Travel
When purchasing your airplane ticket, please plan accordingly. Keep your passport, I-20, and proof of paid SEVIS I-901 fee in your carry-on luggage. When you arrive at a port of entry for the United States, you will be asked to present your I-20 and your passport containing your F-1 visa stamp. Upon your admission to the U.S., you will be issued an I‑94.
Arrival
Students living on campus will receive a written notice of room assignment and move-in details from the housing office approximately 3 to 4 weeks before arrival. Students attending New Student Orientation may check into their room on Sunday at the beginning of orientation week. Undergraduate who do not attend orientation may check into their room on Saturday before classes begin.
We strongly recommend that students arrive at the TU campus on a designated housing check-in date or during regular business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. CST to 5:00 p.m. CST, for best assistance from the university. Students who arrive before their approved check-in date should plan to stay in a hotel until their room assignment is available. If you have questions about arrival please contact the Center for Global Engagement Office in advance at globalengagement@utulsa.edu or +1-918-631-2329. If you are on campus and need assistance when university offices are closed, campus security can be reached at +1-918-631-5555.
Transportation & Hotels
Flights should be booked to Tulsa International Airport (airport code TUL), which is located approximately six miles northeast of campus. Taxis, Uber, and Lyft are all available for onward transport to campus; taxi fare is typically around $16, not including tip. For those needing accommodation in advance of moving into a campus residence hall or apartment, the TU website maintains a list of area hotels.