INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION
AUGUST 24-25, 2007
Because international students have many questions that are unique to their international status, there is an additional and mandatory orientation for you. During the international student orientation, the issues of immigration regulations, banking, employment, health insurance, culture shock, cultural adjustment, and adjustment to a new academic system will be discussed. Students will also meet the people on campus who provide support to them throughout the year.
GETTING TO CONCORDIA
Plan to arrive at Concordia by August 23. The nearest airport (approximately 10 miles away) is Fargo, North Dakota. Contact the International Student Adviser to notify us of your travel arrangements and request someone to pick you up at the airport and bring you to Concordia College. Concordia will provide temporary linens (a pillow, bed sheets, blanket, and towels) so you need not fill your luggage with those items.
AUGUST 24, 2007
9:00-9:15 a.m. Check-In Knutson Center 225
Collect your welcome packet, sign up for shopping trip sponsored by International Student Organization (ISO), meet the Intercultural Affairs Staff and other new and returning students
9:15-10:00 a.m. Welcome to Concordia Knutson Center 225
Meet Amer Ahmed, Don Buegel, and Aida Martinez-Freeman. These are professional staff that are here to serve and support international students at Concordia. You will also meet the executives of the International Student Organization (ISO,) a campus organization devoted to promoting and understanding the diversity among our student body.
10:00-10:30 a.m. Immigration Regulations Knutson Center 225
Learn crucial information you need to know and follow as an F-1 international student in the U.S. We will explain how to maintain legal F-1 student status, SEVIS compliance requirements, and employment regulations. Please bring you I-20, I-94 card, and passport to complete additional forms.
10:30-11:15 a.m. Concordia ID Auxiliary Services
Your Concordia ID can do many things for you! It is a student identification card, meal pass, library card, city bus pass, and even acts like cash with campus vending, at the campus restaurant and campus convenience store. Smile pretty because this ID photo will be used a lot at Concordia, and will last you for four years!
11:15-noon Dining Services Information, Tour, and Lunch
Our residential dining is convenient and offers many options for all types of diets and preferences. All students living on campus are required to have a meal plan. Learn what Dining Services has to offer and get a tour of the brand new Dining Service facility. Then, enjoy a delicious lunch!
Noon-12:45 Lunch Anderson Dining Room
12:45-2:15 p.m. Tour of Campus and Campus Resources
GROUP A(campus wide) GROUP B (Knutson Campus Center 225)
Tour of Campus and Campus Resources Working at C.C. 12:45-1:15
AEC 12:50 Health Insurance 1:15-1:45
Cornerstone 1:00 Banking Information
Post Office Gate City Bank
Campus Security State Bank & Trust
Campus Information Wells Fargo
Campus Pastors 1:10
Chapel
Counseling Center
Lorentzen Hall
PC Support
Student Affairs
Registrar
Don Buegel's Office
Business Office
Library
Health Center 1:55
Memorial Auditorium
Gymnasium
Pool
Olsen Forum
2:15-2:30 Break with Refreshments
2:30-4:00 Group B (campus wide) Group A (Knutson Campus Center 255)
Tour of Campus and Campus Resources Working at C.C. 12:45-1:15
AEC 12:50 Health Insurance 1:15-1:45
Cornerstone 1:00 Banking Information
Post Office Gate City Bank
Campus Security State Bank & Trust
Campus Information Wells Fargo
Campus Pastors 1:10
Chapel
Counseling Center
Lorentzen Hall
PC Support
Student Affairs
Registrar
Don Buegel's Office
Business Office
Library
Health Center 1:55
Memorial Auditorium
Gymnasium
Pool
Olsen Forum
4:30-4:45 Group Photo
4:45-6:00 Break
6:00-9:00 Pizza Social
AUGUST 25, 2007
8:30 Breakfast Anderson Dining Room
9:00 a.m. English Placement Test Bishop Whipple 144
All those from non-English speaking countries must take this placement test. It will help faculty better assess your English skills so they can provide proper instruction for you.
10:30 a.m. Adjusting to Life & Study in the U.S.
This session addresses some of the challenges that international students encounter as they adjust to life at college, as well as life in the U.S. We will offer tips and stragegies to manage those difficult and stressful situations.
Noon-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:30 p.m. What to expect from Academics at Concordia Knutson Campus Center 255
Panelists will offer their individual perspectives about classroom expectations, general policies, faculty-student relationships, and other topics. A great time to ask questions!
3:00-?? p.m. ISO Sponsored Event, Introduction to the F-M Community & Shopping with International Student Organization
ISO leaders will lead driving tours to key locations in the Fargo/Moorhead area including several stops for shopping. Leaders will share ideas as to what to do for fun in FM, transportation options, ways to get involved and using campus/community resources..
International Student Workshops & Events
August 30 Intercultural Student Welcome King Intercultural Center
September 8 Friendship Family Kickoff Large Conference Room
September 16 Rotary International Picnic Hjemkomst Intercultural Center
September 19 International Student Workshop Knutson Campus Center 225
October 24 International Student Workshop Knutson CampusCenter 225
November 14 International Student Workshop Knutson Campus Center 225
December 29 Holiday Party King Intercultural Center
January 16 International Student Workshop Knutson Center 225
January 26 Friendship Family Celebration Knutson Campus Center 225
February 13 International Student Workshop Knutson Campus Center 225
March 12 International Student Workshop Knutson Campus Center 225
April 9 International Student Workshop Knutson Campus Center 225
April 12 Friendship Family Finale Large Conference Room Knutson Campus Center