International Pre-Orientation Program

Friday, September 5th: Welcome to Knox!

Buses arriving approximately at:

6:00 p.m.
11:00 p.m.

*Buses received at Alumni Hall. RAs and Orientation Leaders will assist students with connecting to wifi and bringing luggage to their rooms. Welcome packets in rooms. Dinner available for pickup at CFA with keys (dietary restrictions will be noted). 

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Optional Programming Activity: Ice Cream Social & Door Decs 
Community Room, HOPE Center

Saturday, September 6th 

Bus arriving approximately at:

10:00 p.m.

*Bus received at Alumni Hall. RAs and Orientation Leaders will assist students with connecting to wifi and bringing luggage to their rooms. Welcome packets in rooms. Dinner available for pickup at CFA with keys (dietary restrictions will be noted). 

Schedule of Events (for students who arrived September 5th) 

8:00 am - 9:15 am
Hard Knox Cafe, Seymour Union
Breakfast

9:30 am - 11:00 am
Taylor Lounge/Founder’s Lab 
Cellphone (Mint Mobile)/Banking Presentation: F&M Bank will give a short presentation to students in preparation for the Resource Fair on Monday. Students may receive a folder that they will need to keep track of for Monday. 

10:00 am - 2:00 pm 
Mailroom, Seymour Union 
The mailroom will be open for students to collect mail or packages.

11:00 am - 12:20 pm
Campus Tour: starts outside of Alumni Hall and ends outside of Seymour Union. 

12:20 pm - 1:00 pm
Hard Knox Cafe, Seymour Union
Lunch

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Seymour Union
Student ID Cards: Students obtain ID cards. 

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
South Lawn
Parachute Activity 

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Hard Knox Cafe, Seymour Union
Dinner

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Post Lawn 
Optional Programming Event: Confections & Connections (ice breaker games and dessert)

Sunday, September 7th 

7:30 am - 8:45 am
Oak Room, Seymour Union 
Breakfast & International Student Panel
Study Abroad Reflection and Culture Shock: Participate in a Q&A session to ask Orientation Leaders any questions about their Knox experience. Write a letter to your future self about your goals and dreams for your study abroad experience.

9:00 am - 10:30 am
Kresge Recital Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts (CFA) 
F-1 Visa Regulations
Learn about the benefits of F-1 status and how to comply with F-1 regulations from Clarissa Kampe, Assistant Director of International Student Services. Not required for U.S. citizens or visas other than F-1.

10:40 am - 11:50 am
Kresge Recital Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts (CFA) 
Academic Culture in the U.S.: Learn about U.S. Academic Culture from Dr. Ole J. Forsberg, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Hard Knox Cafe, Seymour Union
Lunch

1:10 pm - 2:10 pm
Kresge Recital Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts (CFA) 
Culture of Respect: Learn about Knox College’s Culture of Respect.

2:20 pm - 3:20 pm
Kresge Recital Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts (CFA) 
Academic Support Services: Learn about resources and academic support services available at Knox. 

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Kresge Recital Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts (CFA) 
Health & Wellness: Learn about Health and Wellness and Counseling Resources at Knox and what to do if you are sick or need emotional/mental support. Ensure your immunization and health records are complete and up-to-date.

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Hard Knox Cafe, Seymour Union
Dinner

7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
Taylor Lounge, Seymour Union
Game Night 

Monday, September 8th 

7:30 am - 8:45 am
Hard Knox Cafe, Seymour Union
Breakfast

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
1st and 3rd floors of Alumni Hall & Seymour Union
Resource Fair
Bring your passport and I-20 (F-1 students), as well as your phone, charger, and a credit/debit card or cash for immunizations and to set up prepaid services with Lyca Mobile or Mint Mobile.

• Station 1: Basement Level (1st Floor)  Student Financial Services, Leigh Brinson
  
• Station 2: Basement Level (1st Floor) Alum - 115  F&M bank representatives to open a bank account.
  
• Station 3: Founder’s Lab, Seymour Union  Wireless: Meet representatives from Cricket Wireless (activation fee waived) to get a SIM card in your phone or purchase a new phone. *Cash and credit/debit accepted.
  
• Station 4: 3rd Floor: Trustee's Room  Health and Wellness: Bring Immunization records; $23 per immunization (vaccine is paid to health department by cash or credit card). TB testing will be available for students. TB Skin test is $10.00 and blood test is $86.52 (both billed to student account). 
• Station 5: Dining Services, Seymour Union  ID Card

9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
Taylor Lounge, Seymour Union 
After students are done at the resource fair, they will meet at Taylor Lounge to discuss the Walmart trip.

10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Mailroom, Seymour Union 
The mailroom will be open for students to collect mail or packages.

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Hard Knox Cafe, Seymour Union
Lunch

1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Meet at Alumni Hall for off-campus excursion. 
Walmart Run: Orientation Leaders and International Ambassadors will help direct students throughout Walmart.

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Hard Knox Cafe, Seymour Union
Dinner

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Sanctuary, HOPE Center 
Optional Programming Event: Karaoke Night 

Tuesday, September 9th 

8:00 am - 9:00 am
Lincoln Skylight Room, Seymour Union 
Welcome Breakfast
Parents invited! Receive a word of welcome from Dr. C. Andrew McGadney, President; and Melissa Glenn, Provost. Also attending: Dr. Jennie Hemingway, Vice President for Student Development; Nathan Ament, Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admission; Dr. Kamilah Williams, Assistant Vice President for Student Success & Retention; Debbie Southern, Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students; Dan Marlin, Director of Spiritual Life; Shadeed Khan, Assistant Director of International Admissions; Greer Henderson, Director of International Admissions; and Jamie Blanch, Assistant Vice President of Admissions. 

9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free Period

10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Seymour Union
Mailroom Hours: The mailroom will be open for students to collect mail or packages.

10:00 am - 11:20 am
Optional Campus Tour: starts and ends outside of Alumni Hall (for students who were not present for the campus tour on Saturday).

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Hard Knox Cafe, Seymour Union
Lunch

2:00 pm
New Student Orientation Begins