International student orientation schedule, fall 2024

Welcome international students and families!

Orientation details for international students arriving in fall 2024 will be shared when available.

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

Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024

8-9:30 a.m. Continental breakfast and check-in.

8 a.m.-midnight Residence Hall check-in. Check-in at your assigned residence hall for room keys/fob. The Global Ambassadors and Welcome Team will assist you to your assigned room and direct you to the next steps.

9 a.m.-9 p.m. OISSS open house and check-in, Gerber Center, Gävle 402. Pick up meal cards and welcome bags filled with treats and goodies. SIM cards, school supplies and essential items will be available while supplies last.

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

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

Monday, Aug. 26, 2024

8-9:30 a.m. Continental breakfast and check-in.

8 a.m.-midnight Residence Hall check-in. Check-in at your assigned residence hall for room keys/fob. The Global Ambassadors and Welcome Team will assist you to your assigned room and direct you to the next steps.

9 a.m.-9 p.m. OISSS open house and check-in, Gerber Center, Gävle 402. Pick up meal cards and welcome bags filled with treats and goodies. SIM cards, school supplies and essential items will be available while supplies last.

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Chase Bank, meet at the Gerber Center dining room lobby. Open your new bank account with Chase. You must bring the original documents of your I-20, passport and VISA, and have your Augustana email address and mailbox number. Van transportation to Chase Bank takes off at 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Shopping adventure: Walmart and Marshalls, meet at the Gerber Center dining room lobby. Take time to shop for school supplies, personal hygiene products, essential items, laptops, phone plans and more. Bus transportation to the stores leaves at 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

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

2-3 p.m. Campus visit, Gerber Center, Brew by the Slough. Campus Navigators will direct you to the Business Office, Financial Aid and Augustana Bookstore.

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

7-9 p.m. Ice cream social. This free event is led by the Global Ambassadors. 

Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024

8-9:30 a.m. Continental breakfast and check-in.

9 a.m.-9 p.m. OISSS open house and check-in, Gerber Center, Gävle 402. Pick up meal cards and welcome bags filled with treats and goodies. SIM cards, school supplies and essential items will be available while supplies last.

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Chase Bank, meet at the Gerber Center dining room lobby. Open your new bank account with Chase. You must bring the original documents of your I-20, passport and VISA, and have your Augustana email address and mailbox number. Van transportation to Chase Bank takes off at 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Shopping adventure: Walmart and Marshalls, meet at the Gerber Center dining room lobby. Take time to shop for school supplies, personal hygiene products, essential items, laptops, phone plans and more. Bus transportation to the stores leaves at 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

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

2-3 p.m. Campus visit, Gerber Center, Brew by the Slough. Campus Navigators will direct you to the Business Office, Financial Aid and Augustana Bookstore.

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

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024

8-9:30 a.m. Continental breakfast and check-in, Olin auditorium.

9 a.m. Welcome presentation for international students, Olin auditorium. Hear from Student Support and the Office of International Student & Scholar Services.

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

1-5 p.m. Visa check-in: F-1/J-1 Visa maintaining status form. Required for all international students and scholars holding F-1/J-1 visas. Immigration 101 presentation: know your rights, student employment & Social Security, and living in America.

2-3 p.m. Campus visit, Gerber Center, Brew by the Slough. Campus Navigators will direct you to the Business Office, Financial Aid and Augustana Bookstore.

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

7-9 p.m. Bowling Night, meet at the Gerber Center dining room lobby at 6:30 p.m. This free event is led by the Global Ambassadors. 

Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024

8-9:30 a.m. Continental breakfast and check-in.

9 a.m. Connect with your Global Ambassador.

10 a.m. Augustana faculty and staff panel.

11 a.m. Augustana faculty and staff meet and greet: new international students.

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

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

1-4 p.m. Resource Fair.

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

7-9 p.m. Bonfire social hour with Global Ambassadors, Gerber Center, Brew by the Slough patio. Stop by to build your s'mores. Stay a while for lawn games and more.

What's next?

Welcome Week: Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2024

Labor Day (no classes, campus offices closed): Sept. 2, 2024

First Day of Class: Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024