Arrival Days for New International Students
Saturday, September 13 or Sunday, September 14
On Monday, September 15, new international students may:
In addition to the regular Welcome Week orientation activities listed in the schedule, new international students should attend the following special sessions:
Monday, September 15
1:00 p.m.
Student information forms completed and collection of passports, forms I-20 or DS-2019, and I-94 for Office of International Student Services
Science Hall 102
2:00 p.m.
Bus trip to Burlington Coat Factory, Wal-Mart, and Fox River Mall to purchase necessary items
Departing from International House
7:00 p.m.
Welcome Dinner
Enjoy a dinner with vice president for student affairs and dean of students Nancy Truesdell, TSA instructor Cecile Despres-Berry, and international student services staff
Barber Room (Downer Commons, second floor)
Following dinner, dessert will be served at Dean of Students House,
716 East College Avenue, hosted by Dean Truesdell
Tuesday, September 16
8:45 a.m.
Return of immigration paperwork
Youngchild Hall 121
9:00 a.m.
Discussion with International Student Services staff regarding international student immigration forms, regulations and procedures; and legal rights, responsibilities, and requirements in the United States
Youngchild Hall 121
10:30 a.m.
Session on insurance and student health and counseling services with Susie Muenster, director of health services, Paul Valencic, assistant director of counseling services/alcohol education coordinator, and a representative from Associated Financial Group
Youngchild Hall 121
12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
Downer Commons
1:00 p.m.
Student employment, student payroll, and taxes with human resources and financial aid staff
Youngchild Hall 121
2:30 p.m.
Discussion on banking and personal finances
Youngchild Hall 121
Wednesday, September 17
9:00 a.m.
Opportunity for questions/review of some materials from the previous day/fun activity
Science Hall 102
9:30 a.m.
Representatives from the U.S. Social Security Administration for completion of forms to obtain social security card
Science Hall 102
11:00 a.m.
Meet with Geoff Gajewski, acting dean of student academic services, to discuss academic advising, your relationship with faculty, and the Lawrence Honor Code
Science Hall 102