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.

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LINK TO HANDOUTS AND ORIENTATION MATERIALS

Friday, August 15 - Saturday, August 16

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 17

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

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Campus Tour and Scavenger Hunt (learn about resources and services at W&L in an interactive activity)

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Lunch (Marketplace)

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Optional activities with your Orientation Leaders

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

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Dinner at Dining Hall (Marketplace)

Monday, August 18

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

9:00 AM- 5:00 PM - Rotating Groups (lunch, set-up post office boxes (if desired), tour the university bookstore, and set-up bank accounts at Wells Fargo or Cornerstone Bank) 

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 and Law School Lawn)

Tuesday, August 19

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) (different locations in the CGL and Science Center) 

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)(Parmly 307)

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 20

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) (Parmly 307)

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) (Parmly 307)

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Finish up bank accounts

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

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

Thursday, August 21

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Study Skills (learn important study skills) (Parmly 307)

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) (Parmly 307)

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Title IX (learn about Title IX rules and procedures) (Parmly 307)

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

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM -  Dedicated reading and prep time for the Demo Class

Friday, August 22

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) (Parmly 307)

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 - 2:30 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) (Parmly 307) 

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM   Student Visas (learn how to maintain your visa status, legally work in the US and more) (Parmly 307)

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

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Movie Night (Stackhouse Theater)

Saturday, August 23

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