International Orientation Schedule
Virtual Orientation Sessions
There are three mandatory virtual orientation sessions that must be completed before Tuesday, August 15. One will be a live zoom session on Tuesday, August 8, which will also be recorded and posted for anyone unable to attend the live session. The other sessions will be accessible on Canvas, and can be accessed and completed any time once they are available.
Tuesday, August 8 | ||||
9:00am - 10:30am | 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. |
Complete on your own before August 15 | ||||
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 August 20 | ||||
MANDATORY Academic Integrity | Learn about academic integrity. | 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.
Saturday, August 12 | Location | ||
10am - 1pm | Optional A Home-y Giveaway Event | Come get free household items, including dishes, kitchen items, bedding, towels, and more. | Plymouth UCC Church, 916 W. Prospect Rd. |
Monday, August 14 | Location | ||
9:30am - 12:30pm | Optional Bike Workshop, Bike Ride, and Lunch | Learn about biking in Fort Collins, the rules you need to be aware of. Enjoy a bike ride tour of campus and get a free bike helmet. End the session with a free lunch. | Preconstruction Building Room 122 |
1pm - 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. | Preconstruction Building Room 122 |
2:30pm - 4:30pm | Optional Shopping Trip | Head to Target with us to pick up some essentials to help you get settled! | Meet at Laurel Hall |
5pm - 7pm | Optional Volleyball and Pizza Party | Join us for a chance to make new friends. Enjoy some volleyball with new friends. Pizza, snacks, and drinks will be provided. | Rec Center Sand Volleyball Courts |
Tuesday, August 15 | Location | ||
7:30am - 8:30am | MANDATORY for ALL Students Check-in, Resource Fair, & Breakfast | Check-in and explore on campus resources. | Lory Student Center Grand Ballrooms |
8:30am - 9am | MANDATORY for ALL Students Welcome | Hear a brief welcome from CSU staff. | Lory Student Center Grand Ballrooms |
9am - 9:45am | MANDATORY for GRAD Students Academic Success | Learn tips and tricks for academic success in the US classroom. | Lory Student Center Grand Ballrooms |
9:45am - 10:30am | MANDATORY for GRAD Students Cultural Adjustment & Small Group Discussion | Learn about cultural adjustment and meet new international students. | Lory Student Center Grand Ballrooms |
10:30am - 10:45am | Grad Student Break | Enjoy a short break. | Lory Student Center Grand Ballrooms |
9am - 9:30am | MANDATORY for UNDERGRAD Students Small Groups | Meet up with an orientation leader to meet other new students and discuss various topics. | LSC Plaza |
9:30am - 10:40am | MANDATORY for UNDERGRAD Students Small Groups | Campus Tour | Leave with Small Groups |
10:45am - 11:30am | MANDATORY for ALL Students CSU Campus Safety | Learn about personal safety and important laws in the U.S. from CSU police. | Lory Student Center Grand Ballrooms |
11:30am - 12pm | MANDATORY for ALL Students Immigration Information | Learn about US immigration rules and regulations. Ask advisors immigration questions. | Lory Student Center Grand Ballrooms |
12pm - 1:30pm | Lunch | Enjoy lunch with new friends. | The Foundry Dining Center |
1:30pm - 5:00pm | MANDATORY for Undergrad Students Orientation sessions TBD | Lory Student Center Grand Ballrooms | |
1:30pm - 2:30pm | Optional for Grad Students Campus Tour | Join a campus tour led by current students and staff. | Leave from dining center after lunch. |
5:00pm - 7:30pm | Optional Food Truck Rally | Enjoy live music, time with new friends, and food from local food trucks. | Meet at International House at 5pm. |
Wednesday, August 16 | Location | ||
1pm-4pm | Optional Public Transportation Overview and Shopping Trip | Did you know Fort Collins' public transit system, TransFort, is free for CSU students? Learn about getting around campus and Fort Collins on the bus system. Then, take a bus ride on the Max to nearby shopping destinations to pick up items you need! | Meet at Laurel Hall |
5pm-7:30pm | OptionalCommunity Welcome Dinners | Join local community families to experience dinner in an American home. | Meet at the Oval near Laurel Hall. |