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New International Student Orientation

Spring 2020 January 7-12, 2020

Organized by International Student & Scholar Service

WSU New International Student Orientation

Winona State University - Spring 2020

FYI for Your First Week @ WSU • Before January 9 – Food is on your own on arrival days. A list of

restaurants with a map is provided in your welcome packet. Or use the QR code to find more options.

• January 9 - 11 – ISSS will provide most meals.

• January 12– Meal plans begin at lunch, with service in Jack Kane and Lourdes Dining Halls.

• Tap water is clean in most of the U.S. Please use a reusable water bottle instead of disposable plastic bottles.

Locations for food, groceries, and more

in Winona

• ISSS will provide transportation between West Campus/East Lake and Main Campus from January 7 - 12. Please see your welcome packet for the schedule.

• WSU Shuttle service for the semester will begin on Monday, January 13.

• Transportation will be provided during orientation for shopping at Walmart. Please see schedule

below for details.

• Activate your StarID o StarID is listed on your admission letter. o https://starid.minnstate.edu/

• WSU wifi inside WSU buildings: o Wazoo or Warrior network o Enter your starID and password.

• WSU guest wifi o WSUGuest2 network o two-hour and two GB data limit o account information is deleted every 24 hours.

Get Connected! Add these apps and phone numbers to your devices and like our Facebook page:

• WSU ISSS Office – Kryzsko Commons (8AM – 4:30PM): 507-457-5303; o After 4:30pm 507-312-3984

• WSU Security: 507-457-5555

• WSU Connect –Google Play or App Store – Stay up to date at WSU.

WSU International Services Facebook – Like our page and stay up to date on events and important information.

Graduate Students: Required sessions for graduate students are noted by a (G). You are welcome to join other sessions.

https://starid.minnstate.edu/



Arrival Days ⚫ January 7 & January 8, 2020 Time Schedule Location Transportation

Based on your arrival details

Greeting for Arrival to WSU International Student & Scholarship Services Office (ISSS) ➢ Arrival services are provided by WSU ISSS

➢ You must send your arrival details to ISS no later than December 15, 2019.

➢ Greeters will welcome you the moment you arrive in WSU and help you check in to your pre-booked accommodation.

To be confirmed after we receive your arrival information.

ISSS will provide transportation from East Lake and West Campus during orientation. East Lake –by the bench in front of building A West Campus –purple awning in front of Lourdes Hall

9:00 AM until 2:00 PM

Welcome to WSU and Winona! Intl Student Ambassadors (ISAs) will help you get settled. Follow the checklist below:

Immigration check-in at ISS Office

Admissions check-in at ISS Office

Sign Orientation Wavier WarriorSpace email

Take a Campus Tour with an ISA

Get Your Warrior ID

Log onto WSU email and activate Star ID

Set up a bank account

Course Registration Assistance

Understand WSU Housing and Meal options

Buy a mobile phone or get a new number

Buy textbooks

Explore Winona

Like the WSU ISS Facebook Page and find other WSU campus Facebook pages

ISSS Office, Kryzsko Commons 233

Shuttle to and From East Lake and West Campus at 9:00 am and 12:15pm.

2:00 PM

Shop for Necessities and Trip to Banks Shuttle to banks and to Walmart for necessities.

Leave from Minné Parking Lot

Transportation returning to Main Campus, East Lake, and West Campus after shopping

6:00 PM

Tuesday Dinner on Own

Wednesday Dinner - Meet current students at ZaZa’s by Campus- 529 Huff St. You are responsible for costs.



Orientation Day 1 ⚫ Thursday, January 9, 2020 **If you live on West Campus or East Lake, catch the ISSS shuttle to main campus.

Check the schedule on the awning at Lourdes or the bus stop bench at East Lake.**

Time Schedule Location Transportation

8:30 AM

Check In & Breakfast International Student and Scholar Services Staff Get your Orientation Packet and Free WSU T-Shirt

Purple Rooms 247-249 Kryzsko

Shuttles to campus: 8:00am at East Lake 8:10 am at West Campus.

9:00 AM

Welcome to WSU Kit Klepinger, Director of International Student Services


9:15 AM

Get Your Warrior On!

International Student Ambassadors (ISAs)


10:00 AM

English Placement Test

Degree Students/Visiting Students Dr. Ditlev Larsen Minné 110

Check with Oresta if you need to take the test.

English Language Program Students Mr. Tim Brennan Minné 109 Required for all ELP Students

If you do not need the placement test, look up classes, buy books, or get a workout in at the IWC.

12:30 Lunch Purple Rooms 247-249 Kryzsko

1:00 PM

Campus Security

Learn about the best methods to keep yourself safe.


1:30 PM

Housing & Residence Life

Learn about different activities and resources available on campus.


2:00 PM

Group Photo

Bring your new WSU t-shirt for a group photo.

Baldwin Lounge

2:30 PM

Laptop Collection Choose between a Mac or PC. Set up your laptop with Tech Support staff.

