International Student Orientation

2023 Fall International Student Orientation

Welcome to International Students and families!

Orientation Schedule

Monday, August 21:

10:00 – 10:30am	Chapel
10:30 – 11:30am	Introduction of students and families
11:30am – 12:00pm	Tour of CTS building and Calvin Campus
12:00 – 12:45pm	Lunch
12:45 – 1:15pm	Food Pantry

 

Tuesday, August 22:

9:00 – 9:30am	Seminary IT services and expectations
9:30 – 10:00am	Seminary Housing expectations and regulations
10:00 – 10:30am	Seminary Building usage
10:30 – 11:00am	Introduction of CTS Financial Services Office & Financial Aid
11:00 – 11:15am	Break
11:15am – 12:00pm	Tour of Hekman Library

 

Wednesday, August 23:

9:00 – 9:30am	Registrar – course schedules, registration, adding/dropping courses
9:30 – 10:30am	Academic expectations
10:30 – 10:45am	Break
10:45 – 12:00pm	Immigration topics and issues

 

Thursday, August 24:

9:00 – 9:30am	Personal safety, campus safety, car insurance, etc.
9:30 – 10:00am	Introduction of Rhetoric Center
10:00 – 10:45am	Student Resource Guide overview, insurance and medical care in US
10:45 – 11:00am	Break
11:00am – 12:00pm	Panel Discussion – International students discuss cultural adjustment experiences

Please contact Student Life office with any questions.