International Orientation Schedule fall 2024
Virtual Orientation Sessions
There are two mandatory virtual orientation sessions that must be completed before Tuesday, August 13.
| Tuesday, August 12 | ||||
| 10am - 11:30am | MANDATORY CSU Health Network | Learn more about the many health care resources available to CSU students, as well as about health insurance and vaccine requirements. | Virtual, on zoom | View recording here |
| Complete on your own before August 19 | MANDATORY Immigration Information | Learn about important immigration requirements necessary while you are in the U.S. | Virtual, on Canvas | Access Canvas module here. |
| Complete on your own before classes | MANDATORY Academic Integrity | Learn about important policies to keep you in academic status, including the importance of citations, what constitutes cheating or plagiarism, the honor code, and more. | Virtual, on Canvas | Access Canvas module here. |
In-Person Orientation Sessions
The below schedule contains mandatory and optional in-person sessions and events happening during the week of August 12-16.
| Monday, August 18 | Location | ||
| 9am - 11:30am | Optional Transportation Workshop, Bike Ride & tour | Learn about transportation in Fort Collins. Enjoy a bike ride tour of campus and get a free bike helmet. | Guggenheim Building Room 107 |
| 11am - 4pm | Optional First National Bank | Open a bank account with First National Bank. Bring your passport, I-20, CSU ID number/email, and US address. | Lory Student Center Room 322 |
| 1pm - 3:00pm | Optional Shopping Trip | Head to Target with us to pick up some essentials to help you get settled! | Meet at Laurel Hall |
| 3pm - 5pm | Optional Paint and Sip | Unleash your creativity, enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, sip on your favorite beverages, have some snacks, and connect with fellow students. All materials will be provided—just bring your enthusiasm! | Meet at Laurel Hall |
| Tuesday, August 19 | Location | ||
| 8am - 8:45am | MANDATORY for ALL Students Check-in & Resource Fair | Check-in and complete your Immigration Document Review, then explore on-campus resources. | Lory Student Center Ballrooms A/B |
| 8:45am - 9:30am | MANDATORY for ALL Students Welcome | An icebreaker opening followed by a welcome from CSU staff. | Lory Student Center Ballrooms A/B |
| 9:30am - 10:30am | MANDATORY for ALL Students Immigration Q&A | Review common immigration questions and concerns with ISSS immigration advisors. | F-1 students in LSC Ballroom A/B J-1 students in LSC Room 322 |
| 10:45am - 11:30 am | MANDATORY for ALL Students Campus Safety | Learn about personal safety and important US laws from the CSU Police Department. | Lory Student Center Ballrooms A/B |
| 11:30am - 12:15pm | MANDATORY for Undergraduate Students CSU Libraries Presentation | Join CSU Libraries to learn how to navigate American libraries, understand academic integrity, manage citations, and access resources like the Writing Center. | Lory Student Center Room 322 |
| 11:30am - 12:15pm | MANDATORY for Graduate Students CSU Libraries Presentation | Join CSU Libraries to learn how to navigate American libraries, understand academic integrity, manage citations, and access resources like the Writing Center. | Lory Student Center, Ballrooms A/B |
| 12:30pm - 2pm | Lunch | Enjoy lunch with new friends and staff. | Ram's Horn & Foundry |
| 2pm - 2:45pm | MANDATORY for ALL Students Academic Success | Get tips and tricks for succeeding in the US classroom setting. | Graduate Students: LSC Ballroom A Undergraduate Students: LSC Room 322 |
| 2:45pm - 3pm | MANDATORY for Undergraduate Students Undergraduate Welcome | Meet the Assistant Vice President and the Associate Dean of Students to learn more about the resources they offer undergraduate students. | Lory Student Center Room 322 |
| 2:45pm - 3pm | MANDATORY for Graduate Students Graduate Welcome | Meet the associate dean of student services and graduate school student representatives to learn more about the resources they offer. | Lory Student Center Ballroom A |
| 3pm - 4pm | MANDATORY for Undergraduate Students Ram Welcome | Meet the OTP Team and learn about Ram Welcome and CSU traditions followed by a student panel. | Lory Student Center Room 322 |
| 3pm - 4pm | MANDATORY for Graduate Students Graduate Student Panel | Meet members of the International Graduate Student Group (IGSG) and learn more about life at CSU through this student panel. | Lory Student Center Ballroom A |
| 4pm - 5pm | OPTIONAL for ALL Students Afternoon Bingo Bash | Join us for afternoon bingo and free pizza! Play for prizes, enjoy some good food, and have fun with new friends. | Laurel Hall |
| Wednesday, August 20 | Location | ||
| 10am - 12pm | OPTIONAL Exploring Green Spaces | Join us on a nice walk while exploring some of the green spaces around campus and end with a sweet treat. Enjoy ice cream and/or coffee after. | Meet at Laurel Hall |
| 2:30pm - 3:30pm | MANDATORY for sponsored students Sponsored Student Orientation | Review sponsored student information with ISSS immigration advisors. | Lory Student Center Room 312 |
| Thursday, August 20 | Details | ||
| MANDATORY FOR UNDERGRADS Ram Welcome activities. | Ram Welcome activities for all new students (domestic and international). | See Schedule here | |
| MANDATORY FOR GRADS Graduate School Programming | Check with your department | ||
| Saturday, August 23 | Location | ||
| 10am - 1pm | Optional Household Goods Giveaway | Come pick up items for your kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms... and much more! | Plymouth UCC Church, 916 W. Prospect Rd. |