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Fall 05 International Student Orientation Information

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Written by Shawna Magtutu
Monday, 30 May 2005
-------------- Colorado State University Office of International Programs -------------- Fall 2005 ***International Student Orientation* Arrival, Orientation & US Regulatory Information for staff, faculty and departments working with new arriving international students. Every semester the Office of International Programs coordinates a comprehensive orientation program for new international students. It includes information on preparing for their academic experience, obtaining proper documentation and travel papers, settling in to Fort Collins, and accessing university services. All new international students are required to check in with the Office of International Programs upon arrival, and attend the MANDATORY 2-Day International Student Orientation Program taking place August 16-17, 2005 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm in the Lory Student Center Cherokee Park Ballroom. This orientation provides students with important information related to the latest United States government regulations. We ask your assistance and support in communicating and reinforcing this vital information to our new arrivals, and in ensuring their participation. During the week of our orientation program, we provide housing assistance, shopping trips, campus tours, evening social activities, and 5-night temporary housing (NOTE: a Homestay Request must be made 2 weeks prior to need). Afternoons are kept open for students to meet with their academic advisors, search for housing, take placement tests, open bank accounts or just familiarize themselves with Fort Collins. Orientations for new arriving International Scholars (researchers) are held every Thursday from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm in Laurel Hall. For details about resources and orientation and arrival services, please visit our website at http://www.international.colostate.edu/iae/orientation/orientation_index.htm Thank you for your assistance. We look forward to working with you in making a smooth and successful transition for our international students and guests. Regards, Shawna Magtutu -- Shawna Magtutu Program Coordinator, Office of International Programs Laurel Hall Fort Collins, CO 80523-1024 (970) 491-5917 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.international.colostate.edu/ -------------------------------------- Getting to Fort Collins from DIA: -------------------------------------- Students and guests are responsible for arranging their own transportation to Fort Collins. We recommend the Shamrock Airport Express shuttle from DIA to Fort Collins. For the most up-to-date and detailed information please visit http://www.international.colostate.edu/iae/orientation/diaservice.htm University offices are only open from Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm. Arrivals on the weekend or after 10:00 pm on weekdays must make arrangements to stay in a local hotel at their own expense, unless other accommodations are made with a 3-day prior notice to the Office of International Programs. ------------------------------------------- International Student Orientation & Housing: ------------------------------------------- Mandatory International Student Orientation begins August 16-17, 2005 from 8:30 am-2:00 pm in the Lory Student Center Cherokee Park Ballroom. A complimentary lunch is served both days at 12:00 pm on the Oval near Laurel Hall. Department Faculty are welcome to attend - please RSVP to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Temporary Accommodation http://www.international.colostate.edu/iae/orientation/homestay.htm Permanent Accommodations** http://www.international.colostate.edu/iae/orientation/settlinginfc.htm ----------------------------------------------------- Other Resources & Services for International Students: ----------------------------------------------------- The Fort Collins International Center is a community volunteer organization officially recognized by OIP providing weekly and monthly activities and outreach to international students, including; a weekly International Friday Afternoon Club, Outdoor activities, Friendship Families, Loan Closet, and much more. Visit their website http://www.fortnet.org/intlc/ or contact Shawna at 491-5919 for more information.