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Academic English Program International Students Parents Third Culture Students (Americans, non- F- 1 international students) Sunday, August 21, 2016 *Schedule subject to change.

1 Academic English Program International Students Parents Third Culture Students (Americans, non- F- 1 international students) Sunday, August 21, 2016 *Schedule subject to change. Current as of July 18, :00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. International Student Orientation Check-In All Students should check in for International Student Orientation, pick up ID cards and room keys, sign up for shopping trips, purchase a phone or SIM card, and move into Residence Hall. ( and - please bring passport, F-1visa, and I-20) 4:45 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner at Orchard Hills, hosted by President Kim Phipps. to walk to Orchard Hills at 4:45, dinner begins at 5 p.m.) Monday, August 22, :45 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Day Trip to Lancaster with International Admissions Staff (Advanced sign-up required on Sunday) Depart from Eisenhower Campus Center. 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast (Optional.) 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. F-1 Visa Advising 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. MK/ Transitions Boyer 134 with Ellen 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch with IMPA mentors 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Community at Messiah College Associate Dean of Students Doug Wood explains what it means to be a part of the Messiah College community.

2 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Informational Session Meet with Cindy Goforth, Director of the Academic English Program. Boyer 230 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Staying Healthy in College Staff from our Engle Center will provide you with the resources you need to stay healthy on campus. 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Skills Assessment Meet with Cindy Goforth, Director of the Academic English Program. Boyer 337 3:10 p.m.-3:40 p.m. Going Postal Learn all you need to know to make sure you get your care packages and your Amazon deliveries on time! 3:50 p.m.-4:50 p.m. Textbook Tutorial IMPAs share their wisdom on where to buy textbooks, when to keep them, and more! 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Dinner 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Shopping Trip to Silver Spring Square Bring your $$ to get school and dorm room supplies! Shops in this plaza include Target, Bed, Bath, & Beyond, Office Max, Best Buy, and Kohl s. (Optional, Advanced sign-up required on Sunday) Departs from Tuesday, August 23, :00 a.m.-8:00 a.m. Breakfast with IMPA Mentors. 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Need Help? IMPA Mentors are here for you! Ask your IMPA mentor to use this time to help you if you need to see ITS for network questions, if you are required to go to the Engle Center for a recheck of a PPD, or if you need to go to Falcon Exchange for tuition payment or ID card pictures. 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Rafiki House/ISA/MuKappa/Multicultural Council Get to know some of your fellow students during this fun time planned for you by them! 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Pizza Luncheon, hosted by the Dean of Students

3 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Q&A with the Associate Registrar Our Associate Registrar will be present to answer questions, distribute class schedules, and explain why you need to know what FERPA is 2:10 p.m.-3:15 p.m. Money Matters Representatives from Student Financial Services and Falcon Exchange will be present to tell you about Dining Dollars, options for paying your tuition, cashing checks at the Falcon Exchange, and much, much more! 3:20 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Canoe the Yellow Breeches with the Loft Meet at the red Covered Bridge to start your first canoe trip down the Yellow Breeches! Parents are welcome to join for the send-off. The canoe trip will end at Simpson Park, where ICO staff and parents will be waiting with dinner! (Meet at the red Covered Bridge to depart. You must wear shoes, and we suggest wearing clothes that you don t mind getting wet!) 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Engle Center Meet with the staff of the Engle Center, our on-campus health clinic to learn about the health care facilities available to your student. 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Simpson Park Join your student at Simpson Park for a picnic dinner. Shuttle departs from Eisenhower Campus Center. At 7:30 p.m., a shuttle will take you from the park to the Wingate. Wednesday, August 24, :30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. ***Music Majors*** Music Theory Placement for Music Majors. High Center, Room 101 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast (Optional.) 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Banking with BB&T Representatives from Branch Banking & Trust (BB&T) will be present for you to sign up for a checking account. They offer online banking and two ATMs on campus. (Bring your passport, visa, student ID, and be certain you know your unit number!) 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch with IMPA Mentors 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch, courtesy of Alumni and Parent Relations Meet outside of

4 1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Half Day trip to Hershey with International Admissions Staff Spend a few hours in downtown Hershey at the Hershey Story Museum or shopping at the Hershey Outlets. Depart from Eisenhower Campus Center. Upon return, International Admissions staff will drop you off at the Wingate Hotel. 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Social Security Numbers and Student Payroll Representatives from the United States Social Security Administration will be 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Writing Assessment present to process applications and Student Employment will be present to help you correctly complete paperwork for work study positions. Boyer 230 and Boyer 231 (Bring: Completed SSN application, passport, F-1 visa) Students previously notified by will meet with Professor Christine Perrin, Director of Writing, for their writing exam. Boyer 337 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Dinner 6:10 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Trindle Bowl Prepare for a fun night of bowling with your IMPA mentors! (Bring socks to wear with your bowling shoes.) Depart from Thursday, August 25, :00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Complimentary Meal Service 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Welcome Week Check-in and Registration *All students must check-in and attend all mandatory Welcome Week events. Brubaker Auditorium 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Overview of Services, facilitated by Sarah Wade and Faith Minnich Kjesbo Sarah and Faith will provide a summary of services available for your student and will introduce you to key personnel. Topics include immigration, the role of the Intercultural Office, and diversity on campus. A break for the lunch hour is included. Boyer 134 (Lunch in ) 6:15 p.m.-7:45 p.m. Candle Lighting Worship Service *ICO Staff will reserve seats for international students and families. Hitchcock Arena, Sollenberger Sports Center 8:15 p.m.-9:00 p.m. First Year Student Gatherings Brubaker Auditorium Transfer Student Gatherings

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