International Student Orientation

When should I pay my deposits, apply for housing, register for courses, and pay my bill?

For the Fall semester, you should have put your deposit put down, applied for housing, and registered for courses by August 1st.

For the Spring semester, you should have put your deposit put down, applied for housing, and registered for courses by December 15th.

How do I pay my deposits and student bill?

You can pay your bills through myLETU. On the bar to the left, there are Quick Links, such as 'Tuition Deposit Payment' that can take you to the section where you can pay your bills.

What are the dorms like?

There are different dorm building which vary in layout. Each dorm will provide a bed frame, mattress, drawers for clothes, a desk with a chair, and a bookshelf.

To get a better idea of what each dorm looks like, check out the individual residence hall pages here. 

A lot of international students request housing for our international dorm, called I-House; however, there is a multitude of other great housing options.

How do I register for classes?

LeTourneau is currently transitioning to a new system, so these are the steps that you need to do for the time being: 

1. Go to myLETU to set up your student portal account. 
2. Set up a password through myLETU by clicking 'Forgot My Password'
3. Once your password is set up, log into myLETU with your new password and username. 
4. When you log into myLETU, you will see a red bar with a link to Colleague Self Service, our new student portal.
5. Please use Colleague Self Service for course registration. 

How do I get a US cell phone number?

Buy a US SIM card or international plan to be able to make local calls/texts when you travel.

At orientation, the OGI office will also provide U.S. SIM cards that you can easily set up. It is important that you have a U.S. phone number in order for you to stay in touch with our workers during ISO and throughout your stay!

How can I buy bedding and other needed items after I arrive?

During ISO, the OGI office will provide opportunities to go to Walmart where you can buy bedding. After ISO, there is also a city bus that drives from LeTourneau University to Walmart and back. For online shopping, Amazon also has great options for essential items. Once you are on campus, a P.O. box will be assigned to you where you can have items delivered.

How can I be a good roommate?

It is important to discuss with your roommate what each other's expectations are. Get to know them and be understanding. Learn to respect your roommate's personal space and also communicate your preferences. One of the biggest things that you need to learn when living with another person is to be lenient and flexible. Of course, do not let others disrespect you; however, you also need to learn that not everything can be exactly how you would like it to be. Communicate your needs and be friendly. Lastly, be a good friend. Sometimes your roommate is going through a rough time, and all they want is a friend that listens.

What does transportation in Longview look like?

We have a city bus that can take students from campus to downtown Longview and Walmart. Public transportation is very minimal, and most people drive their cars. The OGI office has a student driver system that allows students to make Important Ride Requests to banks, hospitals, etc., and employed drivers will take the students to their destination. This driver system is only available for important appointments and not daily transportation.