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 |
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| 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. Office of International Engagement staff will be there to welcome you and enjoy some light breakfast. |
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ACADEMIC ENGLISH/
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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/
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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. |
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Tuesday |
Check-In and Welcome Breakfast with OIE Executive Directer, Dr. Roopa Rawjee |
8:00-9:00am |
Prairie Room |
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! |
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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. |
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On-Time, Engaged, and Successful at ISU |
10:30-12:00am |
Prairie Room |
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. | |
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Welcome Lunch with International Student Panel |
12:00-1:30pm |
Prairie Room |
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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Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness |
1:30-2:30pm |
Prairie Room |
Representatives from the Illnois State University Police Department and Environmental Health and Safety Unit will present information about campus safety and emergency preparedness. |
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Maintaining Your Health & Wellness |
2:30-3:30pm |
Prairie Room |
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. | |
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Learn About Your Rights and Responsibilities |
3:30-4:30pm |
Prairie Room |
Staff from Student Conduct and Community Resposibilities and the Dean of Students Office will provide information on the Code of Student Conduct, community rights, and support services 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. | |
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Wednesday |
Breakfast/Admissions Catch-Up |
8:00-9:00am |
Prairie Room |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Prairie Room |
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 Employment Opportunities with Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality |
12:00-1:00pm |
Prairie Room |
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. |
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Campus Tours | 1:00-2:30pm |
Prairie Room |
OIE staff will lead new international students on a tour of the campus. Please make sure to wear weather appropriate clothing! |
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Student Life |
2:30-3:30pm |
Prairie Room |
Staff from the Dean of Students Office and the Office of International Engagement will present on the student life experience at Illinois State University |
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Student Activities and Engagement |
3:30-4:30pm |
Prairie Room |
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. | |
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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 | Room 357 State Farm Hall of Business |
Members of the Academic Team will provide AE and Pathway students with information |
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EXCHANGE STUDENTS ONLY
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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 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. |
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PATHWAY MBA STUDENTS ONLY
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10:00-11:00am |
Room 207 |
Pathway MBA students will be provided with information on academic support and services and the Pre-MBA module. | |
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Make-Up Orientation |
10:00-12:00pm |
Room 212 |
Students who were unable to attend the mandatory sessions on August 15th and 16th MUST take part in Make-Up Orientation. | |
| 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 enjoy refreshments! |
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| Monday 8/21/2023 |
Make-Up Orientation | 10:00-12:00pm |
Room 231 |
Students who were unable to attend the mandatory sessions on August 15th and 16th MUST take part in Make-Up Orientation. |