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Future International Students
 

Contact Us

International Programs

Shawn Greenfield
phone: (208) 885-4599
fax: (208) 885-2859
sgreenfield@uidaho.edu

International Programs
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 1250
Moscow, ID 83844-1250
1-88-88-UIDAHO

Asian students on campus with a bike

Orientation Schedule

The International Programs Office (IPO) welcomes you to the University of Idaho!

Fall 2013 International Student Orientation Schedule
August 20-23 

Please be at all scheduled events on time. Use free time to meet with advisors, take placement tests, register for classes, and pay fees.
  •
    Sunday, August 18, 2013
    Time  Event  Location   
    11:00 am to 5:00 pm

    OR

    7:00 pm to 10:00 pm     		 EARLY Move-in to campus housing:  
    Authorized EARLY move-ins ONLY. You will be notified if you can move in to your campus housing on this day. Otherwise, you will need to remain in the hotel until the next move-in time.  

    If you are moving into the into the residence halls and are staying in a hotel, please meet in the lobby at either 11:00 am or 7:00 pm for a driver to take you to campus housing to move-in to your room. You are responsible for your own luggage. Check with your hotel on check–out times as you will need to pay for the day if you check in at 7:00 pm on campus. 

    NOTE: You must have your Vandal Card to get into your room.     		 IPO will meet you at your hotel  Helpful 
  • Monday, August 19, 2013
    Time  Event  Location   
    ALL DAY  There are no regular orientation requirements on this day. If you are a Freshman (first year undergraduate) you should take the COMPASS English and Math placement tests, meet with your academic advisor (schedule an appointment before you show up), register for classesand get to know Moscow.  UI Campus  Helpful 
    10:00 am
         		 Campus Tour:
    Get a tour of our beautiful campus. Not only will you learn building locations for classes and resources, you will also learn some interesting facts and history about the U of I.    		 SUB  Helpful 
    11:00 am  Exchange Students Pre-Orientation Meeting:  
    Meet your exchange program advisors and get set up for the semester with registration, fees, stipends, etc. This is only for exchange students working with Colton Oliphant, Holly Greenfield, Jean Wenner or Jill Kellogg-Serna*. Meet at the International Programs Office (IPO)     		 IPO Office  Required for Exchange Students 
    12:30 pm 

    Housing Tour:  
    Living on Campus or undecided? Learn about UI Residence Halls and take a housing tour so you know of your choices for living on campus. Remember, all new Freshmen must live in the residence halls for the first year.

    		 Wallace Residence Center 2nd Floor  Helpful 
    2:00 pm  Campus Tour: 
    Get a tour of our beautiful campus. Not only will you learn building locations for classes and resources, you will also learn some interesting facts and history about UI.    		 SUB  Helpful 
    3:30 pm  Housing Tour:  
    One of Housing Tour Guides will take you on an hour-long tour of 3 of our available residence hall options for students and the resident dining facility. Guides will explain the benefits of living in housing, student success initiatives, costs, dining plans and more.    		 Wallace Residence Center 2nd Floor  Helpful
    8:00 pm to 10:00 pm (Tentative) Residence Hall Check-In:
    If you are moving into the into the residence halls and are staying in a hotel, please meet in the lobby at 8:00pm for a driver to take you to campus housing to move-in to your room. You are responsible for your own luggage.

    NOTE:  You must have your Vandal Card to get into your room    		 IPO will meet you at your hotel  Helpful 
  • Tuesday, August 20, 2013
    *Bring your I-20 or DS-2019, Passport, Visa, I-94 card and Job Offer or Assistantship Letter*

