regularly.
New Student Orientation:
Please see New Student Orientation (NSO) for details on attending New Student Orientation. It is highly recommended that all new students attend NSO.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to email iss@bellevue.edu.
Spring 2027
Recommended Arrival Timeframe
ISS recommends that you arrive by Thursday, March 11, 2027 so that you can get settled before classes begin (see dates below).
Bellevue University Classes Begin: Monday, March 15, 2027
Mandatory International Student Orientation: Friday, March 12, 2027
Time, location, and other additional details will be announced via email in February and March.
You must also be prepared to complete an ISS Check-In Module in Blackboard after arrival to the U.S. Details and instructions will be sent to your BU email address, which you should begin checking regularly.
New Student Orientation:
Please see New Student Orientation (NSO) for details on attending New Student Orientation. It is highly recommended that all new students attend NSO.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to email iss@bellevue.edu.