International Student Orientation

Aug. 11-16

International Student Orientation is designed to provide you with an introduction to Augustana College, Rock Island and the Quad-Cities. Attendance for ISO is mandatory for all international students.

Some of the topics that will be discussed are:

• Academic issues
  • Classroom styles
  • Faculty
  • Study habits
  • Types of exams
• Selecting and registering for classes
• Practical discussions
  • Medical and health issues 
  • Food
  • Banking
  • Shopping
  • Safety
  • Transportation
  • Augustana’s expectations of students
• Meeting and working with student peer leaders, also known as Global Ambassadors
• Meetings with campus administrators
  • Dean of students
  • College registrar
  • Residential life staff
  • Library staff
  • Dining services staff
• Living on campus
• Purchasing textbooks
• Finding a job on campus
• Life in the Quad Cities
• Numerous special events, outings, tours and dinners
• U.S. culture and lifestyles

There will be one day where international students shop at a local shopping mall. Social events are planned for international students to get to know each other, as well as American students. There is no cost for ISO nor a cost for moving onto campus early.