International student orientation schedule, fall 2023

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: Aug. 28-29, 2023

8 a.m.-midnight Residence Hall check-in.

Check in at your assigned hall for a picture ID and room key/fob. Check in with your Global Ambassador to pick up your welcome bags. Rolling carts will be available to help with move-in.

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Brunch, Gerber Center dining room.

4:30-6:30 p.m. Dinner, Gerber Center dining room.

Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023

12:30 p.m. Shopping at Target/Kohls/Ross. Meet at Gerber Center lobby. 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 departs at 1 p.m. from J lot. 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.

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

6:45 p.m. Shopping at Target/Kohls/Ross. Meet at Gerber Center lobby. 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 departs at 7 p.m. from J lot. 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.

7-9 p.m. Ice cream social hour with Global Ambassadors, Gerber Center, Gävle room.

Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023

8-9 a.m. Continental breakfast/check-in, Gerber Center fireplace

9-9:40 a.m. President and Dean of Students Welcome, Gerber Center, Gävle rooms.

9:40-10:10 a.m. Residential Life and Dining Service, Gerber Center, Gävle rooms.

10:10-10:40 a.m. Student Services and Safety, Gerber Center, Gävle rooms.

10:40-11:20 a.m. Business Office, Financial Aid, Insurance, Gerber Center, Gävle rooms.

11:20 a.m.-12 p.m. Student Success and Counseling, Gerber Center, Gävle rooms.

12-1:30 p.m. Lunch, Gerber Center dining room.

1:30-3 p.m. Faculty and staff meet-and-greet, Peter J. Lindberg Center lobby.

3-4 p.m. Living in America with Culture Shock: GA panel, Peter J. Lindberg Center.

4:30-6:30 p.m. Dinner, Gerber Center dining room.

7-9 p.m. Scavenger hunt social hour with Global Ambassadors, Gerber Center, Gävle rooms. Global Ambassadors lead a scavenger hunt with prizes to win.

Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023

8-10 a.m. Proctored ALEKS math assessment, Olin 307. For students who need math/CSC course and ALEKS-based placement.

9-10:30 a.m. OISSS open house, Gerber Center, Gävle 402. Snacks and giveaways while supplies last.

10:30 a.m. Student employment and Social Security, Gerber Center, Gävle rooms.

11 a.m. Immigration 101 (Visa check-in: F-1/J-1 visa status; complete managing status visa form; know your rights), Gerber Center, Gävle rooms.

11:45 a.m.-12 p.m. Office of Student Life and Welcome Week Leaders, Gerber Center, Gävle rooms.

12-1 p.m. Lunch, Gerber Center dining room.

1-4 p.m. Advising and registration, Gerber Center, fourth floor, You Belong Lounge. Check-in for advising and registration for students who need to complete registration.

1-4 p.m. Bank fair, Gerber Center, Gävle rooms 1 and 2.

4:30-6:30 p.m. Dinner, Gerber Center dining room.

7-9 p.m. Bonfire social hour with Global Ambassadors, Gerber Center brew patio. Stop by to build your s'mores, play lawn games and more.

What's next?

Welcome Week Orientation: Friday, Sept. 1, 2023 - Monday, Sept. 4, 2023

First Day of Class: Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023