Spring 2012 New International

Student Orientation

January 4 — January 10, 2012

North Dakota State University

Memorial Union 116

Phone: 701.231.7895

www.ndsu.edu/International

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Student must be present for the TB testing today and the results session on Friday in order to successfully register for the semester.

8:00 Breakfast

8:15 Orientation Overview

8:30 Welcome & Introductions Ms. Alicia Kauffman, Associate Director for the Office of International Programs; Dr. Bruce Rafert, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs; Ms. Evie Myers, Vice President for Equity, Diversity & Global Outreach; and Dr. Kate Haugen, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs

9:00 Discussion of Tuberculosis Screening Representative from Student Health Service Tuberculosis screening is required prior to registration. MMR vaccinations are available for an additional charge.

9:30-12:30 NDSU Resource Expo

12:30-1:00 Lunch—Pasta Bar

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1:00 Academic Integrity Dr. James Council, Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology and Ms. Erin Brady, International Student Advisor, Office of International Programs

1:45 IT Services and Security

Mr. Steve Sobiech, Help Desk Manager, and Ms. Theresa Semmens, Chief IT Security Officer, Information Technology Services

2:15 How to Get Involved On-Campus Ms. Amy Graff, Associate Director for Student Activities and Ms. Courtney Barstad, Coordinator for Greek Life, Memorial Union

3:00 Orientation and Student Success Ms. Erika Beseler Thompson, Assistant Director, Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention, Orientation and Student Success

3:30 NDSU Campus Tour Sign up at the I-CORE table if you wish to participate.

4:00 Shopping Trip Sign-up at the I-CORE table if you wish to participate.

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8:00 Breakfast

8:15 Orientation Overview

8:30 Campus Security and Safety Ms. Julie Hinkel, Police Sergeant, University Police and Safety Office

9:00 Payroll & Tax Ms. Laura Garske-Hermanson, International Payroll Specialist, Human Resources and Payroll and Ms. Melinda Fangman, Intern Assistant for VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistant Program) 9:30 Health Services at NDSU Ms. Stacey Holm, Health Educator, Student Health Service

10:30 How to Use the Library Ms. Char Myhre, Senior Reference and Instruction Librarian, NDSU Libraries

11:00 Ice Breaker

11:30 Counseling Center Ms. Natalie Leer, Counselor, Counseling Center

12:00 Lunch—Fajita Bar

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1:00 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

1:30 Social Security Ms. Amy Knudson, International Student Advisor, Office of International Programs

1:45 Sign up for NDSU Online Services IACC 128 and IACC 132 Ms. Rhonda Kitch, Associate Register, Registration and Records and Mr. Steve Sobiech, Help Desk Manager, Information Technology Services

3:00-5:00 NDSU Campus Tour Sign up at the I-CORE table if you wish to participate.

5:00 Welcome Dinner Plains Room Welcome dinner for students living on campus.

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If you have been present every day during orientation, you will be en-tered into a drawing for a chance to win prizes! The drawing will be held between 8am – 3pm on Friday.

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1:00-4:00 IELP Testing Required for all Intensive English Language Program students. Hidatsa

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8:15 Breakfast

8:30 Orientation Overview

8:45 Housing - On-Campus Mr. Bill Lenarz, Niskanen Residence Hall Director, Residence Life Housing - Off-Campus Mr. Josh Onken, Assistant Director of Apartments, Residence Life

9:30 Health Insurance Ms. Sara Johnson, International Student Advisor, Office of International Programs

10:00 Immigration issues and Meet your International Student Advisor Ms. Sara Johnson, Ms. Erin Brady, Ms. Amy Knudson, and Mr. Kyle Elekwa, International Student Advisors, Office of International Programs

11:00 Academic and Cultural Sharing Scholarship (Undergraduates only) Ms. Erin Brady, International Student Advisor, Office

of International Programs

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12:00 Lunch— Pizza

1:00 Results of Tuberculin Skin Test (Mantoux) Student Health Service, Wallman Wellness Center Students who had the tuberculin skin test for tuberculosis screening MUST attend this session to receive test results.

2:30 NDSU Campus Tours Sign up at the I-CORE table if you wish to participate.

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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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4:00-6:00 Bowling with Current Students Recreation and Outing Center (Memorial Union, Lower floor)

9:00 Undergraduates: Math Placement Test Meadow Lark Room For students who did not complete their math placement test online prior to attending registration.

10:00 Undergraduates: Pre-Registration Meeting Meadow Lark Room ` Learn about how to register for classes as well as how to navigate and find courses in the Campus Connection system.

11:00 Undergraduates: Academic Advising & Registration Undergraduate students will be brought from the Pre- Registration 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 9:00AM. For a complete Graduate School orientation 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, and staff from the university will welcome all new international students at this reception.

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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-