Pre-Arrival Information
Once you have been admitted to TWU and received your Form I-20, learn more about getting started at TWU.
International orientation
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There is a mandatory orientation required of all new international students to TWU.
More details regarding International Student Orientation, arriving on campus, placement tests, and health insurance will be provided once you are accepted to TWU.
Student health requirement
As per TWU policy, all new international, newly transferred international students, and those considered to be International who were born in, resided in, or traveled to a country other than the United States, are required to have completed the screening process for tuberculosis (TB Blood testing only) prior to registering for class. Your TB hold must be cleared before you will be able to register for classes. TB tests must be conducted in the U.S.
Explore tuberculosis screening
Initial international students should plan to arrive at least 4–5 business days before the start of class in order to get the TB test and receive the results.
Find housing
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If you are looking for information on how to find an off-campus apartment and/or a roommate there is a resource to help you through the TWU Campus Alliance for Resource Education. Visit their Living page to get started on your housing search within Denton, Dallas, and Houston. You can also access the roommate database if you are looking to share a space.
If you qualify for on-campus housing, visit the Living on Campus site for more information.
Transportation
Airports
The TWU Denton campus is located about 30 miles north of Dallas. Two airports service the area encompassing Dallas, Fort Worth, and Denton.
The TWU Houston campus is located in the Texas Medical Center district of Houston. Two airports serve this area:
Public transportation & commuting
All three communities where TWU campuses are located support options for public transportation at discounted rates for students. Parking is also available at all three campus locations.
U.S. driver’s license
International students may obtain a Texas driver’s license while studying at TWU.
Explore U.S. driver license information
If you need driving instruction in Denton, explore the TWU Driver Education program offered through a partnership with a local driving school.
Opening a U.S. bank account
Please see the links below for information on the U.S. Bank account process, necessary documentation, and how to choose the best bank account for you.
A guide to international student bank accounts in the US
Can international students in the U.S. open a bank account?
Page last updated 11:33 AM, March 10, 2025