FALL 2017 INTERNATIONAL ORIENTATION

SCHEDULE August 10-17, 2017

A GUIDE TO THE FIRST WEEK OF YOUR NEW CYCLONE STORY

International Students and Scholars Office 3241 Memorial Union 2229 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014 Phone: (515) 294-1120 Web: www.isso.iastate.edu

English Placement Test WHAT IS IT? This test is designed to help you take the right English course your first semester at ISU. Being appropriately placed in your English course helps you succeed! This is not the TOEFL and does not replace the TOEFL.

WELCOME to WELCOME! Orientation exists to help new students (like you!) prepare for their time at Iowa State University. We’ll cover as much as we can across a wide range of topics to help you succeed at ISU. Please do not hesitate to ask questions at any time during Orientation. ISSO is here to help. A note about punctuality: Please arrive on or before the listed times of each event and plan to stay until the end. It is essential that you are on time to events and meetings. In the U.S., late arrivals are considered very impolite. If an event is called a “drop in event,” you may arrive at any time during the event.

Location: Gerdin 1148 When: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. Exchange students do not have to take the EPT unless they will enroll in advanced English classes. Visit https://apling.engl.iastate.edu/english-placement-test/ for more information.

ALEKS Mathematics Placement Assessment WHAT IS IT? All new undergraduate students must complete the ALEKS Placement assessment before their advising appointment to determine which Mathematics course they should take. This test is Internet-based and adaptive. Please allow one to two hours to complete. You may take this test in an ISU computer lab or at any computer with reliable Internet access by going to: www.math.iastate.edu/academics/undergraduate/aleks/

Tuition Payments Tuition payments can be made all at once or in monthly increments. You can pay with an American bank account or even with an international bank account! Visit AccessPlus at accessplus.iastate.edu to make your payment online. Your U-Bill must be paid on time to avoid additional charges. Please contact Accounts Receivable for clarification on when your bill is due at (515) 294-7388 : [email protected]

U ST 110 - International First-Year Experience Seminar

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This course provides timely information and support for new international undergraduate students in their first semester at ISU. U ST 110 is required for all new international undergraduates. When meeting with your academic adviser, please ask them to help you register for U ST 110 Section A, B or C along with a Recitation (your adviser will know what that is) Sections 1-27 for Fall 2017. 3

Orientation Schedule Time 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Time 8:00 11:00 p.m. a.m. 8:00 a.m. a.m. -- 12:00 Time 8:00 11:00 a.m. 11:30 12:50p.m. p.m. 8:00 a.m. a.m. -- 12:00 8:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. -- 11:00 12:50 a.m. p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 11:30 a.m. -- 2:30 12:50p.m. p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 2:00 2:00 2:30 1:00 p.m. p.m. -- 3:15 2:00 p.m. p.m. 2:30 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. -- 4:15 3:15 p.m. 3:30 4:15 2:30 p.m. p.m. --- 4:45 3:15 p.m. p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 4:15 3:30 p.m. p.m. -- 4:45 4:15 p.m. p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Time 4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 5:00a.m. p.m.--11:00 7:00 p.m. Time 10:00 a.m. -- 11:00 11:00 a.m. a.m. 9:00 a.m. Time 11:00a.m. 12:00p.m. 10:00 a.m. -- 11:00 11:00 a.m. a.m. 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 11:00a.m. 10:00 a.m. -- 12:00p.m. 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 11:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. 4:30p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 4:30p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Time 4:30p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Time 12:00 p.m.- -11:00 1:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. a.m. Time 12:00 p.m.---11:00 1:00 p.m. 11:00a.m. 12:00p.m. 9:00 a.m. a.m. 12:00 1:00 11:00a.m. 12:00 p.m. p.m.---12:00p.m. 1:00 p.m. p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m.--12:00p.m. 1:00 p.m. 11:00a.m. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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Day-by-Day Schedule

*All Events on This Schedule are Mandatory Unless Noted.

Thursday, August 10, 2017 Orientation Housing Move Out 8:00 am -12:00 pm

Campus Resource Fair

11:30 a.m.- 12:50 p.m. | Sun Room, Memorial Union Fill up your energy before your adventure begins while meeting some of the many organizations and offices on campus!

College Check In

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | South Ballroom, Memorial Union

Welcome Event

2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Great Hall, Memorial Union

Immigration Presentation: F-1 and J-1 visas

2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. | Great Hall and Oak Room, Memorial Union Understanding all the rules and regulations an international student must follow can be tough. Let an advisor from ISSO help you understand how to maintain your student status and make the most of your time at ISU!

