Student Schedule August 13 - August 15, 2012 Jordan Hall of Science
International Student Orientation 2012 Schedule of Events All activities will take place in Jordan Hall unless otherwise indicated. Session descriptions are located toward the back of this program. The schedule below is a draft and may change. Monday, August 13, 2012 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Check-In and Registration - Atrium Station 1: Check in & pick up your Orientation packet Station 2: Register your immigration documents Station 3: Complete a health screening (Room 135) Consult the checklist located in your Orientation packet for a complete list of activities. 5:30 p.m. Welcome Dinner and Presentation Joyce Center Concourse - Enter through Gate 1 or 2 (Meet in the Jordan Hall Atrium at 5:15 p.m. to walk to Joyce) 9:00 p.m. Social Activity for Undergraduate Students Tuesday, August 14, 2012 8:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast - Atrium 9:00 a.m. Maintaining Your F-1 Immigration Status (Mandatory) Last Name Beginning with A-L - Room 101 Last Name Beginning with M-Z - Room 105 Maintaining Your J-1 Immigration Status (Mandatory) Room 100 Global Nomads Workshop - Room 135 For American citizens admitted from abroad and permanent residents 10:45 a.m. Mandatory Sessions Green Group Succeeding in the American Classroom - Room 100 2
Blue Group Safety on Campus and in the Community - Room 105 Red Group Health Care Services in the U.S. and at Notre Dame - Room 101 11:45 a.m. Lunch with International Ambassador (IA) Group Look at the back of your name tag for meeting location 1:00 p.m. Choose Your Own Workshop Please select a workshop from the following list: Adjusting to American Culture - Room 105 Catholicism 101 - Room 135 Obtaining a SSN and Indiana Driver s License - Room 101 Partying in the USA - Room 310 Trip to ID Office - Meet in Atrium 2:00 p.m. Choose Your Own Workshop Please select a workshop from the following list: Financial Management for International Students - Room 101 Getting to Know the Career Center - Room 310 Having Fun on Campus and in South Bend - Room 105 Residence Hall Survival Guide (for undergrads & grads) - Room 135 Health Insurance for Students with Spouses & Families - Room 322 Trip to ID Office - Meet in Atrium 3:15 p.m. Choose Your Own Workshop Please select a workshop from the following list: English Language Support on Campus (Graduate Students) - Room 310 Financial Management for International Students - Room 135 Obtaining a SSN and Indiana Driver s License - Room 322 Undergraduate Student Essentials - Room 101 Graduate Student Essentials - Room 105 4:30 p.m. Campus Tour - Departs from Atrium 3
5:30 p.m. Optional Dinner with International Ambassadors Departs from Atrium at 5:30 p.m., Cost: $6-15, Sign up in advance 7:00-9:00 p.m. Undergraduate Students: Drop Off Luggage in Fall Residence Hall Room For assistance moving your luggage, meet at the entrance to Pasquerilla West Hall (females) or Duncan Hall (males). Luggage assistance will be provided from 6:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Graduate Student Social Activity Meet at the Fischer O Hara-Grace Community Center Wednesday, August 15, 2012 8:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast - Atrium 9:00 a.m. Mandatory Sessions Green Group Health Care Services in the U.S. and at Notre Dame - Room 101 Blue Group Succeeding in the American Classroom - Room 100 Red Group Safety on Campus and in the Community - Room 105 10:00 a.m. Mandatory Sessions Green Group Safety on Campus and in the Community - Room 105 Blue Group Health Care Services in the U.S. and at Notre Dame - Room 101 Red Group Succeeding in the American Classroom - Room 100 11:00 a.m. Choose Your Own Workshop Please select a workshop from the following list: Catholicism 101 - Room 135 4
English Language Support on Campus (Undergraduate Students) - Room 105 Maintaining Your F-1 Immigration Status (Make-up Session) - Room 322 Serving as a Teaching Assistant (TA) - Room 101 12:00 p.m. Question & Answer Session with International Ambassador (IA) Groups Look at the back of your name tag for meeting location 12:30 p.m. Closing Lunch 2:00 p.m. Undergraduate Students May Move in to Their Permanent Residence Hall Rooms 3:00-5:30 p.m. Shopping Shuttle to Local Stores - Sign up in advance Meet at the Hesburgh Library Circle 5
Workshop & Activity Descriptions Adjusting to American Culture Adjusting to a new culture is both an exciting and difficult challenge. This session will discuss the various stages of cultural adjustment as well as how to feel at home at Notre Dame and match your expectations with reality. Campus Tour Are you interested in learning more about Notre Dame s campus? If so, join the walking tour to see the many beautiful buildings on campus and learn about Notre Dame s vibrant history. Catholicism 101 What is Eucharistic Procession, Mass, and the Holy Trinity? What Catholic traditions does Notre Dame uphold? Find out what Catholicism teaches and what that means for students at Notre Dame. This session will also highlight interfaith programs on campus. English Language Support on Campus Looking for support to improve your English? This session will provide information on two resources for international students: the English for Academic Purposes Program (EAP) at the Center for the Study of Languages and Cultures (CSLC), and the University Writing Program, which includes the Writing Center and the Writing and Rhetoric Tutorial for first-year undergraduate students. These programs offer a variety of language support and enrichment resources to help international students succeed. Financial Management for International Students This session will provide a brief overview of the basic elements of managing your money. Topics will include: budgeting, paying bills, signing legal documents, paying U.S. income taxes, and obtaining further information on financial topics. Getting to Know the Career Center Although you ve just arrived at Notre Dame, it s never too early to start thinking about your future career. This session will highlight the resources available at the Career Center to help you find the perfect internship or job after graduation. Global Nomads Workshop Global Nomads, also known as Third Culture Kids, are students who have spent a significant part of their lives outside of their parents home cultures or passport countries. This session will review the unique experiences and 6
