Spring 2013 New International

Student Orientation

January 3 — January 7, 2013

North Dakota State University

Memorial Union 116

Phone: 701.231.7895

www.ndsu.edu/International

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8:00 Breakfast

8:30 Welcome & Introductions Ms. Lisa Hauck, Director, Office of International Programs; Dr. Bruce Rafert, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs; Ms. Evie Myers, Vice President for Equity, Diversity & Global Outreach; and Mr. Prakash Mathew, Vice President of Student Affairs

9:30 How to Use the Library Ms. Char Myhre, Senior Reference and Instruction Librarian, NDSU Libraries

10:00 Payroll Ms. Laura Garske-Hermanson, International Payroll Specialist, Human Resources and Payroll

10:15 Student Activities Amy Graff, Associate Director, Memorial Union Student Activities

10:30 Student Code of Conduct Ms. Emily Frazier, Assistant Director of Student Rights, and Ms. Sarah Dodd, Assistant Director for Sexual Assault Prevention Programming, Student Life

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11:00 Meet your International Student Advisor Ms. Alicia Kauffman, Ms. Erin Brady, Ms. Amy Knudson, and Mr. Kyle Elekwa, International Student Advisors, Office of International Programs 12:00 Lunch—Pasta Bar 12:30 Bison Connection Bison Connection staff will talk about support available for class registration, financial accounts and other services. 1:00-4:00 IELP Testing Arikara Room Required for all Intensive English Language Program students. 1:00 IT Security & Services Mr. Jeff Gimbel, Sr. IT Security Analyst and Mr. Steve Sobiech, Help Desk Manager, Information Technology Services 1:30 Counseling Center Ms. Natalie Leer, Counselor, Counseling Center Learn about support services and counseling available at the NDSU Counseling Center. 2:00 Winter Weather: What to Expect and How to be Prepared, Office of International Programs’ Staff 2:30 Sign up for NDSU Online Services Library 14A, B, C Ms. Rhonda Kitch, Associate Register, Registration and Records and Mr. Steve Sobiech, Help Desk Manager, Information Technology Services 4:00 NDSU Campus Tour Sign up at the I-CORE table if you wish to participate. 5:00 Shopping Trip Sign-up at the I-CORE table if you wish to

participate.

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7:30 Breakfast

8:00 Undergraduates: COMPASS Testing

9:00 Tuberculosis Screening - REQUIRED

Dr. Tracie Mallberg, Student Health Services All students are required to complete necessary paperwork and speak with the Student Health Services staff regarding the tuberculosis testing scheduled for later today. MMR and meningococcal vaccinations are available for an additional charge.

12:00 Lunch—Sandwich boxed lunch

12:00 Tuberculosis Testing—REQUIRED

Student Health Services, Wallman Wellness Center This testing is required for all students. ICORE members will accompany students to the Student Health Service to receive the testing.

3:00 NDSU Campus Tour

Sign up at the I-CORE table if you wish to participate.

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4:00-6:00 Bowling and Games

Recreation and Outing Center (Memorial Union, lower level)

Looking for a place to live off-campus?

Try the following apartment search engines:

http://www.apartmentshq.com

http://www.move.com

http://www.apartmentfinder.com

http://www.ndsu.edu/reslife/looking_for_a_roommate

http://www.ndsu.edu/international/advertise

Other local agencies:

Eagle Run Apartments at 701-373-7878

Oxford Apartments at 701-298-8575

Stonebridge Apartments at 701-232-1600

Maplewood Bend Community Office at 701-234-0702

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8:00 Results of Tuberculin Skin Test (Mantoux) -

REQUIRED Student Health Service, Wallman Wellness Center Students who had the tuberculin skin test for tuberculosis screening MUST attend this session to receive test results.

10:30 Preparing to Register

Century Theater Learn about how to register for classes as well as how to navigate and find courses in the Campus Connection system.

11:00 Academic Advising &

Registering for Classes Undergraduate students will be brought from the Preparing to Register meeting directly to computer clusters across campus for academic advising and registration.

Attention Graduate Students

The Graduate School’s New Student Orientation begins today at 8:30 A.M. For more information

about the schedule and room locations, please visit the following link:

http://www.ndsu.edu/gradschool

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5:30 Welcome Reception for New Students

Plains Room Returning international students, U.S. students, faculty, and staff from the university will welcome all new international students at this reception.

The following informational seminars will be offered throughout the beginning of the spring semester. All new students should attend.

January

Employment Seminar Series

Center for Writers

February

Student Success - Making the Most out of Your

Experience at NDSU

Check your email for further information and updates

on these valuable learning opportunities!

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Welcome to North Dakota State University!

We are very excited to have you as part of our

university. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to visit us in

Memorial Union 116.

Office of International Programs

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (academic year)

Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (summer and winter break)