New Students

Welcome to your first year at DRBU!

Welcome to Dharma Realm Buddhist University! We are excited you are joining our unique academic community.

Preparing for Your Arrival

The next few months leading up to your arrival at DRBU will be an exciting time. We will stay connected with you leading up to move-in day, providing you with information and guidance to help you make a smooth transition.

Get started here:

  • New Student Packet: Due by June 30, 2024
  • Planning Travel to DRBU
  • What to Pack
  • International Students: Start applying for your student visa as soon as possible, as it can take weeks or months to secure a visa, depending on your country of origin. Email dso@drbu.edu for support.

Moving in to Your New Home

We hope that you will feel at home at DRBU starting from orientation. Please mark your calendars:

  • New Student Move-in Days: Aug 10 and 11, 9 am–7:30 pm
  • [Required] New Student Orientation: August 12–15

Your first semester at DRBU

Throughout the academic year, our our faculty and staff will continue to support you by providing you with valuable information about student clubs and activities, support resources, course registration, and more.

Helpful Links:

Contact Us

Have questions? Please email us at:

Contact Email
Student Visas for International Students dso@drbu.edu
Financial Aid financial.aid@drbu.edu
Move-in and New Student Orientation orientation@drbu.edu

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