Submit your flight information online or forward your itinerary to the International Program Office (IPO) and the IPO will arrange to pick you up from the Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD).
Spring Semester 2023 — Plan to arrive in Sioux Falls on Monday, Jan. 30. International Student Orientation will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 31, and spring semester classes begin on Thursday, Feb. 2.
Fall Semester 2023 — Plan to arrive in Sioux Falls on Sunday, Aug. 20. International Student Orientation will begin on Monday, Aug. 21, and fall semester classes begin on Wednesday, Aug. 30.
Immigration/Visa/Arrival Information
Your F-1 student visa allows you to arrive 30 days prior to the start of your program date. Your official immigration program date is located on your I-20. DO NOT ARRIVE MORE THAN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START DATE INDICATED ON YOUR I-20. You may be denied entry to the U.S. if you arrive more than 30 days prior to your start date on your I-20. Your earliest admission date is listed on your I-20 under Program of Study information.
Arrival Information
Students are welcome to arrive in the Sioux Falls prior to the recommended arrival date, however on-campus student accommodations will not be available until Monday, January 30 for Spring Semester arrivals and Sunday, August 20 for Fall Semester arrivals.
Airline Information
Direct flight arrangements to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, can be made through the following large U.S. cities: Atlanta, Charlotte, Minneapolis, Chicago, Dallas, Denver and Phoenix. Additional direct non-daily flights on discount airlines are available to Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Austin, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and St. Petersburg. The Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) is served by Delta, United, American, Frontier and Allegiant Airlines.