International Orientation Week
Your week to get to know campus!
The Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS) is looking forward to welcoming you to our campus ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½! Our team is ready to walk you through the process of starting your life at St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ and making sure you are ready for success. Upon arrival, we'll help you with immigration check-in and course registration. You'll learn all about campus and start making friends by participating in social events and campus tours!
Parents, guardians, family, and loved ones of graduate students are welcome and encouraged to attend orientation. We realize the transition to a university can be a big change for the entire family. If you plan on attending orientation, please let us know by emailing oiss@stthomas.edu.
Spring 2025 orientation activities will start on Wednesday, January 29th and will end on Friday, January 31st.
Arrival Day is Wednesday, January 29th, so please schedule your flights for that day.
Classes begin on Monday, February 3rd.
If you need to be picked up from the airport on Wednesday, January 29th, please complete our .
Spring 2025 Undergraduate Orientation Schedule
The Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS) is ready to welcome you to your new campus during the week of January 27th. We will be open all week from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m to help you complete the immigration check-in process.
Below is the full detailed orientation schedule for Spring 2025.
This is our official arrival day and the first day that students living on campus can move into their residence halls. OISS will only do airport pickups during this day. Please sign up for before Monday, January 22th.
This is our official arrival day and the first day that students living on campus can move into their residence halls. OISS will only do airport pickups during this day.
8:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 15:00 Check-in with the Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS)
Global Learning Center – Murray Herrick Center (MHC) 212
Your first step when coming to campus is to complete a check-in process with an Immigration advisor. Come any time between 8:00am and 3:00pm and bring your passport, VISA, I-20, and hard copies of your official transcripts. The meeting lasts 30 minutes.
14:00 – 15:00 Guided Campus Tour
Meet in Global Learning Center – Murray Herrick Center (MHC) 212
Take a tour of campus with an International Orientation Leader or by using the self-guided app which will show you all the best parts of campus.
17:00 Dinner with International Admissions
The View – Anderson Student Center
Join the International Admissions staff for dinner at The View. Families and guests are welcome to attend.
8:00 – 15:00 Check-in with OISS office
Global Learning Center – Murray Herrick Center (MHC) 212
Your first step when coming to campus is to complete a check-in process with an Immigration advisor. Come any time between 8:00am and 3:00pm and bring your passport, VISA, I-20, and hard copies of your official transcripts. The meeting lasts 30 minutes.
9:30 – 11:30 Meet with Academic Counselors
Academic Counseling & Support – Murray Herrick Center (MHC) 110
Drop in to meet with an Academic Counselor. They will be able to review your schedule, answer questions you might have, and remove any hold you might have on your student account.
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch at The Northsider with International Orientation Leaders
The View – Anderson Student Center (ASC) 2nd floor
Join your International Orientation Leaders and OISS for lunch at The Northsider. Families and guests are welcome to attend.
13:30 - 15:00 OISS Orientation Session - Required
Anderson Student Center (ASC), 2nd Floor 202
This session is required for all undergraduate international students. OISS will discuss immigration regulations necessary to maintain status as well as ways to get involved throughout the year.
15:30 – 18:00 U.S. Bank, Target
Meet in Global Learning Center – Murray Herrick Center (MHC) 212
OISS will be taking students to Highland Park, St. Paul to visit Target and US Bank.
19:00 - 20:30 Bowling with OISS
Anderson Student Center (ASC), Lower Level
Join us for a fun night of bowling with other international students and OISS staff! Food will be provided.
08:30 – 14:00 Spring Orientation
Woulfe Alumni Hall – Anderson Student Center (ASC) 3rd Floor
All undergraduate international students are required to attend the entire session and should not make any other appointments during this time. The program will include and opportunities to interact with other new students. Check-in starts at 8:15 am.
15:30 Mall of America Trip
Meet in Global Learning Center – Murray Herrick Center (MHC) 212
Join your International Orientation Leaders on a trip to the Mall of America. There, you will be able to shop for any items that you might need as well as get a SIM card for your phone. Transportation provided.
Meal plans begin February 2nd at 16:00
What to Expect
Immigration Check-In with OISS
You will meet with an OISS advisor for immigration purposes as well as discuss any specific questions you have.
Course Registration
Meet your academic advisor and finalize your course schedule.
Campus Tour and ID Card
Learn more about campus and receive your St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ ID Card.
Social Events
Your international orientation leaders plan special events throughout the week to help you meet others!
Online Orientation Module
Learn about campus resources, health services, academic expectations, immigration regulations and life at St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½. Access the .
Immigration Check-In
Immigration Check-In with OISS
You will meet with an OISS advisor for immigration purposes as well as discuss any specific questions you have.
Course Registration
Course Registration
Meet your academic advisor and finalize your course schedule.
Campus Tour and ID Card
Campus Tour and ID Card
Learn more about campus and receive your St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ ID Card.
Social Events
Social Events
Your international orientation leaders plan special events throughout the week to help you meet others!
Online Orientation Module
Online Orientation Module
Learn about campus resources, health services, academic expectations, immigration regulations and life at St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½. Access the .
Meet our Orientation Leaders
Our orientation team is looking forward to welcoming you to St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½! Email oiss@sttthomas.edu if you would like to be put in contact with one of our leaders.
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