Orientation
Make plans to attend the International Student Orientation. This valuable program takes place the week prior to the start of classes.
The purpose of the International Student Orientation is to:
- Welcome you!
- Tour you through campus resources.
- Provide you with valuable information on course registration, health insurance, immigration regulations, housing, internships, working, banking, health & safety, cultural/educational issues in the U.S., Local Resources, Friendship Program, and the Parkside International Club (PIC).
- Process your U.S. immigration documents (SEVIS: Student & Exchange Visitor Information System)
- Complete Placement test (for undergraduate degree-seeking students)
- Finalize your course schedules.
- Introduce you to other U.S. American and international students.
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