Fall Welcome 2023 International Student Schedule

WELCOME, INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS!

WelcometoWashU!

AsyoupreparetobeginlifeasaWashUstudent,youwillsharemanyexperienceswithother students,startingwithBearBeginnings:FallWelcome.FallWelcomewillhelpyoubecome acclimatedtoyournewuniversityandintroduceyoutomanypeopleandresourcesthatwill assistyou.Mostimportantly,FallWelcomeisatimetomeetotherinternationalstudentsnew totheuniversityasyoubeginyourtimehere.

Atthesametime,WashUrecognizestheindividualityofitsstudents,andweencourageyou totailoryourorientationexperiencetoyourownpersonalneedsandpreferences.YourFall Welcomeexperiencewillcompriseeventsrelatedtoyouracademicdivisions,programs designedforjustinternationalstudents,andsocialactivitiesforeveryone.

Someeventsarerequired,whileothersareoptional;however,westronglyencourageyouto participateinallprogramsinordertomakethemostofyourFallWelcomeexperience.

Paycloseattentiontowhicheventsarerequiredindicatedbyanasterisk(*).

Rememberthatyouarenotaloneinthisnewexperience.Everyoneoncampusisexcited tohelpyoulearnallthatyouneedtoknowaboutbeingastudentatWashU,sodon’tever hesitatetoaskquestionsasyoubegintodiscoveryourplaceintheWashUcommunity!

WeareveryexcitedtowelcomeyoutotheWashingtonUniversityinSt.Louiscommunity!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20

CAMPUS RESOURCE OPEN HOURS

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17

OISS CHECK IN (*)

9:00 AM – 7:30 PM | SOUTH 40, LIEN HOUSE, URSA’S FIRESIDE

Students will check in with the Office for International Students and Scholars (OISS) and receive swag and other welcome information.

SHOPPING TRIP

NOON – 6:00 PM | MALLINCKRODT CENTER, BUS TERMINAL

Shuttles will be available from WashU to Brentwood Promenade, a local shopping center, so international students can purchase any necessities they may need.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL

8:30 PM – 9:30 PM | SOUTH 40, MUDD HOUSE, MUDD MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

Students will have the opportunity to connect with fellow first year international students and mentors over ice cream in a relaxed setting.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18

WELCOMEREMARKS(*)

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | GRAHAM CHAPEL

StudentsandparentswillhearwelcomeremarksfromtheViceChancellorforStudent Affairsandotheruniversitystaffmembers.

FAMILYWELCOMERECEPTION

NOON – 1:00 PM | UMRATH HALL, UMRATH LOUNGE

Familiesofinternationalstudentswillhavetheopportunitytoattendawelcomelunch andspeakwithstafffromStudentAffairs,UniversityAdvancement,andtheOfficefor InternationalStudentsandScholars.StudentswillgatherforlunchontheSouth40in ZetcherHouse,RisaCommons.

STUDENTWELCOMELUNCH

NOON – 1:00 PM | SOUTH 40, ZETCHER HOUSE, RISA COMMONS

Youwillhavetheopportunitytoconnectwithfellowstudentsandmentorsoverlunch.

SHOPPINGTRIP

NOON – 6:00 PM | MALLINCKRODT CENTER BUS TERMINAL

ShuttleswillbeavailablefromWashUtoBrentwoodPromenade,alocalshoppingcenter, sointernationalstudentscanpurchaseanynecessitiestheymayneed.

OFFICEFORRELIGIOUS,SPIRITUALANDETHICALLIFEPRESENTATION

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | WRIGHTON HALL, ROOM 300

StudentswillhearfromtheOfficeforReligious,SpiritualandEthicalLifeanditsvarious offeringsofprogramsthroughouttheyear.

SUMERSRECCENTERTOUR

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | SUMERS RECREATION CENTER

StudentswillhaveanopportunitytoexploretheRecreationCenterfacilitiesandhearof theservicesandprogramsoffereddirectlyfromthestaffthemselves.

DIALOGUEACROSSDIFFERENCE

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | WRIGHTON HALL, ROOM 300

StudentswillhearfromtheDialogueAcrossDifferenceteamandlearnmoreaboutthe programandhowtogetinvolved.

TALK TO ME ABOUT

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | SOUTH 40, MUDD HOUSE, MUDD MULTIPURPOSE ROOM

Students will have the opportunity to connect with fellow first year international students and mentors over a fun and interactive activity.

MORNINGYOGAANDSOUNDBATH

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | WOMAN’S BUILDING LAWN

Studentswillbeabletoparticipateinrelaxingyogaandsoundbathbroughttousbyour RecCenterStaff.Lightsnacksandyogamatswillbeprovided.

SAFETYANDTRANSPORTATION

10:30 AM – NOON | SOUTH 40, ZETCHER HOUSE, RISA COMMONS

StudentswilllistentovaluableinformationfromtheWashingtonUniversityPolice Department(WUPD),theParking&TransportationOffice,andITaboutstayingsafe, avoidingscams,andvariouswaystotravelaroundthecity.

STUDENTLUNCH

NOON – 1:00 PM | SOUTH 40, ZETCHER HOUSE, RISA COMMONS

Enjoylunchwithmentorsandfellowfirstyearinternationalstudents.

WELLBEINGPRESENTATION

1:00 PM – 2:15 PM | SOUTH 40, ZETCHER HOUSE, RISA COMMONS

StudentswillhavetheopportunitytolistenfromHabifHealthPromotion,RSVP andWashUCarestodiscusswaysonhowtocareforthemselvesandothersduring theschoolyear.

REALWORLDWASHU

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | SOUTH 40, ZETCHER HOUSE, RISA COMMONS

Studentswillhavetheopportunitytohearfromcurrentstudentsaboutthrivingduring theirschoolyear.

CAMPUSPHOTOWALK

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | SOUTH 40, ALUMNI HOUSE

Studentswillhavetheopportunitytodiscoverthecampuswhiletakingphotoswiththeir mentorsandfellowfirstyearinternationalstudents.StudentwillmeetattheAlumni Housetobegin.

STAYING IN STATUS (*)

3:00 PM – 4:45 PM | SOUTH 40, ZETCHER HOUSE, RISA COMMONS

Students will listen to valuable information about maintaining F1 status and immigration policies.

BUBBLE TEA FAREWELL (*)

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | SOUTH 40, ZETCHER HOUSE, RISA COMMONS

Final remarks from the Office for International Students & Scholars (OISS) and the Office for International Student Engagement (OISE) to close out First-Year International Orientation 2023 while enjoying delicious bubble tea.

CAMPUS RESOURCE OPEN HOURS AUGUST

17 - AUGUST 20

Foralistofcampusresourceopenhours,pleasevisitnewstudents.wustl.edu

• BEAR NECESSITIES

• CAMPUS BOOKSTORE

• CAMPUS CARD SERVICES

• DINING SERVICES

• DISABILITY RESOURCES

• HABIF HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER

• RESIDENTIAL LIFE

• SOUTH 40 MAIL ROOM

• STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES

• STUDENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

• SUMERS RECREATION CENTER