International Student Orientation
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Spring 2008 International Student Orientation Agenda
| Tuesday, January 8 |
8:00 am - 8:30 pm
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Airport Shuttle
If you need an airport pick up, please email your arrival information to mlegal@maine.edu
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7:00 - 9:00 pm
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Social for International Students
Coe Room, Memorial Union
Get to know new and current international students. Refreshments served. |
Wednesday, January 9 |
8:00 - 8:30 am |
Breakfast and Coffee
Bangor Room, Memorial Union |
| 8:30 - 9:15 am |
Welcome & Overview Orientation
Bangor Room, Memorial Union
Karen Boucias, Director of International Programs
Emin Okutan, President of ISA
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| 9:15 - 10:15 am |
Adjusting to U.S. Culture
Bangor Room, Memorial Union
Sarah Joughin, Int. Student and Scholar Advisor
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| 10:15 - 10:30 am |
Break |
| 10:30 - 12:00 noon |
U.S. Immigration and Tax Regulations
Bangor Room, Memorial Union
Sarah Joughin, Int. Student and Scholar Advisor
Important information about visas and maintaining lawful status in the U.S. Tax laws will be discussed briefly. |
| 12:00 - 2:00 pm |
Lunch (on your own) |
| 2:00 - 5:00 pm |
Shopping
Van will depart from Winlsow Hall, please report to 100 Winslow Hall
We will shop at Target where you can find pillows, blankets, toiletries, dishes, etc. |
| Thursday, January 10 |
| 8:30 - 9:00 am |
Breakfast and Coffee
FFA Room, Memorial Union |
| 9:00 - 9:45 am |
Academic/Student Services/Student Employment/Health Care/ Health Insurance
FFA Room, Memorial Union
Sarah Joughin, Int. Student and Scholar Advisor |
| 9:45 - 10:00 am |
Break |
| 10:00 - 10:30 am |
Public Safety
FFA Room, Memorial Union Noel March, Director of Public Safety |
| 10:30 - 11:30 am |
Academic Advising & Information
For Undergraduate Students
and Exchange Students
FFA Room, Memorial Union
Charlie Slavin, Dean, Honors College |
| 11:30 am - 1:00 pm |
Lunch (on your own) |
| 1:00 - 3:00 pm |
Campus Tour
Tour will depart from the Library Lobby, Union side
Visit key offices on campus to include the Bursar's Office, the Tutor Program, the Writing Center, and Student Employment. |
| 2:00 - 3:00 pm |
Library Resources Tour
Meet in the Library lobby, at 2:00 pm
Joseph Fernandez, Reference Librarian |
3:00 pm A-K
3:30 pm L-Z |
Immigration Clearance (done by last name)
Winslow Hall, Room 100
You must check-in at OIP during once of these time slots, depending on your last name. Bring all your immigration documents. This is also a good time to get your MaineCard, to present your immunization records at Cutler Health Center or to register for your classes if you haven't done so already. |
| Friday, January 11 |
| 8:15 - 11:30 am |
English Placement Test
Hannibal Hamlin Hall, Room 206
For all IEI students, conditionally admitted students, and others interested in supplementing their studies with intersive English instruction. |
| 2:00 - 3:00 pm |
Apply for a U.S. Social Security Number
Winslow Hall, Room 100
Ellen LeClaire, Social Security Administration
You must apply for a Social Security Number if you are employed at the University of Maine. Students who are not employed are not eligible to apply. |
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UMaine Spring Orientation 2008
Immediately after International Student Orientation, all new international and exchange students are invited to participate in the Spring Orientation for all new UMaine students. Spring Orientation starts on Friday, January 11 and ends on Sunday, January 13. There are many events and activities that will help students learn more about UMaine traditions, campus resources and local attractions. Click here to view the Spring Orientation 2008 Agenda.
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