Friday, August 11, 2017 English Placement Test Registration Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. | Gerdin 1148

English Placement Test

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Gerdin 1148

Lunch With ISSO

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Curtiss Lawn, Central Campus Come meet ISSO staff while having a bit of food and a lot of fun!

Getting your ISU ID Card

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Beardshear Hall The student ID is the hallmark of studying at an American university! Get yourself an official ISU ID Card from 0530 Beardshear Hall by providing your passport and your student ID number. Your Orientation Leader will help you locate exactly where this is.

Walmart and Target Trips

5:00 p.m. | TBA ISSO knows that shopping in the U.S. can be daunting at first. Join us to take the stress out of navigating Walmart and Target!

Navigating U-Bill

3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. | Great Hall, Memorial Union What’s a U-Bill? Learn how to access and pay your U-Bill, and learn what on-campus transactions could be charged into your U-Bill.

Family Campus Tour

4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. | ISU Campus Family members, this one’s for you! Come see the beauty of Iowa State firsthand and learn about the proud history of our wonderful

Welcome to Ames Expo

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | The ISU Alumni Center The ISU Alumni Association and many businesses in Ames welcome you and your family to ISU! Learn about banking, living in Ames, cellular services, driving in the U.S.. and so much more! Enjoy great food, drink, and give-a-ways! Plus, learn how to become an ISU FAN! (Learn more about our sponsors on pages 22 – 27 of this handbook.) 6

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Monday, August 14, 2017 English Placement Test Registration Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. | Gerdin 1148

English Placement Test

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Gerdin 1148

Lunch on your own

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Food Court, Memorial Union Try out some of the great offerings in Memorial Union’s food court!

Immigration Documents Hand In

1:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. | Great Hall, Memorial Union ISSO will help you complete an electronic check in and submit your immigration documents to be scanned, reviewed, and checked for accuracy. You MUST bring your Form I-20 or DS-2019 and your passport.

Game Night

5:00 p.m. | Carver Hall Lobby Are you the Scrabble champ? The Jenga master? Come show ISSO your skills! We’ll provide the games and the snacks; you provide the competition!

Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Health Screening Appointments

8:00a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | Thielen Student Health Center Health screenings are required by the government and are a required part of orientation. You should have received a health screening time in your welcome e-mail before arriving to orientation. If you have not received an e-mail with your health screening time please contact [email protected]. Once you have your health screening appointment time write it on the line below so that you can keep track of your appointment. My Health Screening Time: ______________________

“What You Need to Know” Session

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Hoover Hall ISSO is just one side of the international side of ISU. Meet a member of International Admissions and learn more about the academic side of your time at Iowa State. After this you will go to your College Meeting, where you will receive an academic advising appointment to make your first class schedule! It is very important to be ON TIME for this session.

College Meetings

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |Various Locations on ISU Campus (Exchange or nondegree students DO NOT attend) After the What You Need To Know session, you will follow your orientation leader to your college meeting. During this meeting you will learn about your college, expectations, and your advising appointment.

Advising Appointments

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Various Locations on ISU Campus My Advising Appointment Time:_________________

Immigration Document Handback

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1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Great Hall, Memorial Union Stop by anytime between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to pick up your documents. ISSO staff members have have reviewed your documents and checked them for accuracy. You will receive your documents and instructions for what you need to do next (if there are any issues with your documents). 9

Wednesday, August 16, 2017 Health Screening Appointments

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Thielen Student Health Center

Lunch on your own

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Food Court, Memorial Union

Transportation and Safety Presentation

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Great Hall, Memorial Union One of the best things about ISU is our friendly police department! Come meet an ISU police officer and learn about safety on our campus. You’ll learn important contact information and regulations that will help you stay out of trouble while at ISU!

Know Your Rights Presentation

Thursday and Friday, August 17-18, 2017 Health Screening Appointments

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Thielen Student Health Center

Lunch on your own

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Food Court, Memorial Union

Destination Iowa State

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Exchange and nondegree students DO NOT attend). The next step of your adventure begins! Join the other new students coming to ISU in a multi-day celebration, with food, fun and a whole heap of Cyclone Pride!

2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Great Hall, Memorial Union Moving to a new country is not always easy. Learn the best tools to enable you settle in and integrate with other students from different cultures. Key stages of cultural adjustment will be identified. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and share your experiences!

Sponsored Student Presentation

3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. | Great Hall, Memorial Union (Sponsored Students Only) Are you sponsored by your government during your time at ISU? Come talk to an ISSO adviser and learn what that means for you!

ISSO Social

4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Curtiss Lawn Meet ISSO staff and make new friends!

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Get Involved

Social Events and Trips

*All Social Events are optional, but highly recommended. SIGN UP on ISSO website at https://www.isso.iastate.edu/news/fallorientation-social-events-trips or contact your orientation leader.