Somsen 207

6:00 PM

Dinner and Game Night

with Winona Community Members

Minné 110 Shuttles to East Lake and West Campus after dinner



Orientation Day 2 ⚫ Friday, January 10, 2020 **If you live on West Campus or East Lake, catch the ISSS shuttle to main campus.

Check the schedule on the awning at Lourdes or the bus stop bench at East Lake.** Time Schedule Location

Transportation

7:30 Breakfast

Minné 103

7:45 AM

Meet outside ISSS before Math Test ISSS & ISAs Please check if you need to take the test before Friday.

ISSS ISSS Shuttle this morning If You Need the Test:

• 7:20am at East Lake

• 7:30am at West Campus If You Do Not Need the Test:

• 8:00am at East Lake

• 8:10am at West Campus

8:00 AM

Math Placement Test – If required for your courses Library

8:30 AM

Course Preparation

English Language Programs Orientation Mr. Tim Brennan and Ms. Katie Subra Minné 109 Required for English Language Programs students

Registration Assistance for Degree and Visiting/Exchange Students ISSO Kryzsko Commons 233 Ms. Kit Klepinger, Ms. Heather Willis and Ms. Shivaun Wolf

10:30 AM

Tips for your First Day Ms. Heather Willis Tips for the best start to your semester

Minné 102

12:00 PM

Lunch Minné 103

12:50 PM

Meet at ISS Office before the Mantoux Test Ms. Heather Willis and Ms. Shivaun Wolf Bring your health records

Meet in the ISS Office

1:00 PM

Mantoux Test (G) This is a MANDATORY session for your enrollment into WSU to be fully completed. Bring your health records.

Meet in the lobby of IWC

2:00 -4:00 PM

Meet ISA’s to:

Find your classrooms

Purchase textbooks

Review courses on D2L

Games at the IWC

ISS Office

6:00 PM

Dinner Minné 110

6:45 PM

Bowling Meet in Minné parking lot. Please wear socks and bring additional money.

Westgate Bowl

$6 per person Bring or wear socks

Shuttles to East Lake and West Campus after game



Orientation Day 3 ⚫ Saturday, January 11, 2020 * Please bring your laptop today*

**If you live on West Campus or East Lake, catch the ISSS shuttle to main campus. Check the schedule on the awning at Lourdes or the bus stop bench at East Lake.**

8:30 AM

Breakfast ISSS Staff & ISA



9:00 AM

What You Need to Know: F-1 Regulations (G) Ms. Kit Klepinger, Ms. Heather Willis, Ms. Shivaun Wolf Please bring your I-20 and passport


10:00 AM

Get Involved: Cross-Cultural Outreach Program (G) Ms. Kit Klepinger, Ms. Heather Willis, Ms. Shivaun Wolf Learn about requirements to receive the Cross-Cultural Scholarship


10:45 AM

Understanding Your Health Insurance (G) Ms. Kit Klepinger, Ms. Heather Willis, Ms. Shivaun Wolf Know and understand your health insurance.


11:00 AM

Navigating Your WSU Bill on e-Services (G) Ms. Kit Klepinger, Ms. Heather Willis, Ms. Shivaun Wolf Learn how to access your bill, make payments and understand the WSU payment plan.


11:30 PM

Lunch Purple Rooms 247-249 Kryzsko

12:30 PM

Breaking Cultural Barriers 101 Ms. Heather Willis and ISA’s Learn about culture in the U.S.


1:30 PM

Living and Learning at WSU Ms. Heather Willis and ISA’s Registration, tips and more to have a successful academic career


2:30 PM

WSU Forms Ms. Kit Klepinger, Ms. Heather Willis, Ms. Shivaun Wolf Complete required paperwork.


3:00 PM

WSU Online Classroom System: D2L Ms. Heather Willis and Ms. Shivaun Wolf Learn how to use D2L to prepare for classes.


5:30 Men’s Basketball Game McCown Gym at WSU Dinner on your own at the game – try American “Stadium Food”

Free entry with Student ID

Shuttles to East Lake and West Campus after game



Upcoming Important Dates to Remember Monday, January 13 - Good Luck with the First Day of Class!

• Visit ISSS for help. Office hours are 8am-4:30pm.

• Get your Mantoux/TB test read before 12pm (noon) – IWC 222 Tuesday January 14

• International Coffee Hour, Kryzsko Commons 4:30-5:30pm

Friday, January 17

• Health Insurance Payment is due. Assign your payment to Health Insurance in e-Services.

• Last Day to Add/Drop – the last day to change classes without the class remaining on your transcript.

• Ice Skating Trip to Indoor Ice Arena – Bud King 12:45-3pm – Sign up at ISS Office – cost is $5 Monday January 20

• No Classes Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Shopping Trip ⚫ Sunday January 12, 2020

* Meals begin in Dining Halls – Use your meal plan for Brunch and Dinner in Lourdes or Kryzsko

9:45 AM

Meeting before departure at Minné Please arrive on time.

Minné Parking Lot


10:00 AM

Depart for Apache Mall in Rochester (www.apachemall.com) Bus will leave on time. Further instructions will be given.

3:00 PM

Depart for Winona Bus will leave on time. Further instructions will be given.

Shuttles returning to East Lake and West Campus

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