challenges global nomads might encounter during their college years, present the resources that Notre Dame and ISSA can offer students during this adjustment period, and provide an opportunity to meet other global nomads on campus. Graduate Student Essentials Notre Dame is known for its unique campus culture, community service activities, athletics, and spiritual life. This session, led by current graduate students, will provide tips to help you adjust to life on campus. The presenters will also review other essential topics such as working with your advisor, serving as a TA, getting involved on campus, and more. Graduate Student Social Activity Meet representatives from the Graduate Student Union (GSU) as well as your fellow graduate students in the Fischer O Hara-Grace Community Room. All graduate students are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Having Fun on Campus and in South Bend Are you interested in getting involved on campus and in the community? Come to this session to learn about fall on-campus events, student clubs, community service opportunities, and South Bend. Health Care Services in the U.S. and at Notre Dame (Mandatory) Staff from University Health Services (UHS), Aetna Insurance Company, and the University Counseling Center (UCC) will present the basics of health care in the United States and on campus. This presentation will include information on what is and isn t covered in your insurance plan and the services UHS and the Counseling Center offer. There will also be time to ask questions. This session is mandatory for all graduate and undergraduate students. Health Insurance for Students with Spouses and Families This presentation will provide information about how Notre Dame s health insurance plan works for spouses and families. Immigration Question & Answer Session This session will provide students with the opportunity to ask an Immigration Services Office (ISO) staff member any remaining immigration questions. Maintaining Your F-1 Immigration Status (Mandatory) This session will review and explain everything you need to know about maintaining your F-1 immigration status while attending Notre Dame. This session is mandatory for all Notre Dame-sponsored F-1 student visa holders. 7
Maintaining Your J-1 Immigration Status (Mandatory) This session will review and explain everything you need to know about maintaining your J-1 immigration status while attending Notre Dame. This session is mandatory for all Notre Dame-sponsored J-1 student visa holders. Obtaining a Social Security Number (SSN) and Indiana Driver s License This workshop will present the steps you must take to obtain an Indiana driver s license and Social Security number (SSN). Partying in the U.S.A. The party culture in the United States is very different from the party culture in many other parts of the world. This workshop will discuss drinking responsibly and the U.S. laws related to underage drinking. Residence Hall Survival Guide Living with a roommate in a residence hall can be a wonderful experience; it can also be very challenging. This workshop will address the ups and downs of living in a residence hall or on-campus apartment and provide tips to help you make the most out of your experience. Safety on Campus and in the Community (Mandatory) Come learn about the Notre Dame Security Police Department, how to stay safe on campus and in the community, and important U.S. laws to be aware of. This session is mandatory for all graduate and undergraduate students. Serving as a Teaching Assistant - An International Perspective Teaching at the college-level for the first time can be a challenge, but the Kaneb Center for Teaching and Learning is here to help. The Kaneb Center invites all international teaching assistants (TAs) to a panel discussion featuring faculty members and experienced international TAs. Graduate students will leave this session with helpful strategies for encountering different learning cultures in the classroom and addressing language challenges. This session is for graduate students who will serve as TAs for the upcoming academic year. Succeeding in the American Classroom (Mandatory) This session will provide important information about American classroom expectations, how to successfully participate in classroom activities and discussions, as well as how to work effectively with professors, advisors, and peers. In addition, attendees will review Notre Dame s Academic Code of Honor and the consequences for not abiding by this code. This session is mandatory for all graduate and undergraduate students. 8
Shopping Shuttle Do you need to purchase items for your residence hall room or apartment? If so, sign up to go on ISSA s Shopping Shuttle to two popular local stores - Walmart and Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Trip to ID Office International Ambassadors will take students to the Notre Dame ID Office to obtain their Student Identification (ID) Cards. Students will need their Student ID cards to access many buildings on campus as well as to purchase food after Orientation. To obtain a card, you will need to bring your Notre Dame ID number and an official photo ID. Undergraduate Student Essentials Notre Dame is known for its unique undergraduate campus culture, extraordinary student involvement in the dorms, community service activities, athletics, and spiritual life. This session, led by current undergraduate students, will provide tips to adjust to life in the residence halls and on campus. The presenters will also review other essential topics such as working with your First Year of Studies advisor, choosing a major, finding a job on campus, and much more! 9
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