    Time  Event Location   
    8:30 am  New International Student Orientation Check-in:
    Please arrive on time! Bring your Passport, I-20/Ds-2019, Visa, Job Offer, Assistantship Letter.    		 SUB Ballroom  Required 
    9:00 am  IPO Welcome:
    We are so excited to have you here. Be sure to let us know if there is anything we can do to make your time here even better.    		 SUB Ballroom  Required 
    9:15 pm  International Student Success Series Information:
    Class Registration, Paying fee, Campus Safety, etc.    		 SUB Ballroom  Required 
    10:20 pm  Round Table Resources Session: 
    Learn about resources available to you in small group sessions.    		 SUB Ballroom  Required 
    12:00 pm  International Student Lunch:  
    Come enjoy a buffet style meal from the universities best chefs! You will be met at the door for a Lunch Pass. Free for new students only.     		 Bob's Diner in Wallace Residence Hall  Helpful 
    1:00 pm  All International Students Check In:
    Please arrive on-time! Bring your Passport, I-20/Ds-2019, visa, Job Offer, Assistantship Letter.
    		 SUB Ballroom  Required 
    1:45 pm  International Student Success Info Series Featuring:
    Career Center, International Enrichment Programs, Driver’s Licensing, Health Care and More     		 SUB Ballroom  Required 
    3:00 pm  Adjusting to life in the U.S. and the UI:
    Our Staff will share knowledge and experience of U.S. culture and customs. Join this session to get prepared for your life in America!     		 SUB Ballroom  Required 
    5:30 pm  Bowling Night:
    Join the IPO and others for a fun night of bowling, food and drinks! Leave from the IPO Office at LLC.    		 IPO Front Desk  Fun
  • Wednesday, August 21, 2013
    Time  Event  Location   
    ALL DAY  There are no regular orientation requirements on this day. Today if you are a Freshman (first year undergraduate) you should take the COMPASS English and Math placement tests, meet with your academic advisor (schedule an appointment before you show up), register for classes, take a campus or library tour, and get to know Moscow.  UI Campus  Helpful 
    12:30 pm  Housing Overview and Tour:
    Living on Campus or undecided? Learn about UI Residence Halls and take a housing tour so you know of your choices for living on campus. Remember, all new Freshmen must live in the residence halls for the first year.     		 Wallace Residence Center 2nd Floor  Helpful 
    1:00 pm  Library Tour:
    Meet at the Front Desk at the Library. Learn how to utilize the many resources of the biggest library in Idaho.     		 Library  Helpful 
    2:00 pm  Campus Tour:
    Get a tour of our beautiful campus. Not only will you learn building locations for classes and resources, you will also learn some interesting facts and history about the U of I.     		 SUB  Helpful 
    2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Tentative)  Residence Hall Check-In:
    If you are moving into the into the residence halls and are staying in a hotel, please meet in the lobby at 8:00pm for a driver to take you to campus housing to move-in to your room. You are responsible for your own luggage
    NOTE: You must have your Vandal Card to get into your room
    		 Housing Office  Helpful 
    3:00 pm  Library Tour:
    Meet at the Front Desk at the Library. Learn how to utilize the many resources of the biggest library in Idaho     		 Library  Helpful 
    3:30 pm  Housing Overview and Tour:
    Living on Campus or undecided? Learn about UI Residence Halls and take a housing tour so you know of your choices for living on campus. Remember, all new Freshmen must live in the residence halls for the first year.     		 Wallace Residence Center 2nd Floor  Helpful 
    5:00 pm  Campus Recreation Sports and Sandwich Social:
    The Student Recreation Center is hosting a social for you to learn about the different sports leauges and fitness programs on campus as well as socialize with your new friends from orientation and play some games (basketball, table tennis/ping pong, soccer, etc. Sub sandwiches will be provided.     		 Student Recreation Center  Fun 
  • Thursday, August 22, 2013
    *Bring your I-20 or DS-2019, Passport, Visa, I-94 card and Job Offer or Assistantship Letter if they have not been copied yet*

    Time  Event  Location   
    8:00 am - 12:00 pm  Graduate Teaching Assistants Only:
    All new TA’s are required to be in assistantship training with College of Graduate Studies. Room to be announced.     		 To Be Announced  Required for TAs Only 
    11:00 am  International Student Lunch:  
    Come enjoy a buffet style meal from the universities best chefs! You will be met at the door for a Lunch Pass. Free for new students only.     		 Bob's Diner in Wallace Residence Hall  Helpful 
    12:00 pm  All International Students Check In:
    Please arrive on-time! Bring your Passport, I-20/Ds-2019, visa, Job Offer, Assistantship Letter.     		 SUB Ballroom  Required 
    12:45 pm

    International Student Success Info Series Featuring:  
    IPO Director Susie Bender and the Importance of Maintaining Status, Immigration Information and Academics in the U.S.