Walmart and Target Trip

Aug 11, 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Ames, IA Come exploring and getting groceries, clothes, bedding, and laundry suppplies and more with us at local retail stores.

Jordan Creek Mall Trip

Aug 12, 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Jordan Creek Mall, Des Moines, IA Take a trip to the largest shopping complex in the state of Iowa and shop ‘til you drop!

Iowa State Fair Trip

Aug 13, 2:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA Come join us at the quintessential event in Iowa! State fairs are a unique part of American culture. Transportation will be provided.

Cultural Ambassador Program

The Cultural Ambassador Program is for all students. We pair international and American students to help them adapt to the new environment at ISU. Both international and American students become Cultural Ambassadors through this process. The American Cultural Ambassador helps international students in many ways. They will be there to have conversations in English with international students. They will answer your questions about U.S. culture, academic experience, and rules and regulations of school. Students in the Cultural Ambassador Program can play sports, go shopping, study for exams together, or attend special ISSO events! If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

I- LEAD

The International Leadership Education Academy for Development (I-LEAD) program is designed by the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) to assist undergraduate international students in developing leadership skills and to enable them to succeed in the United States and in their home countries. Program participants will attend a noncredit bi-weekly seminar for the Fall Semester 2017 and Spring Semester 2018. In addition, students will be expected to complete assignments outside the seminar to enhance their professional development and knowledge of leadership. Visit www.isso.iastate.edu/programs-and-events/i-lead for more information.

Perfect Games

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Kildee Hall

Getting Around Campus Around the Campus

Lagomarcino Hall

Campustown - Off Campus Dining

Cafe College of Design Parks Library

C-Store

US-Bank

Restaurant

Lake Laverne

Dining Center Sukup Hall

Visit www.dining.iastate.edu/menus to see their daily menus and dining hours.

Central Campus

Caribou Coffee

Payment Options

Dining Dollars Meal Bundles Meal Plans

Beardshear Hall

Curtiss Hall

Thielen Student Health Center

State Gym

Online Campus Map South Campus

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Wilson Wallace

Memorial Union

Major points of interest

Memorial Union Online Ca Immigration processing, lunch, and presentations Thielen Student Health Center Health Screening

East Campus Oak-Elm

Beardshear Hall ISU ID Card

Maple Willow Larch

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Online Ca

GerdinBuilding English Placement Test (EPT)

Gerdin Business Building

Carver Hall

Union Drive Community Center

CyCash Cash Credit Cards

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Carver Hall Game night (in the lobby)

International Students and Scholars Office

Director

We are here to support you in your transition to ISU and Ames Community. ISSO hosts programs and social events on a regular basis to help you succeed at ISU, learn more about U.S. culture, explore the Midwest, and make new friends. Director

Administration and Reception

Dr. Krista McCallum Beatty

Joy Ensley

Administrative Specialist

Assistant Director

Secretary

International Student Advisors

Scholar Advising and Employment Office

Ashley Huth

Design, Veterinary Medicine, Interdepartmental

Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Assistant Director [email protected]

International Student Advisors

Becky Zama

Senior International Scholar Advisor

Aerospace Engineering, Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Industrial and Manufacturing Systems, Materials Science and Engineering.

Katherine Lundberg

Deb Vance

Liz Stapes

Deb Vance

Jessica Fincham

Dr. Krista McCallum Beatty

Director [email protected]

Katie Walker Program Assistant

Diversity and Retention Office Marina Reasoner

Diversity and Retention Coordinator

Information Technology Support Specialist Casey Dague

Ashley Huth

Teresa Witcher

Kathryn Lundberg

Jessica Fincham

[email protected] Design, Veterinary Medicine, Interdepartmental

[email protected] Liberal Arts and Sciences

Elliot Uhl

[email protected] Business, Human Sciences, Agriculture and Life Sciences

Immigration Processing Arlis Penner

Elliot Uhl Business, Human Sciences, Agriculture and Program Assistant Life Sciences

Teresa Witcher

Liberal Arts and Sciences

Jo Thomas

Admissions Processing/Immigration Specialist Iowa State University International Students & Scholars Office @the_international_cyclone @ISSOIowaState Iowa State International Students and Scholars Office

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[email protected] Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

[email protected] Aerospace Engineering, Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, Industrial and Manufacturing Systems, Materials Science and Engineering

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Diversity and Retention Office

International Students and Scholars Office Programs Please check out ISSO website for more information at https://www. isso.iastate.edu/programs-and-events International Students and Scholars Office NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION -Provides services and information about immigration, campus resources, and living in Ames.

