Orientation Schedule
The International Programs Office (IPO) welcomes you to the University of Idaho!
Fall 2013 International Student Orientation Schedule
August 19, 20, 22 and 23 located in SUB (Student Union Building) Ballroom. Fall Orientation Schedule will be available by June 1.Please be at all scheduled events on time. Use free time to meet with advisors, take placement tests, register for classes, and pay fees.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
*Bring your I-20 or DS-2019, Passport, Visa, I-94 card and Job Offer or Assistantship Letter*
| Time | Event | Location | |
| 10:00 am |
Exchange Students Pre-Orientation meeting: *Only for exchange students working with Colton Oliphant or Holly Greenfield* |
IPO Office | Required |
| 11:30 am | International Student Lunch: Come enjoy a buffet style meal from the university's best chefs! Free for new international students. |
Bob's Diner | Required |
| 12:15 pm |
New International Student Orientation Check-in: |
SUB Ballroom | Required |
| 12:45 pm | IPO Welcome: We are so excited to have you here! Let us know if there is anything we can do to make your time here even better! |
SUB Ballroom | Required |
| 1:00 pm | International Student Success Info Series: Featuring class registration, paying fees, driver's licensing, campus safety and more. |
SUB Ballroom | Required |
| 2:20 pm | Round Robin Resource Sessions: Learn about all the resources available to you in small group sessions |
SUB Ballroom | Required |
| 3:40 pm | Campus Tour for Students Living Off-Campus: Get a tour from the pros! Not only will you learn where your classes and different resources are but you will also learn some interesting facts and history about the U of I. |
SUB Ballroom | Helpful |
| 3:40 pm | Housing Overview and Tour: Living on Campus or undecided? Then this tour is for you. A knowledgeable guide will take you through each dormitory so that you can make a more educated decision on where you would like to live! |
SUB Ballroom | Helpful |
| 6:15 pm | Bowling Night: Join the IPO and others for a fun night of bowling, food, and drinks! |
IPO Front Desk | Fun |
Friday, January 4, 2013
*Bring your I-20 or DS-2019, Passport, Visa, I-94 card and job offer or assistantship offer letter if they were not copied Thursday*
| Time | Event | Location | |
| 9:00 am | All International Students Check-in: If you did not bring your documents on Thursday to be scanned and copied, you must arrive early. |
SUB Ballroom | Required |
| 9:30 am | International Student Success Info Series Featuring: International Enrichment Programs, Counseling Center, and U.S. Culture and Customs |
SUB Ballroom | Required |
| 10:30 pm | Round Robin Resource Sessions: Learn about all the resources available to you in small group sessions |
SUB Ballroom | Required |
| 12:00 pm | International Students Lunch: Come enjoy a buffet style meal from the university's best chefs! Free for new international students! |
Bob's Diner | Helpful |
| 1:30 pm | Activities Concourse: 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 |
| 1:30 pm | Social Security Session (must attend if you wish to get a job or license):
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Gold Room | Helpful |
| 1:30 pm | Human Resources | Silver Room | Helpful |
| TBD | International Ice Skating Night: Sign up at orientation! Be sure to bring money for snacks and refreshments. Vans leave from IPO. |
IPO Front Desk | Fun |
Saturday, January 5, 2013
| Time | Event | Location | |
| 2:00 pm | Women's Basketball Game: Come cheer on the University of Idaho’s Basketball Team! |
Kibbie Dome | Fun |
Sunday, January 6, 2013
| Time | Event | Location | |
| 12:00 - 5:00 pm |
Open Move-in to Dormitories: Move into UI Residences |
Housing Office | Helpful |
| 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Household Goods Exchange: Want to save a little cash? Then Stop buy the household goods exchange to pick up lightly used supplies that will get you going. |
Poultry Hill | Helpful |
| 5:00 pm | Shopping Trip to Wal-Mart in Pullman: Wal-Mart has household goods, food, toiletries, and clothing. |
IPO Front Desk | Helpful |
Monday, January 7, 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 | |
| 12:00 pm | All International Students Lunch: Come enjoy a buffet style meal from the university's best chefs! Free for new international students! |
Bob's Diner | Required |
| 1:00 pm | All International Student Check-In: Please arrive on-time! Bring your Passport, I-20/Ds-2019, visa, Job Offer, Assistantship Letter, and I-94 Card. |
SUB Ballroom | Required |
| 1:30 pm | International Student Success Info Series Featuring: IPO Director Susie Bender, Importance of Maintaining Status, Immigration Information, Health Care and Costs, and Academics in the U.S. |
SUB Ballroom | Required |
| 3:30 pm | Campus Tour: Get a tour from the pros! Not only will you learn where your classes and different resources are but you will also learn some interesting facts and history about the U of I. |
SUB Ballroom | Helpful |
| 5:00 pm |
Campus Recreation Dinner Social: The Student Rec. 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. Dinner will be provided. |
Student Recreation Center | Fun |
Tuesday, January 8, 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 | |
| 8:00 am - 12:30 pm |
Graduate Teaching Assistants Only: |
Teaching & Learning Center | Helpful |
| 10:00 am |
Library Tour: |
Library | Helpful |
| 3:30 pm | Campus Tour: Get a tour from the pros! Not only will you learn where your classes and different resources are but you will also learn some interesting facts and history about the U of I. |
SUB Front Desk | Helpful |
| 6:30 pm |
International Karaoke Night: |
1912 Center | Fun |