Orientation Schedule
**Please note: Information is subject to change at any point. New students will be contacted by our office with any significant updates to the Orientation format or schedule.
Spring 2024 |
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DATE | EVENT | TIME | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
Monday 1/08/2024 EVENTS ON THIS DAY ARE MANDATORY FOR ACADEMIC ENGLISH AND PATHWAY STUDENTS. |
ACADEMIC ENGLISH/ PATHWAY STUDENTS ONLY Check-In/Breakfast |
8:00-9:00am | Atrium State Farm Hall of Business |
Make sure to arrive on time. Office of International Engagement staff will be there to welcome you and enjoy some light breakfast. |
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ACADEMIC ENGLISH/ |
9:00-10:00am |
Room 016 C/D |
Get your University Log-in Identification, and learn how to set up WIFI and log into your e-mail and MY Portal. |
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ACADEMIC ENGLISH/ |
10:00-11:00am |
Room 016 C/D |
Academic English and Pathway Students will take their English language placement examinations. |
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ACADEMIC ENGLISH |
1:00-2:00pm |
Room 016 C/D State Farm Hall of Business |
Academic English and Pathway Students will take their English language placement examinations. |
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STUDENTS WITH ON-CAMPUS JOBS ONLY |
2:00-4:00pm |
OIE Lobby Second Floor, Fell Hall (refreshments provided) |
Human Resources will be coming to Fell Hall to process I-9s for international students who have already accepted on-campus positions. Enjoy refreshments while you wait and don’t forget to bring your original immigration documents with you (Passport, Visa, and I-94)! |
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Get your Redbird Card |
3:00-4:00pm |
OIE Lobby, |
International Orientation Team Members will take you to the Redbird Card Office in the Bone Student Center so that you can recieve your Redbird ID Card. |
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Shopping Trip |
5:00pm-7:00pm |
OIE Lobby |
Please gather in the OIE lobby for a trip to the Shoppes at College Hills (Walmart) to shop for clothing and supplies. |
Tuesday |
Check-In and Welcome Breakfast |
8:00-9:00am |
Atrium |
Make sure to arrive on time. Dr. Roopa Rawjee, Executive Director of the Office of International Engagement at Illinois State University will welcome new international students to the insitution! |
Understanding Your Responsibilities as an F1/J1 Visa Student |
9:00-10:30am |
Caterpillar Auditorium State Farm Hall of Business |
Join ISSS for this interactive event! Students will learn about their student visa status, and how to access and navigate resources to stay in good standing! |
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On-Time, Engaged, and Successful at ISU |
10:30-12:00pm |
Caterpillar Auditorium |
Presenters from the OIE Academic Team and Student Access and Accommodation Services will provide an overview of academic expectiations at Illinois State University as well as strategies for being successful and organized. | |
Welcome Lunch with International Student Panel |
12:00-1:30pm |
Atrium |
A panel of current international students will share their stories and experiences and answer questions from new international students as we enjoy lunch. | |
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Maintaining Your Health & Wellness |
1:30-2:30pm |
Caterpillar Auditorium |
Presenters from Student Health Insurance and Student Health Services will highlight the health resources avaialbe to students at Illinois State and discuss how to navigate the health insurance process. |
Campus Safety and |
2:30-3:30pm |
Caterpillar Auditorium |
Representatives from the Illnois State University Police Department and Environmental Health and Safety Unit will present information about campus safety and emergency preparedness. | |
Wednesday |
Breakfast/Admissions Catch-Up |
8:00-9:00am |
Atrium |
Make sure to arrive on time. International Admission staff are looking forward to welcoming you! Please bring your transcripts and any other necessary pending documentation to complete your file. |
Managing Your Student Account and Finances |
9:00-10:00am |
Caterpillar Auditorium |
Staff from the Student Accounts Office will talk to students about navigating and understanding their student account, payment options, and other billing questions. | |
Exploring On-Campus Employment |
10:00-11:00am |
Caterpillar Auditorium |
Students will learn about the immigration rules related to employment, discover the various ways Career Services can assist them, and learn how to find and apply for on-campus jobs. |
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Introduction to Social Security and Taxes |
11:00-12:00pm |
Caterpillar Auditorium |
Students will learn how to apply for a Social Security Number (SSN), submit and update their I-9 hiring paperwork, and the basics of the U.S. tax system. |
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Lunch | 12:00-1:00pm |
Atrium |
During lunch, staff from the Office of International Engagement will answer questions and have some fun with campus trivia and prizes! |
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Conduct and Community Expectations | 1:00-1:30pm |
Caterpillar Auditorium State Farm Hall of Business |
Staff from Student Conduct and Community Resposibilities Office will provide information on the Code of Student Conduct, community rights, and support services at Illinois State |
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Student Attorney Services | 1:30-2:00pm |
Caterpillar Auditorium |
The ISU Student Attorney, Samantha Vasquez, will present on the advising services and support provided by her office. |
Student Activities and Engagement | 2:00-3:00pm |
Caterpillar Auditorium |
Presenters from Student Activites and Involvement, Campus Recreation, and Athletics will provide information on all of the different co-curricular opportunites available to students at ISU. | |
Campus Tour |
3:00-4:30pm |
Atrium State Farm Hall of Business |
OIE staff will lead new international students on a tour of the campus. Please make sure to wear weather appropriate clothing! | |
Thursday 1/11/2024 |
ACADEMIC ENGLISH/ PATHWAY STUDENTS ONLY Academic Presentation |
10:00am-12:00pm | Room 212 Fell Hall |
Members of the Academic Team will provide AE and Pathway students with information |
EXCHANGE STUDENTS ONLY |
10:00am-12:00pm |
Room 22 H |
International Student and Scholar Services staff will meet with Exchange Students to discuss course registration, bill payment, and academics. | |
Friday 1/12/2024 |
ACADEMIC ENGLISH/ PATHWAY STUDENTS ONLY Assistance with Questions |
9:00am-3:00pm | Room 202 Fell Hall |
AE and Pathway students with additional questions or concerns are encouraged to stop by and meet with representatives of the Academic Team. |
PATHWAY MBA STUDENTS ONLY |
10:00-11:00am |
Room 207 |
Pathway MBA students will be provided with information on academic support and services and the Pre-MBA module. | |
Make-Up Orientation |
10:00-12:00pm |
Room 231 |
Students who were unable to attend the mandatory sessions on January 9th and 10th MUST take part in Make-Up Orientation. | |
Wednesday 1/17/2024 |
Make-Up Orientation | 10:30-12:30pm |
Room 212 |
Students who were unable to attend the mandatory sessions on January 9th and 10th MUST take part in Make-Up Orientation. |