Marina Reasoner

[email protected] Diversity and Retention Coordinator

Graduate Student Assistants

- Welcomes 1200+ students/year from more than 100 countries.

U ST 110: INTERNATIONAL FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE SEMINAR (IFYE) - Focuses on the transition to American college life and Ames community.

CULTURAL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM - Pairs international and American students to help them adapt to ISU and Ames community.

Carolina Monteiro

Anna Nesterova

[email protected] Orientation Graduate Assistant

[email protected] Programming Graduate Assistant

INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP EDUCATION ACADEMY FOR DEVELOPMENT (I-LEAD) - Assists international students in developing leadership skills - Partcipants earn a $500 Scholarship upon the successful completion of the program.

ENGLISH TOGETHER PROGRAM - Gives international students, scholars, and community members opportunities to improve their English through conversation, games, and topics of interest.

Alyssa Yanni

Bhagyashri Parab

[email protected] IFYE Graduate Assistant

[email protected] IFYE Graduate Assistant

DINNER IN DES MOINES - Provides an opportunity for American and international students to explore authentic restaurants in Des Moines.

DAY AND OVERNIGHT TRIPS

Wyatt Waterbury

[email protected] Communications Graduate Assistant

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- Take students on fun and exciting adventures in the Midwest. - Attracts up to 100 students/ semester.

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Iowa State University International Students and Scholars Office

LET’S GET SOCIAL

Iowa State University International Students and Scholars Office the_international_cyclone

Your safety

Important ISU Offices Accounts Receivable 0880 Beardshear Hall

(515) 294-7388 www.ubill.iastate.edu

Office of Admissions 100 Enrollment Services Center

(515) 294-5836 www.admissions.iastate.edu

Information Technology Solution Center 192 Parks Library Thielen Student Health Center Student Health Center - West Campus Department of Residence 2419 Friley Hall

(515) 294-4000 www.it.iastate.edu (515) 294-5802 www.cyclonehealth.org (515) 294-2900 www.housing.iastate.edu

Ames Police, Call 911 for emergency or 515-239-5133 for nonemergency Safety escort on campus from 6:00 p.m.- 6:00 a.m.: 515-294-4444. If you feel unsafe walking on campus at the middle of the night, call the Safety Escort to get a safety escort. The Help Van also provides services such as a car breakdown or a flat tire. - Moonlight Express: Friday and Saturday nights from 10:30 p.m.- 3:00 a.m. (phones shut off at 2:30 a.m.) in fall and spring semesters only. Check www.cyride.com for the bus schedule.

Get involved and have fun on campus Check out Student Activities Center at www.sac.iastate.edu/ Multicultural Associations

International Student Council and International Student Clubs from your home country www.stuorg.iastate.edu/ orgtype/15

Professional Clubs

Getting around campus

Find out what professional development opportunities are available in your college at

Cyclone Cinema

Bring your friends to Carver 101 on Thursday- Sunday nights to enjoy movies for free! Find show times at www.sub.iastate.edu/cyclone-cinema/

ISU After Dark

www.stuorg.iastate.edu/orgtype/4

Leadership Programs

Late night and free events with live entertainment, crafts, food, prizes, and more! Event schedule:

www.sac.iastate.edu/isu-afterdark/

Sports and Recreation Stay healthy, keep up your hobby and make friends

Be different and make an impact on campus and the community

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www.sac.iastate.edu/leadership-service-center/

Volunteer Opportunities

Arts and MU workshops

Want to give back to the community and make people happy? Check out

Classes, workshops, walk-in crafts, Paint Your Own Pottery and special events

www.sac.iastate.edu/leadership-service-center/service-programs/

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www.sac.iastate.edu/arts-the-workspace/

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NEW STUDENT CHECK LIST ORIENTATION SESSIONS

Welcome Session Immigration Processing Information Sessions and Workshops Immigration Session (F-1/ J-1) Navigating Your U-Bill Welcome to Ames Expo Immigration Documents College Meetings Advising Appointments Cultural Awareness Session Transportation and Safety  IMMIGRATION Health Screenings (appointment times can be found by checking your e-mail) Document Hand In and Handback

ACADEMICS English Placement Test ALEKS Math Placement Test What You Need to Know Session (Tuesday, August 15 at 10:00 a.m.) College meetings are after this session and this is where you are assigned an advising meeting to get your classes. Walmart and Target Trip Friday, August 11, 2017 Jordan Creek Mall Saturday, August 12, 2017 Iowa State Trip Sunday, August 13, 2017 Perfect Games Tuesday, August 15, 2017

DESTINATION IOWA STATE Your adventure continues August 17-18, 2017

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Inquiries can be directed to the Office Equal Opportunity, 3350 Beardshear Hall, 515-294-7612.