International Student Orientation. January 2 6

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1 International Student Orientation January

2 International Student Orientation Winter Quarter 2018 Where do I go on January 2? Main Dining Room in PUB (9000 building) Room 9215 at 8:00 a.m. A map is available at or on Page 10 of this program. What do I need to bring to Orientation? 1. Passport 2. Current U.S. Address and Phone Number (hotel or other temporary address is OK) 3. $20.00 USD in Cash for Math Placement Test How can I participate on social media? Feel free to post photos and updates to all of your social media pages using the hashtag #ShorelineIntl! You can also use these QR codes to our Facebook and Instagram pages to follow along with updates and news throughout the year! Shoreline Community College Facebook International Education Facebook IE Advisors Facebook International Peer Mentors Facebook International Education Instagram 2

3 Day 1: Tuesday, January 2 Please bring your passport, U.S. home address, and $20 cash for the Math Testing Fee. Time & Location 8:00-8:45 8:40-9:00 Session Title & Description Check-in and Breakfast Please bring your passport to report to the college as required by immigration regulations. Breakfast will be available. Welcome and Introductions Meet the staff and faculty of the International Education department! Now, please check your nametags to see which group you are in! E1 and E2 (Exempt from English Language Placement Test)* 9:00-11:00 Academic Seminar Meet your advisors and learn more about your academic journey at Shoreline. All Other Students (Not exempt from English Language Placement Test) 9:00-12:00 English Language Placement Test 11:00-1:00 Testing Center Math Placement Test (E2 students only) 12:00-1: (Main Dining Room) Lunch 11:00-11: and Session (E1 students only) 1:00-3:00 Math Placement Test If you would like to take a math class your first quarter, you must take this test. 1:00-2: (Main Dining Room) Lunch 1:00-1:30 Session If you are not planning on taking a math class your first quarter, you must attend this session. When you finish your last session, an IPM will take you to International Education to pick up your passport! When you finish your last session, an IPM will take you to International Education to pick up your passport! *Please view our webpage for information about English Proficiency and exemption from English Placement Testing: 3 Tomorrow (January 3) is required for all students. You will receive very important information about your class registration, English placement, and F-1 visa status compliance.

4 Day 2: Wednesday, January 3 You do not need to bring your passport today! Time & Location 8:00-8:30 8:30-9:30 9:30-10:15 10:15-11:00 11:00-11:30 11:30-12:00 12:00-1:00 1:00-3:00 2:00-3:00 3:00-3:30 3:30-4:30 Session Title & Description Breakfast Have breakfast and mingle with other new students, including domestic students! President s Address and Campus Life The President of Shoreline Community College, Dr. Cheryl Roberts, will welcome all new students. You will also meet the Associated Student Government president and learn more about getting involved and having fun on campus! Immigration Session All students must be present to receive important information on maintaining their F-1 student status in the U.S. IPM Social Meet the International Peer Mentors, who will give you student information on life in Seattle (restaurants, transportation, and more)! Housing & Homestay Sessions Please choose a session to meet your homestay agency or learn more about renting an apartment. Homestay: ABODE will be on campus to give you more information about your homestay. Housing: International Education staff and current students will give you more information about renting apartments, finding shared housing, and more. U.S. Health Care Session Learn how U.S. health care works and how to use your medical insurance during sickness or injury. This session will explain how the Firebird International Insurance Plan works. Lunch Campus Tour & Campus Resources IPMs will take you on a tour around campus, where you will meet some important departments such as Tutoring, Bookstore, and Counseling. English Testers: Test Results and ESL Advising You will receive the results of your English test and meet with ESL faculty. E1 and E2: Registration Information and Mandarin Session If you had an Academic Seminar with advisors on Tuesday, you will receive your registration assignment today. Mandarin-speakers must attend the Mandarin Session to learn about additional resources available. All Students: Scavenger Hunt Test your knowledge of campus with the IPMs and volunteers. Winning team gets prizes! High School Completion If you are interested in participating in the High School Completion program here, you must attend this session. 4

5 Day 3: Thursday, January 4 8:30-9:00 9:00-11:00 Meet in 11:00-12: (Quiet 12:00-1:00 Breakfast Group A and Group B Academic and College Seminars Meet your academic advisor and learn about how to be successful at Shoreline! You will receive important information about class registration during these sessions. Mandarin Session Mandarin speakers must attend this session to learn about resources available to you. Lunch Available Group E1 and Group E2 12:00-1:00 1:00-4:00 (Only attend YOUR session) International Education Lunch Available Class Registration Sessions You should have received a specific time for class registration on the advisor card that we gave you on Wednesday. Please attend the session you were assigned. Once you have finished registering for classes, you are done! Group C 8:30-9:00 9:15-12:00 Meet in. IPMs will take you to the test 12:00-1:00 Breakfast English Language Placement Test* If you have not yet taken the English Language Placement Test, you must take it today. Lunch 1:00-3:00 Meet in. IPMs will take you to the test Math Placement Test If you would like to take a math class during Fall Quarter, you must take the Math Placement. If you will not be taking a math class during Fall Quarter, you do not need to take this test. When you are done testing, you are done for today! Please come to International Education tomorrow (Friday) at 1:00 p.m. to meet with advisors and register for classes. *If you are in Group C and you are English exempt, you do not need to take the English Placement Test. 5

6 ISOP Day 4: Friday, January 5 Only Group B is required to attend today. If you are not in Group B, but you have questions about your class registration, please see the yellow box below! Group B 9:00-4:00 (Only attend YOUR session) International Education Class Registration Sessions You should have received a specific time for class registration on the advisor card that we gave you on Tuesday. Please attend the session you were assigned. Once you have finished registering for classes, you are done! Do you have more questions about your Class Registration? Advising Walk-ins will take place in the International Education department (9302, top floor of the PUB building) at the following times: Monday, January 8 from 10:00 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 9 from 10:00 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 10 from 10:00 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 4:00 p.m. All students are welcome to stop by during those times if you have short questions that you need answered during the first week of Winter Quarter. 6

7 Day 5: Saturday, January 6 Explore Seattle: All Students Are Welcome! 9:00-4:30 PUB Lobby (9000 Building) The IPMs and Orientation Volunteers will take you to multiple sightseeing locations to showcase the beautiful Emerald City Seattle! We will stop near the University of Washington, downtown Seattle and other locations if time and weather permit. Space is limited. Free Seattle Trip tickets will be available on a first-come, firstserve basis on Day 1 and 2 of Orientation. Talk to an IPM to get one! Bring money for lunch ($15-20 in cash recommended) Bring money for shopping if desired Dress warmly and wear good shoes for walking Bring an umbrella if necessary 7

8 Set up your Shoreline Address! Step 1: Go to the Shoreline Current Students webpage: Click Activate my go.shoreline.edu Gmail account : Step 2: Type your Student ID Number and PIN: Student ID number (your 965-XX-XXXX number) PIN (your birth date in MMDDYY. For example: March 25, 1999 is ) Step 3: You will be provided with your username and address, and you can reset your password. Step 4: Log in to your Shoreline account by going to the website: Check your Shoreline account every day. Your instructors, advisors, International Education department, and others will only you through your Shoreline address. 8

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