    		 SUB Ballroom  Required 
    5:00 pm  Shopping Trip to Wal-Mart:  
    Buy everything you need to get set up in your new room or apartment in one place! Vans will leave from IPO and return to IPO.    		 IPO Front Desk  Helpful 
    6:30 pm  International Welcome Dinner:  
    Enjoy a variety of food made for you by members of the community. If you have requested a Friendship Family, you may be able to meet them at the dinner.    		 Shattuck Arboretum (Behind the Tennis Courts) Fun 
  • Friday, August 23, 2013
    *Bring your I-20 or DS-2019, Passport, Visa, I-94 card and Job Offer or Assistantship Letter if it was not copied on a previous orientation day.* 

    Time  Event  Location   
    8:30 am  University Convocation:
    The UI President will officially welcome you to campus. Keynote speaker Rayce Bird will address the UI community.     		 Kibbie Dome  Required 
    10:00 am New International Student Orientation Check-in:
    Please arrive on time! Bring your Passport, I-20/Ds-2019, Visa, Job Offer, Assistantship Letter.     		 SUB Ballroom  Required 
    10:30 am  Round Table Resources Session: 
    Learn about resources available to you in small group sessions so that you can ask questions.     		 SUB Ballroom  Required 
    12:00 pm  International Student Lunch:  
    Lunch and drinks will be provided for you in the SUB Ballroom.    		 SUB Ballroom  Helpful 
    1:00 pm  Social Security Session (Must attend if you wish to get a job or license): 
    • If you have a job offer (assistantship or other on campus work), you can apply for a Social Security Number (SSN). You must bring a job offer letter (required for SSN) and all of your entry documents (Passport, Visa, I-94 (print from www.cbp.gov/i94), and I-20 or DS-2019).
    • If you do not have a job offer and wish to get a driver’s license or cell phone, then you will need to apply for a Letter of Denial from Social Security.  You must bring all of your entry documents (Passport, Visa, I-94 (Print from www.cbp.gov/i94), and I-20 or DS-2019).
    		 SUB Ballroom  Helpful 
    1:00 pm  Human Resources:  
    If you have a job offer (assistantship or other on-campus work that is not with Dining Services), you can fill out your Employment paperwork today. Learn about the next steps in your Employment Authorization and speak with Human Resources representatives if you have any questions.     		 SUB Ballroom  Helpful 
    1:00 pm Table Fair:
    Representatives from local banks, community resources and campus representatives will be available to answer your questions and help you with settling in to Moscow.    		 SUB Ballroom  Helpful 
    3:30 pm  Library Tour:
    Meet at the Front Desk at the Library. Learn how to utilize the many resources of the biggest library in Idaho.    		 Library  Helpful 
    3:30 pm 

    Campus Tour:
    Get a tour of our beautiful campus. Not only will you learn building locations for classes and resources, you will also learn some interesting facts and history about the U of I.

    		 SUB Helpful 
  • Saturday, August 24, 2013
    Time  Event  Location   
    9:00 am - 12:30 pm 

    New Student Service Project:
    Attend your very first service project and participate in tree planting, watershed restoration, park care, elementary school repairs, public library maintenance, and much more! This is an excellent way to get to know other new students and your new city.

    		 Meet on the Theophilus Tower Lawn  Helpful 
    12:30 - 2:00 pm 

    Diversity, Equity, and Community Barbeque:
    Stop by and get acquainted with the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA), Native American Student Center (NASC), College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), LGBTQA Office, Women’s Center, multicultural student leaders, UI staff and faculty. The BBQ is free and open to all. Students will have the opportunity to win great prizes.

    		 The Shattuck Amphitheater  Helpful 
    5:30 pm  Palousafest:
    Campus and community information fair, games, prizes, food, live music.     		 Theophilus Tower Lawn and Sixth Street Fun 
  • Post Orientation Event: Saturday, September 21, 2013
    Time  Event  Location   
    7:00 am  River Rafting:
    Plan on an all-day rafting trip (leave at 7:00 am and return by 6:00 pm). Meet at the Student Recreation Center.     		 SRC  Fun 

    Again, welcome to the University of Idaho!
    We hope you enjoy your time here and consider the IPO your home away from home! Good luck!