International student orientation schedule, spring 2024

Welcome international students and families!

Please note that the following events are subject to change. You will receive the final schedule when you arrive.

Arrival and move-in days: Feb. 1-2, 2024

8 a.m.-midnight Check in at Swanson Commons for a picture ID and room key/fob.

9 a.m.-5 p.m. OISSS check-in, Gerber Center, Gävle 402. Pick up meal cards and welcome bags filled with treats and goodies. Borrowed bed sheets, towels and washcloths can be checked out. Please note there is a $50 charge for non-return. 

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Brunch, Gerber Center dining room.

5-6:30 p.m. Dinner, Gerber Center dining room.

Friday, Feb. 2, 2024

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Quad City Bank & Trust. Meet at Gerber Center, Gävle rooms. Bring original documents of I-20, passport, visa and e-mail.

6:45 p.m. Shopping at Target/Kohls/Ross. Meet at Gerber Center lobby. Bus departs at 7 p.m. from J lot. Remember to bring your student ID to ride MetroLink 53 Bus (or $1 to ride each way), money for shopping and your shopping list.

Bus returns from Target to Augustana every hour. Wait at bus stop in front of Target. Drop-off is at J lot by the Gerber Center.

9 p.m. Last Metro Bus back to Augustana campus.

Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Brunch, Gerber Center dining room.

11 a.m.-noon Open house: Meet and greet. Gerber Center Gävle 402 and Gävle rooms. Snacks and free items while supplies last. Free SIM cards and health insurance information.

1:15-4:30 p.m. Bowling. Meet at the Gerber Center lobby. Join your Global Ambassadors and peers for this free event.

5-6:30 p.m. Dinner, Gerber Center dining room.

6:45 p.m. Shopping at Target/Kohls/Ross. Meet at Gerber Center lobby. Bus departs at 7 p.m. from J lot. Remember to bring your student ID to ride MetroLink 53 Bus (or $1 to ride each way), money for shopping and your shopping list.

Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Brunch, Gerber Center dining room.

1:30-3 p.m. Campus tour with Global Ambassadors.

3-6 p.m. Global Ambassador social hour. Enjoy a hot beverage, snacks and board  games.

5-6:30 p.m. Dinner, Gerber Center dining room.

What's next?

Spring Welcome Orientation: Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 - Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024

First Day of Class: Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024