New International Student Orientation Spring 2018 January 2-7, 2018 Organized by Office
Pre Orientation Tuesday & Wednesday, January 2 & 3, 2018 * Please note that all meals and activities will be on your own on January 2 and 3. 8:00 AM till 9:00 PM 9:00 AM till 3:30 PM Greeting for Arrival to WSU Arrival services are provided by WSU You must send your arrival details to no later than December 15, 2017. Greeters will welcome you the moment you arrive in WSU, and help you check in to your pre-booked accommodation. Welcome to WSU and Winona! On January 2 & 3, Intl Student Ambassadors (ISAs) will be here to help you get settled on campus and in the community. Visit them for help with the following: Get Your Warrior ID. Take a Campus Tour. Set up a bank account ISAs can walk you downtown to Wells Fargo of Affinity Plus. Please bring your I-20, Passport, Warrior ID, initial deposit and proof of Winona address if available Discover Winona Locate the Post Office, DMV, Grocery Stores, Coffee Shops, Etc. Learn about restaurants downtown or around campus. Cell Phones in the U.S. Kryzsko Commons International Office, Kryzsko Commons 233 2:00 PM Necessities Shopping Trip Optional shopping trip to Walmart or Target to get needed supplies. Come to the International Office to schedule a trip International Office, Kryzsko Commons 233 6:00 PM Dinner on Own Meet with current students to explore places for dinner. You are responsible for meal costs. Useful contact information: - WSU Office (8AM 4:30PM): 507-457-5303 - WSU emergency phone: 1-507-429-7909 - WSU Security: 507-457-5555 What s going to be open for a good place to meet? Saturday: Sunday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday:
Orientation Day 1 Thursday, January 4, 2018 8:00 AM Check in & Breakfast Staff Get your Orientation Packet Name Tag Free WSU T-Shirt 8:30 AM Welcome to WSU Dr Carolyn O Grady Assistant Vice President of International Programs & Service Ms. Kemale Pinar Director, 8:45 AM Get Your Warrior On! International Student Ambassadors 9:30 AM Admissions Check-In Ms. Oresta Felts - Admissions Coordinator, Bring documents required to complete your admissions file. Learn about English & Math placement test requirements. 10:00 AM English Placement Test Dr. Ditlev Larsen Please check if you need to take the test from Ms. Oresta. IF you do not need to take the placement test, check out rock climbing at Wabasha Hall, look up classes you would like to take, buy books 12:00 PM Lunch Bring your new WSU t-shirt for a group photo at lunch. 1:15 PM Maximizing Your Finances Learn about the best ways to maximize the value of a dollar here in the United States. 1:45 PM Campus Security Learn about the best methods to keep yourself safe 2:15 PM Housing & Residence Life Find out about the different activities available on campus Student Activity Center (SAC), Kryzsko Minne 110 3:00 PM Laptop Collection Choose between a Mac or PC Set up your laptop with Tech Support staff 6:00 PM Dinner 6:45 PM Bowling Meet in Minne parking lot. Please wear socks and bring additional money. Somsen Minne 236 Winona Bowl
Orientation Day 2 Friday, January 5, 2018 *tentative schedule, subject to change Freshman/Transfer Visiting/ Exchange 7:30 AM Breakfast Breakfast 8:00 AM Math Placement Testing @ Library 1 st Floor Math Placement Testing @ Library 1 st Floor 9:15 AM 10:00 AM 2:00 PM Registration Check-In @ Stark 106 Your schedule from 10:00am 2:00pm will be provided when you check in at Registration at 9:15am. It will include registration and lunch times. 10:00 AM - Check out the IWC Meet in the Lobby of IWC Learn your way around the gym, play some games on the second floor Bring your student ID 12:00 PM Lunch @ Jack Kane Dining Hall 2:00 PM Visit the Bookstore or enjoy some free time. Registration with Academic Advisor @ Library 2 nd Floor 3:00 PM Mantoux Test Meet in the lobby of IWC This is a MANDATORY health test in order for your enrollment into WSU to be fully completed. Please come early and prepared with health records. 6:00 PM Dinner Minne 236 7:00 PM Social Activity - TBD
Orientation Day 3 Saturday, January 6, 2018 * Please bring your laptop today. 8:30 AM Breakfast - Staff & ISA 9:00 AM What You Need to Know about F-1 Regulations/Immigration Check-In Ms. Ban Faris - SEVIS Specialist, Please bring your I-20 10:00 AM Understanding your Cross-Cultural Scholarship (CCS) 10:45 AM Understanding Your Health Insurance Know and understand what your insurance covers. 11:30 PM Lunch 12:30 PM Breaking Cultural Barriers 101 Get to know what you should do and not do here in the US 1:30 PM Living & Learning at WSU and ISAs Registration, tips and more to have a successful academic career 4:00 PM WSU Athletics: Women s Basketball Please bring your WSU ID. Intl Services 6:00 PM Dinner with Community Members TBD Sunday, January 7, 2018 * Meals Resume in Dining Halls Brunch and Dinner Served in Lourdes and Kryzsko Dining Halls 9:30 AM Meeting before departure at Minne Please make sure you arrive on time to avoid delaying everyone s schedule. Failure to arrive before 9:40 AM will result in you missing the trip Minne Parking Lot 9:45 AM Depart for Apache Bus will leave on time. Further instructions will be given. 3:00 PM Depart for Winona Bus will leave on time. Further instructions will be given 4:00 PM Home Sweet Home Winona