SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION

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1 SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION SPRING 2017

2 INTRODUCTIONS International Student Orientation has begun. And we are so excited that YOU ARE HERE. Of all the places in the world, we think South Dakota State University is pretty great. Over the next few days, you will attend sessions and participate in activities to prepare you for life at SDSU. Get to know the International Affairs staff (that s us!) because we are here to help you navigate your time at SDSU. Diplomats will help you become familiar with campus and show you around the Brookings community. They are your go-to people for questions about student life and getting involved. Welcome to South Dakota State University! OIA is the hub for international student services and undergraduate admissions, study abroad planning, ESL and community connections programs. All of our services and activities are intended to help enrich your experience and expand global engagement for students, faculty and staff at SDSU. OIA is here to support you in successfully accomplishing your academic and career goals. WEBSITE sdstate.edu/international SOCIAL MEDIA 1 SOCIAL TAGS Facebook: #SDSUintl Twitter: #SDSUintl

3 SCHEDULE DAY 1 tuesday, january 3rd campanile room, student union SESSION TIME SPEAKER Check-in & Breakfast Welcome to SDSU! International Affairs Staff Introductions You ve Got Questions... We ve Got Answers Break 8:00-9:00 AM 9:00-9:45 AM Campus Dignitaries President Dunn Interim Provost Hedge Kinchel Doerner, Dean of Graduate School Kathleen Fairfax, Assistant Vice President for International Affairs & Outreach 9:45-10:30 AM Greg Wymer, Director of International Students & Scholars 10:30-10:45 AM Amir Maleki, International Student Advisor Kirsten Linke, International Student Advisor/ Program Coordinator Language Support 10:45-11:15 AM Nathan Ziegler, Director English Language and Culture Institute Getting Connected , WiFi and More! Technology Q/A Session Lunch - Larson Commons U.S. Education System vs. the World 10:45-11:15 AM Eric Mette, Computer Support Specialist 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM 12:15-1:15 PM 1:30-2:30 PM Greg Wymer, Director of International Students & Scholars Kirsten Linke, International Student Advisor/ Program Coordinator U.S. Friends 2:15-2:45 PM SDSU US Friends Honors Opportunities 2:45-3:15 PM Hanna Homquist, Honors Student Advisor Break 3:00-3:15 PM Be Well! 3:15-5:00 PM Brenda Andersen, Associate Director, Wellness Center Darci Nichols, Assistant Director, Wellness Center- Counseling Dinner - Larson Commons Who s My Diplomat? - The Market, Student Union 5:15-6:15 PM 6:15-9:00 PM 2

4 DAY 2 SCHEDULE wednesday, january 4th SESSION Check-in & Breakfast Immunization Review & TB Skin Test - Session I TIME 8:00-8:30 AM 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Please come during your scheduled time. Appts by last (family) name: Last Names A to L: Undergraduates report at 8:30 AM Graduates report at 10:00 AM Placement Testing - Session I - Undergraduates Only Last Names M to Z Lunch - Larson Commons 12:30-1:30 PM Vendor Fair 1:30-4:00 PM Shared International Employment Office available to process new hire paperwork Immunization Review & TB Skin Test - Session II 1:30-5:00 PM Last Names M to Z Placement Testing - Session II - Undergraduates Only Last Names A to L Dinner - Larson Commons 5:15-6:15 PM What s Up America? Diplomat Panel 6:30-8:00 PM - The Market, Student Union 3

5 SCHEDULE DAY 3 thursday, january 5th Breakfast - Larson Commons SESSION TIME SPEAKER Shared International Employment Office available to process new hire paperwork 8:00-8:45 AM 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Library & Writing Center Resources 9:00-9:45 AM Jeanne Davidson, Librarian/Dept. Head - Public Service Nathan Serfling, Writing Center Ins & Outs of WebAdvisor 9:45-10:15 AM Kristina Pruett, Enrollment Services Money, Money, MONEY! Tuition Payment Options 10:15-10:45 AM Ross Pirlet, Student Accounts Specialist WebAdvisor/Tuition Payment Options Q/A 10:45-11:15 AM Academic Honesty 11:15-12:00 PM Dr. Chris Chase Lunch - Larson Commons Immigration 101 Maintaining Your Status in the U.S. Work Authorizations in the U.S. Work Regulations in the U.S. Break 12:15-1:15 PM 1:30-2:15 PM Amir Maleki, International Student Advisor Kirsten Linke, International Student Advisor/Program Coordinator 2:15-2:45 PM Jolane Tomhave & Jilena Faith, Shared International Employment Services 2:45-3:00 PM Being Safe on Campus and Off 3:00-4:00 PM University Police Department Academic Support Services 4:00-4:30 PM Stephanie Bebensee & Matt Badura Academic Advisors Orientation Wrap-Up/Reminders Dinner - Larson Commons 4:30-5:00 PM 5:15-6:15 PM 4

6 SCHEDULE DAY 4 friday, january 6th SESSION TIME SPEAKER Breakfast - Larson Commons Check in for Social Security Number Trip - Briggs Library 119; check-in begins at 8:30 AM, transportation to Watertown at 9:00 AM Undergraduate Registration - 2nd Level Student Union Lunch - Larson Commons TB Skin Test Reading - Wellness Center Please come during your scheduled time. Appts by last (family) name: 1:00-2:30 PM A - F 2:30-3:30 PM G - M 3:30-5:00 PM N - Z 8:00-8:45 AM 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM 12:00-1:00 PM 1:00-5:00 PM Library Tours - meet in Briggs Library lobby by model of campus Dinner - Larson Commons 2:00 PM 5:00-6:30 PM 5

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8 NOTES, DOODLES, LISTS... 7

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10 WHEN IN BROOKINGS... 9

11 CONTACT Phone: (605) Kathleen Fairfax Assistant Vice President of International Affairs & Outreach Greg Wymer Director of International Students & Scholars PH: Amir Maleki International Student Advisor PH: Kirsten Linke Student Advisor/Program Coordinator PH: Rusty Wienk Coordinator for International Recruitment and Admissions PH: Nathan Ziegler ESL Director PH: Lauren Kinter ESL Assistant Director PH: Sally Gillman Study Abroad Director PH: Briana Litz Study Abroad Advisor PH: Patricia Mast Program Assistant PH: Kim Hyland Program Assistant I kim.hyland@sdstate.edu PH: Danielle Schulz Secretary danielle.schulz@sdstate.edu PH:

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