We in the International Student Services Office look forward to welcoming you to our campus. We want to make your educational experience at the University of Tulsa both rewarding and enjoyable. Please come to our office (with your passport, one photo, and other immigration documents) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, so we may give you the information necessary to enroll in classes and become acquainted with our university. Consider bringing your national dress, musical instruments and/or artifacts with you to the U.S. You will have many opportunities to share them while you are here, including The University of Tulsa's International Week Celebration.

"When I first arrived on campus, the University of Tulsa staff was very helpful and friendly. Another international student helped me get acquainted with the computers available on campus." Noriko Nochijima Japan Music Education with Vocal Emphasis

Weather In Oklahoma

Plan to bring warm clothes (including a heavy coat) for the winter season (November to February) and lighter clothes for Summer (June to August). The climate in Tulsa is characterized by rapid weather changes. Temperatures in the winter months range from -10 to 10 Centigrade with summer temperatures ranging from 25 to 40 Centigrade.

Travel Arrangements

Tulsa International Airport is served by most major airlines. Be sure your ticket and luggage destination is Tulsa - airport code TUL. Our campus is located approximately 5 miles southwest from the airport. Taxi fare is approximately $20.

Arrival Date

The Housing Office will send you written notice of room assignments and move-in details. We suggest you arrive on campus during business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, for the best assistance from the University. If you are unable to arrive during these hours, you may contact the university by phoning 918-631-5555 to request assistance.

Hotel Accommodations

If you do not have confirmed housing arrangements or if your family will be traveling with you and need hotel accommodations please see below.

The newly remodeled Radisson Tulsa Airport is a full-service hotel located just inside the main entrance of Tulsa International Airport. The hotel is minutes from The University of Tulsa and downtown, located at 2201 N. 77th East Avenue. The hotel offers rooms to TU students and their families for around $69 per night. You must call the Tulsa hotel directly to get the TU discount.  Their phone number is 918-835-9911. You can contact Narmeen Shaker directly at ext. 321. Narmeen speaks English and Arabic. Website: www.radisson.com/tulsaok.

The Best Western/Airport Hotel offers rooms to TU students and your families for approximately $50 per room. This hotel is located at Garnett Road and I-244, and if you call them from the airport upon arrival, they will pick you up and take you to the hotel. Contact the hotel for availability and other details, phone 918-438-0780, website: http://bestoftulsa.com/hotels/best_western_-_airport.shtml. See the following website for information on other hotels in the area: http://bestoftulsa.com/hotels.

Undergraduate Students Orientation

The office of Student Affairs will send you detailed information about the Orientation program and options available. Students should register with the Student Affairs Office to participate. You may also view the Orientation website at http://www.utulsa.edu/orientation.

Housing

See http://www.utulsa.edu/iss/studentguide/campusliving.html

PLEASE NOTE - Payment of tuition and fees is due at the beginning of each semester.

Therefore you should make arrangements to have enough U.S. dollars (in traveler's checks, not cash) available upon arrival to cover these fees as well as to cover moving-in expenses--taxi, hotel room, housing and utility deposits, food, etc. The university accepts wire transfers and credit card payments. Visit the following website for methods of payment: https://secureweb.utulsa.edu/boffice. Also, be sure you are thoroughly familiar with your government's regulations on transferring funds to the United States. If your program will last more than one year, make sure you have sufficient available funds to cover your entire period of study.

PLEASE NOTE - Students With Families

Students who bring dependents should expect to spend an additional $3,000 per year for a spouse and $1,500 per year for each dependant child.

Health Insurance

Health insurance is required of all international students. If you have insurance which will cover you while studying in the USA, you must bring the company name and policy, written in English, with you as proof when you check in at the International Student Services Office. Brochures detailing coverage for Bollinger Insurance and the new rate schedules will be available in the International Student Services Office. You may access the insurance information as well as information regarding TU's Health Center and services provided by visiting this website: http://www.utulsa.edu/iss/STUDENTGUIDE/HealthCare.html