August 2024 International Student Orientation Schedule

GENERAL INFORMATION 

What to Bring The Office of Residential Life has created a list of items you may want to consider bringing with you, shipping to your room, or buying after you arrive. The list also includes items that are especially important for international students. 
Communication

 Join the WhatsApp group and post your questions in the chat. Call (540) 550-4270 if you need to reach Hunter. Call Public Safety (540) 458-8999 in an emergency or if you get locked out of your room or hall (Public Safety is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
Accessing Your Room You will receive your ID card and room key when you arrive on campus.  You will need BOTH to enter your residence hall. If you are locked out, call Public Safety at (540) 458 - 8999.
Packages Any bedding or room supplies that you ordered will be in your room if they arrived before orientation begins. If your packages aren't in your room, check the shipping information. You can pick up packages from Mail Services during business hours.
Google Calendar You can download a Google Calendar with the orientation schedule if you'd like. 
Dining and Meals The Dining Hall (Marketplace) will be open from 7 am - 8 pm. Let the cashier know that you are with International Student Orientation  when you enter and your meal will be paid for by the CIE. 
Connecting to W&L WiFi Connecting to the W&L WiFi when you reach campus is easy using these instructions.

On-Campus Emergency Contact

 The W&L Department of Public Safety is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you have an emergency and need help, you can call (540) 458-8999 or visit Public Safety.  

LINK TO HANDOUTS AND ORIENTATION MATERIALS

ORIENTATION SCHEDULE 

Friday, August 16 - Saturday, August 17

Arrival
The CIE and the ISO Leaders will assist with arrival for all students. Students should make sure they have joined the WhatsApp group. 

Sunday, August 18

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM - Breakfast at Dining Hall (Marketplace)

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Getting to Know Your Fellow Leaders and Students 

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch at the Marketplace

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Campus Tour and Scavenger Hunt ( (learn about resources and services at W&L in an interactive activity)

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Walmart Shopping (multiple trips)

Monday, August 19

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM - Breakfast at Dining Hall (Marketplace)

10:00 AM- 4:00 PM - Rotating Groups (lunch, set-up post office boxes, and set-up bank accounts) 

5:15 PM - 5:30 PM - Dining Services Talk (learn about the dining options provided at W&L) (Marketplace)

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Dinner at Dining Hall (Marketplace)

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM - S'mores and Stargazing (Third Year Village)

Tuesday, August 20

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM - Breakfast at Marketplace

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Across Cultures (learn and ask questions about different aspects of life at W&L with your orientation leaders)

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch at the Marketplace

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM - Public Safety Session (learn about services offered by W&L Public Safety and basic US laws)

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Activities Fair (learn about resources and experiences offered by the Harte Center, OIE, CPD, SAIL, and more) (CGL Atrium)

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Activities Fair Reflection (CGL Atrium) 

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Dinner at the Marketplace

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Dance Activity with Around the Globe (CGL Atrium)

 

Wednesday, August 21

7:30 AM - 9 AM - Breakfast at Marketplace

10:00 AM- 10:30 AM - Executive Committee Presentation (learn about W&L's student-run Honor System) 

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM - Library Resources (learn how to do research and include citations in a hands-on activity) (Leyburn Library)

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM -Lunch at Marketplace 

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Academics Session (learn about the liberal arts, classroom etiquette, and basic academic expectations at W&L) 

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Dinner at Marketplace

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM -  

Thursday, August 22

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM - Breakfast at Marketplace

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Study Skills (learn important study skills) 

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Group Photo outside the CGL 

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM -  Lunch at Marketplace

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Student Health and Counseling (learn about health and counseling services at W&L and the US healthcare system) 

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Title IX (learn about Title IX rules and procedures) 

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM -  Academic Reading Prep (learn how to read academic texts for your Demo Class) (Harte Center 128)

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Dinner at Marketplace

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM  Dedicated reading and prep time for the Demo Class

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Game Night/Karoake (CGL Atrium)

Friday, August 23

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM  - Breakfast at Marketplace

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM - Taxes, Financial Aid and Student Employment (learn about taxes in the US, working on-campus, and financial aid) 

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM- Demo Class (attend one of four demo classes offered by a W&L professor - locations: CGL 211,212, 214, 246) 

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch at Marketplace

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Demo Class Debrief (reflect on what you learned in the class and learn about resources for academic help outside of the classroom and how to use office hours) (Hillel 101) 

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM   Student Visas (learn how to maintain your visa status, legally work in the US and more) 

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Dinner at Marketplace

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Movie Night 

Saturday, August 24

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM - Breakfast at Marketplace

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Goshen Pass Trip

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Lunch at Marketplace

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM -  Reflection with the Director of the CIE (engage in an activty to anonymously address any remaining questions about life at W&L) (CGL Atrium)

3:00 - 4:00 PM - Leading Edge Check-In (Check with your Leading Edge Trip Leader - depends on your trip) 

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM - Dinner at Marketplace