Orientation Schedule
Welcome to the Intensive English Center and St. Cloud State University. As a new student, you are required to participate in orientation. On-campus orientation will be provided to students joining us in the United States. Students will also complete the IEC program orientation online via D2L. New F-1/J-1 international students must also complete international student orientation. Please check your e-mail for more information about orientation, tuition, placement testing, and IEC course registration.
International Students (F-1/J-1 visa) in the United States: Bring your signed I-20, passport/visa, contact information and immunization information to international student orientation. Tuition and international student health insurance are due on orientation day.
A $150 orientation fee is charged to new students.
Spring 2025 Orientation
January 9-10
Thursday, January 9 |
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| 8:30 AM – 9:10 AM | Check-in for International Student Orientation & Breakfast |
Atwood Memorial Center |
| 9:15 AM – 9:25 AM | Formal Welcome & Breakfast | Atwood Memorial Center Voyageurs |
| 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM |
F-1 Visa Session (F-1 Students Only) J-1 Visa Session (J-1 Students Only) |
Atwood Memorial Center Voyageurs Atwood Memorial Center |
| 10:05 AM – 10:25 AM |
Maximizing your Experience (Semester@SCSU & Sponsored Students) Academic & Cultural Sharing Scholarship Session (F1 Students) |
Atwood Memorial Center Atwood Memorial Center Voyageurs |
| 10:30 AM – 10:50 AM | Safety Session | Atwood Memorial Center Voyageurs |
| 10:55 AM – 11:25 AM | Health Insurance | Atwood Memorial Center Voyageurs |
| 11:30 AM | President's Luncheon for New International Students | Atwood Memorial Center Voyageurs |
| 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Group Rotations
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Follow your Group Leader |
| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | CIS Social Hour |
Atwood Memorial Center Voyageurs |
| 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
CIS Underground Social-Dinner Provided
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Atwood Memorial Center Atwood Underground |
| 8:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
Walmart Shopping Trip |
Meet outside between Lawrence Hall & Atwood Memorial Center |
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Friday, Janaury 10 |
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8:30 AM – 9:00 AM |
Check-In International Student Orientation & Breakfast | Atwood Memorial Center Voyageurs |
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9:15 AM – 10:00 AM |
IEC Students Welcome & Orientation |
Webster Hall 119A |
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10:00 AM |
IEC Placement Testing Bring your SCSU ID |
Webster Hall 221 |
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3:00 PM |
Metro Bus Training *Student ID card require |
Atwood Memorial Center |
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5:30 PM – 7:00 PM |
Community Dinner |
Lawrence Hall |
January 13
Monday, January 13 |
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9-10 a.m. |
All IEC Student Meeting Level Placements & Schedules Classes Begin after All IEC Meeting |
Webster Hall 217 |
Additional Information:
*IEC Tuition & Health Insurance Fees Due: Tuition & health insurance are due in full upon arrival. Payment plans are available with a $300 deposit towards IEC tuition. The rest of the tuition & student fees can be paid using the SCSU basic payment plan. Insurance is not eligible for a payment plan and must be paid in full before upon arrival.