International Students Parents Third Culture Students *TENTATIVE Schedule: Subject to change as needed. Current as of June 27, 2018 Monday, August 27, 2018 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. International Student Orientation Check-In All students should check in for International Student Orientation, pick up 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Guided Campus Tour (Optional.) Leave from ID cards and room keys, sign up for shopping trips, purchase a phone or SIM card, and move into Residence Hall. (- please bring passport, F-1 visa, and I-20) Eisenhower Campus Center 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Welcome Session and Dinner Martin Commons in 5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Shopping Trip to Walmart and Sam s Wholesale Club! Bring your $$ to get school and dorm room supplies! Walmart and Sam s Club are in this shopping center along with a few smaller stores and restaurants. We will provide transportation for students and families. (Optional, Advanced sign-up required online and at Check-in.) Departs from Eisenhower Circle 9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast (Optional.) Tuesday, August 28, 2018 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Transitioning into Messiah College Come together for an opportunity to get to know the other international, MK/ students. Hear from your IMPAs about the things they have loved most during their time at Messiah College. 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. F-1 Visa Advising Review of F-1 visa regulations and how stay in status while in the USA. 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. MK/ Transitions Ellen Shaffer, a MK/ and Messiah College Alumni. Boyer 134 1
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Welcome Session with International Admissions Staff Boyer 130 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Picnic by the Yellow Breeches Creek Enjoy lunch down by the Yellow Breeches creek! (Rain location: ) 1:00 p.m.-1:30 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. 1: 30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Staying Healthy in College Staff from our Engle Center will provide you with the resources you need to stay healthy on campus. 2: 30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Break Coffee and snacks will be provided in the lobby of. Take this time to refuel and connect with others. 3:00 p.m.-3:45 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! 3:45 p.m.-4:30 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 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner, hosted by President Kim Phipps Eisenhower Lawn (Rain Location: Martin Commons) Wednesday, August 29, 2018 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Engle Center Stop by the Engle Center and get your TB test results checked. Engle Center 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Social Security Numbers Representatives from the United States Social Security Administration will be present to process applications. Boyer 231 (Bring: Completed SSN application, passport, F-1 visa) 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Session with International Admissions Staff Hear from campus offices about Safety, Career and Professional Development and from our Campus Pastor. Meet at Boyer 130 2
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 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Half Day with International Admissions Staff to Hershey PA! (Advanced sign-up required on Sunday at Check-in) Join us to the Sweetest Place on Earth where we will visit Hershey s Chocolate World and then Tanger Outlets for shopping deals! 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. 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 completed banking paperwork, passport, visa, student ID, and be certain you know your unit number!) 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Student Payroll Student Employment will be present to help you correctly complete paperwork for work-study positions. (Bring: Passport, F-1 visa, I-94) 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Dinner with your IMPA Mentors 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 30, 2018 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m. Breakfast 8:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Day Trip to Lancaster with International Admissions Staff (Advanced sign-up required on Sunday at Check-in) Depart from Eisenhower Campus Center. Upon return, International Admissions staff will drop you off at the Wingate Hotel. 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Textbook Tutorial IMPAs share their wisdom on where to buy textbooks, when to keep them, and more! 10:00 a.m.-10:40 a.m. Postal Services at Messiah Learn all you need to know to about your mail box and the services provided by the Messiah College Post Office. 3
12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Luncheon, hosted by the Dean of Students We will be joined by the incoming Multicultural Students. President Kim will be the guest of honor. 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Rafiki House/ISA/MuKappa/Multicultural Council Get to know some of your fellow students during this fun time planned for you by them! 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Writing Assessment Students previously notified by email will meet with Professor Christine By invitation only Perrin, Director of Writing, for their writing exam. Boyer 337 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Dinner with your IMPA Mentors 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Coffeehouse/Game Night with IMPA Mentors & Incoming Multicultural Students Prepare for a fun night of performances and games with your IMPA mentors! Friday, August 31, 2018 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Complimentary Meal Service Enjoy complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner at Lottie throughout the day. We suggest avoiding peak meals times such as 12:00 and 5:00 pm. 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 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Skills Assessment (Invitation only) Students who are required to be in this session will be notified. Please go to Welcome Week Check-in after this assessment. Meet with Cindy Goforth, Director of the Academic English Program. Boyer 337 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Session with International Admissions and Intercultural Office Sarah and Faith and Lydia will provide a summary of services available By invitation only 12:15 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch for your student and will introduce you to key personnel. Topics include immigration, the role of the Intercultural Office, and diversity on campus. Boyer 130 6:15 p.m.-7:45 p.m. Candle Lighting Worship Service Intercultural Office Staff will reserve seats for international, MK, and Multicultural students, along with their families, and IMPA mentors. Please make your way inside to the reserved seating. Hitchcock Arena, Sollenberger Sports Center 4
8:15 p.m.-9:00 p.m. First Year Student Gatherings Brubaker Auditorium Transfer Student Gatherings 5