Orientation Dates and Schedule

Mandatory International Student Orientation (ISO)

For All New International Students

NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION (ISO)

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Location: Meet in the Smith Hall Atrium (Williams College of Business Building, Ground Floor)

*Informational sessions will be held in Smith Hall, Williams College of Business Building, Ground Floor, Room G28

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9:00 AM: Breakfast

9:30 AM: Welcome

9:40 AM: Understanding Your Visa Status

• Overview of F and J visa regulations, CIE programs and services

10:25 AM: Student HUB Presentation

• Overview of email, directory, Canvas, self-service, Terra Dotta, academic and event calendars

10:45 AM: International Student Panel

• Current international students will be present for a Q&A session

11:15 AM: XU Classroom and Tips for Academic Success

• Presented by Margaret Martin, Senior Teaching Professor, Department of Classics and Modern Languages, College of Arts and Sciences

12:00 PM: Lunch Reception (Location: Smith Hall Atrium, Williams College of Business, Ground Floor)

1:00 PM: Title IX Basics

1:30 PM: Xavier Health and Wellness & Health Insurance 

• Learn about the SHIP, what to do when you get sick, required vaccinations, and how to upload your medical history forms

2:30 PM: Xavier University Police Department

• Learn about the Xavier Police Department and safety on and off campus

3:00 PM: Bursar’s Office

• Learn how to review your bill and about payment options

3:30 PM: Optional Campus Tour

• The tour will leave from the Smith Hall Atrium, Williams College of Business Building, Ground Floor

4:30 PM: Manresa Check-in

• Main Entrance of Cintas Center

5:00 PM: Optional Shopping and Dinner with IPMs

 

Thursday, August 15, 2024 - Optional Activities

Location: Meet in the Smith Hall Atrium (Williams College of Business Building, Ground Floor)

*Informational sessions will be held in Smith Hall, Williams College of Business Building, Ground Floor, Room G28

10:00 AM: Breakfast

10:30 AM: US Bank Presentation

• On-campus bank will present 'Banking Basics for International Students'

11:15 AM: Leave for Factory 52

• Excursion to community food court and shopping area

Activities and Fun Ideas for the Weekend

Recreational Spaces

• Fountain Square (Downtown)
• Over-The-Rhine (OTR)
  • Findlay Market
  • Cincinnati Art Murals
• Newport
  • Newport on the Levee
  • Gameworks
  • Newport Aquarium
• The Cincinnati Zoo
• Hyde Park Farmer's Market
  • Sundays - 9:30 am - 1:00 pm

Museums

• Cincinnati Art Museum (CAM)
• Contemporary Art Center (CAC)
• Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC)
• American Sign Museum
• Taft Museum of Art
• 21C Museum Hotel
• The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center 
  • Or visit Cincinnati Museums for more!