June

• Apply for DS-2019 (needed to process the J1 VISA).

July

• Arrange appointment at the U.S. embassy to process the J1 visa:
  http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov/smxvisitar.html.
• Plan and prepare travel arrangements to move to Arizona:
  http://www.arizonaguide.com/default.aspx.
• Arrange housing and transportation for the duration of stay in Arizona:
  http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/index.htm.
  http://asasu.net/usg/services/off-campus-housing.php.
• Pre-register for classes:
  http://www.asu.edu/registrar/registration/ways2reg.html.

August

• Register for classes:
  http://www.asu.edu/interactive
• Go to the International Student Office with your passport and immigration documents as soon as you arrive on campus.
• Pay for health insurance.
• Sign up for email account:
  http://www.asu.edu/mailbox/student.htm
• Apply for a Social Security number (international student must have to be employed). Contact the International Student Office for more information.
• Attend ASU International Student Office Orientation and other applicable orientations.
• First day of classes in late August

September

• Contact Pan American Initiatives if you have any questions or suggestions.
• Contact your department CONACYT representative.

• Brochure in Spanish
• Poster in Spanish