Spring 2009 Orientation
When
Monday, January 12, 2009 - Friday, January 16, 2009
Classes begin on Tuesday, January 20, 2009.
Where
Millennium Student Center
Who
All new international students -- undergraduate and graduate. (You will join a community of approximately 750 international students representing more than 100 different countries.)
What
Orientation is an important part of getting a good start at UM-St. Louis. During the orientation program you’ll…
- Find out about UM-St. Louis campus life.
- Go on a campus and library tour.
- Learn how to access technology services available to students.
- Take time to socialize and meet other UM-St. Louis students.
- Discover events, places, and activities to do in St. Louis.
- Meet the International Student and Scholar Services staff.
- Ask questions, and get answers.
- Meet with academic advising and register for courses.
- Test your level of English proficiency.
- Decide if the images of American college life portrayed in movies are myth or reality.
- Learn information about student organizations and how to join their activities.
We’ll go over important information that you’ll need to successfully integrate into campus life. You’ll have the opportunity to become familiar with campus and with the city before classes begin.
Registration & Check-in
On Monday, January 12, 2009 come to the Millennium Student Center for new student check-in and orientation registration. You will need to bring your passport, I-94 card and I-20 or DS-2019. You will also be able to pick up your orientation packet during registration.
Orientation sessions begin on Tuesday, January 13th at 9:00 a.m. in the Millennium Student Center. If you cannot come for check-in and registration, please bring your documents on the first day of orientation.
Arrival information
We will be picking up students from the airport January 8-9, 2009. If you would like us to pick you up from the airport, be sure to request a pickup.
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