Orientation Schedule
Please read carefully, attend all your mandatory sessions, and arrive on time. Prioritize this time to focus on essential learning specific to your international student status.
|
Spring 2025 |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
||||
| DATE | EVENT | TIME | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
| Monday 01/06/2025 |
IT Help Walk-Up | 2:00-3:00pm |
OIE Lobby, |
IT staff will be available to assist you. |
|
|
Get your Redbird Card |
3:00-4:00pm |
OIE Lobby, |
We will take you to the Redbird Card Office to receive your Redbird Student ID Card. |
|
|
Shopping Trip |
5:00-7:00pm |
OIE Lobby, |
We will gather in the OIE lobby to shop for clothing and supplies. Transportation will be provided. |
|
Tuesday |
Sign-In and Breakfast |
8:00-8:50am |
Atrium, |
OIE staff will check you in and make sure you are prepared for the week's activities. |
|
Welcome from the Executive Director |
8:50-9:00am |
Caterpillar Auditorium, |
Dr. Roopa Rawjee, the Executive Director of OIE will welcome new international students. |
|
|
Understanding your Responsibilities |
9:00-10:30am |
Caterpillar Auditorium, |
Join ISSS for this interactive event! Students will learn about their immigration status, and how to stay in good standing! |
|
|
On-Time, Engaged, and Successful at ISU |
10:30-12:00pm |
Caterpillar Auditorium, |
Learn about academic expectations, strategies for success, and support services. | |
|
Welcome Lunch with International Student Panel |
12:00-1:30pm |
Atrium, |
International students and alumni will share helpful tips and advice. Bring your questions to learn from your peers! | |
|
|
Maintaining your Health and Wellness |
1:30-2:15pm |
Caterpillar Auditorium, |
Learn about health resources available to students at Illinois State and discuss how to navigate the health insurance process. |
|
|
Student Counseling Services and Care Team |
2:15-3:00pm |
Caterpillar Auditorium, |
Learn about the student counseling and care services available to students at Illinois State University. |
|
Student Attorney Services |
3:00-3:45pm |
Caterpillar Auditorium, |
Meet the ISU Student Attorney who will present on legal advising services and available support. |
|
|
Campus Safety and |
3:45-4:30pm |
Caterpillar Auditorium, |
Tornado! Fires! Local Laws? How do campus police support the ISU community? Get prepared to deal with emergencies and safety matters. |
|
|
Wednesday |
Breakfast and Admissions Follow-Up |
8:00-9:00am |
Atrium, |
Submit transcripts. Have your questions answered. Start making friends! |
| Exploring On-Campus Employment |
9:00-9:45am |
Caterpillar Auditorium, |
Review immigration rules about employment, discover ISU Career Services, and learn how to find an on-campus job. |
|
|
Introduction to Social Security and Taxes |
9:45-10:30am |
Caterpillar Auditorium, |
Understand the Social Security Number (SSN) application process and review your responsibilities to the U.S. tax system. |
|
|
|
Resources Expo. | 10:30-12:00pm |
Atrium, |
Learn about banks, host families, parking and transportation, student activities and involvement, student recreation, cell phone providers, and more! |
|
|
Lunch | 12:00-1:30pm |
Atrium, |
Enjoy lunch and make new friends! |
|
Campus Tour |
1:30-3:00pm |
Atrium, State Farm Hall of Business/ ISU Campus Quad |
Join us for a walking tour of campus. Please make sure to wear weather appropriate clothing and shoes! | |
| Thursday 01/09/2025 |
AE/ PATHWAY STUDENTS ONLY Academic Presentation |
9:00-11:00am |
Caterpillar Auditorium, |
Learn about your about academic requirements, classes, and textbooks. |
|
EXCHANGE STUDENTS ONLY |
10:00-11:00am |
Room 231, |
Exchange Students will discuss course registration, bill payment, and academic matters. | |
|
AE/ |
1:00-3:00pm |
Computer Lab, |
Complete your placement tests. |
|
| MBA STUDENTS ONLY | 5:00-6:00pm |
TBD |
Mandatory orientation for MBA students. |
|
| Friday 01/10/2025 |
Make-up Orientation | 2:00-4:00pm | Room 212, Second Floor, Fell Hall |
If you were unable to attend Orientation, you are required to come to a Make-up Orientation session. |
| Friday 01/17/2025 |
Make-up Orientation | 2:00-4:00pm | Room 212, Second Floor, Fell Hall |
If you were unable to attend Orientation, you are required to come to a Make-up Orientation session. |