To attend the mandatory New International Student Orientation prior to classes beginning on September 7, 2026 you are expected to arrive in Ashland on August 31, 2026. You should arrive no earlier or later than this date. This orientation, which is required for ALL new exchange and four-year international students, will be held in-person upon your arrival on campus.
The Richmond area is served by several major airlines at the Richmond International Airport (Airport Code: RIC) including American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United. If possible, please choose a flight that arrives at RIC before 5pm on August 31.
The OIE will arrange pick-up at RIC on your official arrival day and for your first arrival only. To request a pick-up, please send the OIE your full itinerary (flight numbers for international and domestic AND arrival time at RIC) by Monday, August 17. We cannot guarantee transportation for itineraries received after this date. You will need to make your own travel arrangements if you plan to fly into the Washington, DC area. This helpful website provides train and bus information.
For students who will be starting at RMC during the spring semester, please contact the OIE for arrival and orientation dates.
Review the International Student Handbook online, which has a lot of helpful information and may answer some of your pre-arrival questions.
Log into your RMC email account! After depositing, you will receive (or may have already received) an email titled: ‘Set up your RMC email account today!’ This message will walk you through the process of setting up your RMC credentials. You will need to do this before you can complete your New Student Forms.
Once you have followed the steps listed in that email, use your login information (username and password) to access both your MyMaconWeb and RMC email accounts. Please take care of this as soon as possible so you can access this vital information. CHECK YOUR RMC EMAIL REGULARLY as the College will send you essential information to that address!
You’ll access your New Student Forms through MyMaconWeb (MMW). Refer to this section of the New Student Checklist for important information about each form.
Forms to look for include but are not limited to: Student Information, Residence Life Housing and Meal Plan Selection, Disability Services Disclosure, Health History Record, and Vehicle Registration/Waiver. Below you’ll find some important reminders for international students.
Read the Course Registration Process for New International Students document to understand the process for your registration period. Your academic advisor looks forward to working with you!
Please sign and submit the New International Student Agreement online by August 17, 2026. You will need to sign in with your RMC email address and password to access this form.
If you have questions about anything, feel free to contact us at studyabroad@rmc.edu or the Assistant Director of International Education, Bayleigh Dyer, at BayleighDyer@rmc.edu. We look forward to staying connected over the next few weeks and months!
