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.

Fall 2023 International Student Orientation Tentative Schedule of Events
DATE	EVENT	TIME	LOCATION	DESCRIPTION
Monday 8/14/2023 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. International Admission staff will be welcoming you and reviewing your documents! Please bring your transcripts and any other necessary pending documentation to complete your file.
	ACADEMIC ENGLISH/ PATHWAY STUDENTS ONLY IT Activation	9:00-10:00am	Room 016 C/D State Farm Hall of Business	Get your University Log-in Identification, and learn how to set up WIFI and log into your e-mail and MY Portal.
	ACADEMIC ENGLISH/ PATHWAY STUDENTS ONLY English Language Testing	10:00-11:00am	Room 016 C/D State Farm Hall of Business	Academic English and Pathway Students will take their English language placement examinations.
	ACADEMIC ENGLISH STUDENTS ONLY English Speaking Assessment	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.
	STUDENTS WITH ON-CAMPUS JOBS ONLY Complete your I-9 with Human Resources	2:00-4:00pm	OIE Lobby Second Floor, Fell Hall (refreshments provided)	Stay warm and avoid the walk over to the Nelson Smith Building! Human Resources will be coming to Fell Hall to process I-9s for international students who have already accepted on-campus positions. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies while you wait and don’t forget to bring your original immigration documents with you (Passport, Visa, and I-94)!
	Get your Redbird Card	3:00-4:00pm	OIE Lobby, Second Floor, Fell Hall	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.
	Shopping Trip	5:00pm-7:00pm	OIE Lobby Second Floor, Fell Hall	Please gather in the OIE lobby for a trip to the Shoppes at College Hills (Walmart) to shop for clothing and supplies.
Tuesday 8/15/2023 EVENTS ON THIS DAY ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS	Check-In and Breakfast	8:00-9:00am	Prairie Room Bone Student Center	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.
	Understanding Your Responsibilities as an F1/J1 Visa Student	9:00-10:30am	Prairie Room Bone Student Center	Join ISSS for this interactive event! Students will play “Immigration Trivia” to learn about their student visa status, and the two top teams will go away with a Fear the Bird Shirt.
	On-Time, Engaged, and Successful at ISU	10:30-12:00am	Prairie Room Bone Student Center	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 OIE Executive Director, Dr. Roopa Rawjee	12:00-1:30pm	Prairie Room Bone Student Center	Dr. Roopa Rawjee, Executive Director of the Office of International Engagement at Illinois State University will welcome new international students to the insitution.
	Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness	1:30-2:30pm	Prairie Room Bone Student Center	Representatives from the Illnois State University Police Department and Environmental Health and Safety Unit will present information about campus safety and emergency preparedness.
	Maintaining Your Health & Wellness	2:30-3:30pm	Prairie Room Bone Student Center	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.
	Learn About Your Rights and Responsibilities	3:30-4:30pm	Prairie Room Bone Student Center	Staff from Student Conduct and Community Resposibilities and the ISU Student Attourney will provide information on the Code of Student Conduct and community rights at Illinois State.
	Welcome Dinner with Academic Departments	5:00-7:00pm	Prairie Room Bone Student Center	All new international students are invited to a Welcome Dinner in the Prairie Room in the Bone Student Center. Staff from the Office of International Engagement will be there to welcome students and guests. Representatives from the different academic colleges will also be there to talk about programs, events, and opportuntities within their areas.
Wednesday 8/16/2023 EVENTS ON THIS DAY ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (except for the Pizza and Games Social)	Breakfast/Admissions Catch-Up	8:00-9:00am	Prairie Room Bone Student Center	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.
	Student Accounts and Finances	9:00-10:00am	Prairie Room Bone Student Center	Staff from the Student Accounts Office will talk to students about navigating and understanding their student account.
	On-Campus Employment & Career Services	10:00-11:00am	Prairie Room Bone Student Center	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.
	Introduction to Social Security and Taxes	11:00-12:00pm	Prairie Room Bone Student Center	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.
	Lunch Employment Opportunities with Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality	12:00-1:00pm	Prairie Room Bone Student Center	During lunch, guests from Illinois State University's Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality unit will present on employment opportunities in the various EMDH venues around campus.
	Campus Tours	1:00-2:30pm	Prairie Room Bone Student Center	OIE staff will lead new international students on a tour of the campus. Please make sure to wear weather appropriate clothing!
	Student Life	2:30-3:30pm	Prairie Room Bone Student Center	Staff from the Dean of Students Office and the Office of International Engagement will present on the student life experience at Illinois State University
	Student Activities and Engagement	3:30-4:30pm	Prairie Room Bone Student Center	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.
	Bowling and Billiards Center Social	5:00-7:00pm	ISU Bowling and Billiards Center	All international students are invited to join OIE staff and guests at the ISU Bowling and Billiards Center for an evening of fun, food, and fellowship. Come meet other international students, learn about different campus organizations, and enjoy some delicious pizza!
Thursday 8/17/2023	ACADEMIC ENGLISH/ PATHWAY STUDENTS ONLY Academic Presentation	10:00am-12:00pm	OIE Lobby Second Floor, Fell Hall	Members of the Academic Team will provide AE and Pathway students with information
	EXCHANGE STUDENTS ONLY ISSS Meeting	10:00am-12:00pm	Room 22 H State Farm Hall of Business	International Student and Scholar Services staff will meet with Exchange Students to discuss course registration, bill payment, and academics.
Friday 8/18/2023	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 Pre-MBA Module	10:00-11:00am	Room 207 Fell Hall	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 212 Fell Hall	Students who were unable to attend the mandatory sessions on January 10th and 11th MUST take part in Make-Up Orientation.
	STUDENTS WITH ON-CAMPUS JOBS ONLY Complete your I-9 with Human Resources	2:00 - 4:00pm	OIE Lobby Second Floor, Fell Hall (refreshments provided)	Human Resources will return to Fell Hall to process I-9s for international students who have already accepted on-campus positions. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies while you wait and don’t forget to bring your original immigration documents with you (I-20, Passport, Visa, and I-94)!
	ISSS Catch-Up	2:00 - 4:00pm	OIE Lobby Second Floor, Fell Hall	International Student and Scholar Services staff will be available in the OIE Lobby to answer questions. Come visit with us and warm up with a hot drink!
Monday 8/21/2023	Make-Up Orientation	10:00-12:00pm	Room 212 Fell Hall	Students who were unable to attend the mandatory sessions on January 10th and 11th MUST take part in Make-Up Orientation.