International Student Orientation 2008-09
Coming to the United States means stepping into a new culture. You can expect that there will be a period of adjustment in making the transition form your culture to this one.
New students are expected to arrive Sunday, August 17, 2008 and are required to attend a three day orientation: Monday-Wednesday, August 18-20, 2008.
A group of International Students explore campus as part of the Scavenger Hunt during ISO '06.
During orientation, you will meet other new international students as well as representatives from various offices on campus. During these three days, you will not only learn more about Wittenberg but about Springfield, Ohio. The purpose of the orientation program is to help you settle in, establish bank accounts, and paperwork for employment and taxes as well as learn general information about the US academic system and your academic career. Current students will be available to help you through the process.
After your international orientation program, you will participate in New Student Days with domestic students when they arrive on campus Thursday, August 21. Classes will begin Monday, August 25.
August 2008 IS Orientation Schedule
New students are expected to arrive Sunday, August 17 and are required to attend a three day orientation: August 18-20, 2008.
During orientation you will meet other new international students as well as many representatives from various offices on campus such as the Registrar, Health Center Director, Residential Life, Credit Union, Security, Human Resources, Student Employment and many others. You will learn more about Wittenberg as well as Springfield, Ohio.
Orientation is an important part of our first days at Wittenberg and all new international students are expected to attend.
August 18, 19 - Please bring your passport, visa and I-20 forms!
August 20 - Please bring your health forms!
August 21 - Please bring your student information packet and sit with your advising group!
If you have any questions you may contact the Office of International Education.
Phone: 937-327-6185
Fax: 937-327-6178
Email: eschmidt@wittenberg.edu or jbennett@wittenberg.edu.
We look forward to welcoming you!
JoAnn & Betsy
International Education
Monday, August 18th
9:00AM: Breakfast/Welcome
9:15AM: Life on Campus with Linda Lauffenburger
10:15AM: Campus Tour with Admission Staff
11:00AM: American Educational System with JoAnn Bennett
12:00PM: Lunch
1:00PM: Life in Springfield with JoAnn Bennett
1:30PM: Scavenger Hunt with IOA's
2:30PM: ID Card Pictures/Mailboxes
3:00PM: Shopping with IOA's
5:00PM: DINNER
8:00PM: Welcome Party at Mina's house - Meet @ Wally Witt
Tuesday, August 19th
8:00AM: Breakfast/English Placement Exam (required for all non-native English speakers)
9:00AM: BREAK
9:15AM: Immigration and US Law with JoAnn Bennett
9:30AM: Student Accounts/Wittenberg One Card with Doug Schantz
10:15AM: Break
10:30AM: Academic Support Services with Math Workshop, FLLC, OCC and Writing Center
12:00PM: Lunch
1:00PM: Wittenberg Bookstore and Campus Safety with the Wittenberg Police/Security Dept.
1:30PM: Student Employment with Sonya Zugelder
3:00PM: Shopping with IOA's
5:00PM: DINNER
6:30PM: Admissions' Welcome Reception @ Ness Auditorium
Wednesday, August 20th
9:00AM: Residence Life and Meal Plans with Dawn White and Cathie Kuss
9:30AM: US Health Care and Insurance with Jill Vanuch and LuAnn Shafer
10:15AM: BREAK
10:30AM: Course Advising and Add/Drop Session with Registrar Office
12:00PM: LUNCH
1:00PM: Library Tour with Alisa Mizikar
2:00PM: Tour of Clark County Heritage Center
3:00PM: Tour of Springfield
5:00PM: Dinner
Thursday, August 21st - New Student Days begin
1:00PM: New Student Assembly with advising group (Commencement Hollow)
1:45PM: Opening Ceremony (HPERC)
Friday, August 22nd - New Student Days continued
10:00AM: Wittsem Meeting - meet your advisor
7:30PM: Class of 2012 - Getting to Know Us! (Playfair)
Pictures from ISO '06:
Pictures from ISO '07:
Pictures from ISO '08:
Meet the IOA's!
2008 2007 2006
1. International Education Homepage.
2. For more information about New Student Days, click here.
Questions? Click here to contact us.
