Prepare before you arrive
Short, practical guides for the weeks before you fly — then join the matching group, watch an arrival video, or message a mentor in the app.
Housing safety
How to vet a lease, avoid listing scams, and stay safer once you have keys.
Housing groups, roommate matches, and mentor chats
Read the guide →Your first 72 hours
A day-by-day checklist from landing to campus check-in, a SIM, and a stocked fridge.
Campus-life groups, arrival videos, and mentors already on campus
Read the guide →Academic culture
Syllabus, office hours, citations, and how asking for help actually works in class.
Program groups and mentors in your major
Read the guide →Visa basics
High-level F-1 / J-1 orientation: what to confirm with your university, not a substitute for official advice.
International-student groups and peers who recently completed check-in
Read the guide →Visa, immigration, and legal topics on this site are general information only. Cohortlyy does not provide legal or immigration advice. Confirm requirements with your university and official government sources.
Start your transition journey
Download Cohortlyy to join the group for your university, watch creator videos from students already on campus, and message a mentor from your intake.