New Student Orientation Schedule
Make note that times are subject to change.
Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — New Student Orientation Check-In
Theophilus Tower Lawn
Get your orientation schedule and Vandal swag bag.
8-9:30 p.m. — New Vandal Scramble
Kibbie Dome
Meet your Orientation Leaders on the Kibbie Dome floor for a night of fun activities and icebreakers. Led by Stende Inspirations.
Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024
8-9 a.m. — New Student Orientation Check-In (If you didn’t check in on Wednesday)
Theophilus Tower Lawn
Get your orientation schedule and Vandal swag bag.
Rest of Day Includes:
- Welcome from the Dean of Students
- Information Sessions
- Welcome Lunch
- Academic College Sessions
- Family Send-Off
- Fun activity led by your Orientation Leaders
Friday, Aug. 16, 2024
Friday Morning:
- Icebreakers with your Orientation Leaders
- Information Sessions
Friday Afternoon:
- Resource Tours
- Various Orientation Sessions including Honors Program Orientation, Transfer and Non-Traditional Students, Military and Veteran Services, Pre-Health Professions and the Vandal Gateway Program.
- Fun activity led by your Orientation Leaders
1-5 p.m. — International Student Orientation
Pitman Center International Ballroom
All international students are required to attend the mandatory immigration check-in and international student orientation sessions below.
- 1 p.m. — Check-In Begins
Vandal Ballroom, Bruce Pitman Center
Check in at the Vandal Ballroom on the 2nd floor of the Bruce Pitman Center - 1:30 p.m. — Welcome Remarks and Introductions
Meet the International Services staff and student ambassadors - 1:45 p.m. — Games and Prizes
Get ready to compete and win some U of I swag for your team of new friends! - 2:15 p.m. — U.S. Visa Rules, iVandal, U.S. Culture
Meet your International Services advisor and learn about the rules and benefits of your F-1 or J-1 visa and how to complete your immigration check-in - 3 p.m. — Break
Enjoy a cup of tea, stretch, and reenergize your brain - 3:15 p.m. — Next Steps: Navigating Campus
Learn from current U of I students on a variety of topics to help you adjust to campus. Topics will include SSN and student jobs, transportation, housing, academics and more. - 3:45 p.m. — Healthcare in the U.S.
A brief overview of how the U.S. healthcare system works - 4:30 p.m. — Closing Remarks, Event Reminders and Group Photo
Let’s capture this special day with a photo!
Students attending U of I’s extension campuses (Boise, Idaho Falls, Coeur d’Alene, etc.) will be required to attend an Online International Student Orientation. Online orientation details will be emailed to students in the summer.
Friday Evening:
- Late Night at the Rec
Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024
Saturday Morning — Afternoon:
- SYNC (Serving your New Community)
Saturday Evening:
- Palousafest
Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Find Your Classrooms
Depart from Pitman Center Welcome Center, 1st Floor
One of the Vandal REPS campus tour guides will walk you around campus and point out where your classes will be. Bring your class schedule!