International Student Orientation eases your transition to living and studying in the United States. This program is provided as a supplement to New Student Orientation, and participation in both orientation programs is required for F-1 visa students. U.S. students from abroad are welcome to participate for an additional fee upon making reservations via e-mail to the Office of Student Development.
New international students are asked to arrive on campus no earlier than noon on Monday, September 3. When you get to campus on September 3, please locate the International House (I-House) and come right in. Current students will be there to receive you and help you move in. Use the campus map (PDF) to find your way, or ask anyone you see for directions. If your parents are able to come with you for orientation, they are welcome to join us. Please make lodging arrangements in Galesburg for your family as soon as possible.
International Student Orientation Schedule - Sample Schedule
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| Day One |
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| Noon | Arrival Day For international students |
International House 418 South West Street |
| 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m |
Shopping Trip to Target Purchase items for your room |
Meet at Seymour Loading Dock |
| 2:00 p.m & 4:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. |
Meet Your International Advisor and DSO's Choose one meeting time and bring your passport/I-20 |
Center for Intercultural Life (CIL) |
| 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
Welcome to Knox Barbecue Meet your international student orientation leader and the CIL staff |
Lawn, Center for Intercultural Life |
| 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. |
Shopping Trip to Wal-Mart Purchase items for your room |
Meet at I-House |
| Day Two |
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| 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. |
Breakfast |
Hard Knox Cafe, Seymour Union |
| 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Computer Help Desk Stop by anytime with questions about computing at Knox |
Basement E Wing, Umbeck Science-Mathematics Center |
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
Open Your Banking Account Bring your passport and I-20 |
Skylight Room, Seymour Union |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch with Orientation Group |
Hard Knox Cafe, Seymour Union |
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. |
Knox and Your Student's Experience Parent lunch with international team |
Hard Knox Cafe, Seymour Union |
| 1:30 p.m. |
How to be a Successful Student at Knox Faculty explain what they expect of you |
Kresge Recital Hall, Center for Fine Arts |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Meet the Deans Dean of Students Deb Southern and Associate Dean of the College Lori Haslem welcome you |
Kresge Recital Hall, Center for Fine Arts |
| 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
Dinner | Hard Knox Cafe, Seymour Union |
| 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
Explore Your Cultural Houses Fun and games with your orientation leaders |
ABLE, Asian Cultural House, Casa Latina, Harambee House, I-House |
| Day Three |
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| 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. |
Breakfast with Orientation Group |
Hard Knox Cafe, Seymour Union |
| 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Computer Help Desk Stop by anytime with questions about computing at Knox |
Basement E Wing, Umbeck Science-Mathematics Center |
| 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Collegiate English Placement Test |
Red Room, Seymour Library |
| 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Library Orientation | Red Room, Seymour Library |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Lunch | Hard Knox Cafe, Seymour Union |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. |
Payroll Workshop Bring your passport and I-20 |
Stellyes Lab, Basement E Wing, Umbeck Science-Mathematics Center |
| 4:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. |
America 101: Baseball Come watch the Quad City River Bandits |
Meet at Seymour Loading Dock |
| 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
Dinner |
Hard Knox Cafe, Seymour Union |
| 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. |
Games Night |
Taylor Student Lounge, Seymour Union |
| 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. | House Party |
Oak Room, Seymour Union (no backpacks, outside food or drink) |
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