International Student Orientation
Important Dates
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8/16/2024
Earliest Date to Arrive on Campus
You may not enter the U.S. more than 30 days in advance of the report date on your I-20. All students must arrive on either of these dates.
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8/18/2024
International Student Orientation Begins
MANDATORY
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8/20/2024
All students must attend the New Student Orientation.
Fall 2024 Schedule
Friday & Saturday, August 16 & 17, 2024
Earliest dates to arrive on campus. You may not enter the U.S. more than 30 days in advance of the report date on your I-20.
Friday, August 16, 2024
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Immigration Check-in, Days-Massolo Center
Saturday, August 17, 2024
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Immigration Check-in, Days-Massolo Center
Sunday, August 18, 2024
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast, McEwen Dining Hall
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Campus Tour (departing from McEwen Dining Hall)
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Icebreaker and breakout sessions with Orientation Ambassadors, Fillius Events Barn
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Working Lunch - Sprintax Workshop, Fillius Events Barn
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Off-campus excursion for shopping and purchases, pickup at Kirner-Johnson Circle
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Welcome Dinner, Kennedy Center for the Theatre and Studio Arts (KTSA)
Monday, August 19, 2024
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast, McEwen Dining Hall
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
NBT Bank Presentation, Fillius Events Barn
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Understanding U.S. Health Insurance, Fillius Events Barn
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Meeting Hamilton's Multilingual Specialist, Fillius Events Barn
1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Working Lunch - Case Studies in International Student Services (ISS), Fillius Events Barn
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Dinner and Games, Days-Massolo Center Lawn
August 20-28, 2024
Orientation Team 2024
Tinashe Manguwa
Tinashe Manguwa is a rising senior from Zimbabwe majoring in Philosophy. He is often preoccupied with Socratic literature, oral communication and glen walks. He collects postcards, tea and vinyl.
Devon DeVries
Hi! My name is Devon de Vries and I am a rising sophomore. I am Canadian and play on the ice hockey team here at Hamilton. I plan to be an economics major and am still deciding between a math or statistics minor. My hobbies are mountain biking, reading and spending time with my friends.
Renata Mendez Alvarez
My name is Renata Méndez Álvarez, but please call me Rena! I’m a rising sophomore from Santiago, Chile. I plan on double majoring in Cinema and Media Studies and Creative Writing, with (hopefully!) a minor in Japanese. Outside of the classroom, I am a Varsity Track and Field team member and a student docent at the Wellin Museum of Art. In my spare time, I love watching films and anime!
Jampel Payldon
My name is Jampel Yeshey Payldon. I am a rising sophomore from Bhutan, intending to double major in World Politics and Environmental Studies. My passions include dancing, acting, watching movies, engaging with various communities and organizations on advocacy initiatives, and exploring new places. On campus, I am involved in COOP's Community Service Internship (CSI) program, an e-board member of the International Cultural Organization (ICA), and a member of the hip-hop dance group HEAT.
Luna Wang (Zihui)
Hi! I'm Luna Wang and I'm a rising sophomore. I'm from Nanjing, China. My major is biology. I'm crazy about nature and all living things, especially insects. I also enjoy playing the violin (for almost 16 years!) and I'm now in the school orchestra. I read and travel a lot in my spare time and I love sharing my stories with friends. My dream is to become an entomologist and learn Spanish.
Contact
Office / Department Name
International Student Services
Contact Name
Omobonike Odegbami
Director of International Student Services
