These orientation days, with activities scheduled just for you, will help you get familiar with your new environment, understand American culture and the education system. International Student Ambassadors will help you make a smooth transition to Baldwin-Wallace College and American life while you are here at Baldwin-Wallace College.
International Student Orientation will start on August 18, 2008 and school will start on August 25, 2008. Due to the importance of the orientation, it is mandatory to attend the orientation.
Monday, August 18th, 2008
|
Time |
Activity |
Location |
| 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Your ambassador will pick you up |
East Bridge Apartment |
| 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Breakfast( office will pay) |
112 Kamm |
| 9:50 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
English placement test for undergraduate students ( Ambassadors will take you to the location) |
209 Marting Hall |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Get your student ID |
ID Office, Union |
| 12: 00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Welcoming Lunch: Meet faculty, staff and Mr. Durst, President of the College ( Office will pay) |
Colony Room |
| 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. | Culture Adjustment: Learn about culture differences and how to deal with culture shock | 112 Kamm |
| 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Academic Matters: learn about U.S. education |
112 Kamm |
|
3:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. |
Career Services: Learn about what services are provided |
112 Kamm |
| 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Icebreaker: Through games, you will get to know other international students and your ambassadors |
112 Kamm |
| 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Writing Test | 112 Kamm |
|
5:30 p.m.- until |
Shop for your necessities at Wal-mart Bring some money for your food |
112 Kamm |
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
|
Time |
Activity |
Location |
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a .m. | Get Ohio ID | Bagley Road |
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Immigration Regulations: Learn about your F-1 status |
112 Kamm |
|
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. |
Panel Discussion: What current students want you to know |
112 Kamm |
| 12:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. | Lunch( on your own) | Cafeteria |
|
1:00 a.m. - until |
Bus tour: learn how to take public transportation to Downtown Cleveland/ dinner( please bring some cash with you) | 112 Kamm |
Thursday, August 21st, 2008
|
Time |
Activity |
Location |
| 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Graduate student academic advising with Ms. Peggy Shepard
Undergraduate student academic advising with your personal advisor |
Meet at International Student Services, Bonds 110 |
| 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Opening- welcome/OL Dance |
Lou Higgins Recreational Center |
| 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Class Picture |
East lawn of the Union |
|
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Residence Hall Floor meeting | Your Residence Hall |
| 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
Convocation- Mandatory Gather students on the Marting Lawn |
Kulas- Gamble Auditorium |
| 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m | Game Night |
Student Activity Center(SAC) |
Friday, August 22nd, 2008
|
Time |
Activity |
Location |
| 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Convocation- Mandatory Gather students on the Marting Lawn |
Kulas- Gamble Auditorium |
| 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Reception | Marting Lawn( SAC- Rain site) |
| 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | IS this OK? (Mandatory – A through L) | Gamble Auditorium |
| 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Luau Dinner | North Quad |
| 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Is This OK? ( Mandatory- M through Z) |
Gamble Auditorium |
| 9:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. | Hypnotist |
Kleist/JPT |
Saturday, August 23rd, 2008
|
Time |
Activity |
Location |
| 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Diversity Program |
West Lawn College Union |
| 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Ice cream /Inflatable |
North Quad- Lou Higgins Center(rain site) |
| 9:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. | Movie- B-W Cinema |
(Kleist/JPT) |
Sunday, August 24th, 2008
|
Time |
Activity |
Location |
|
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Involvement Fair | College Union |
275 Eastland Rd.