Orientation
Orientation is a term used by U.S. institutions of higher learning to describe a formal program of introduction to the institution. The purpose of orientation is to help you become familiar with your institution’s rules and regulations.
Various university offices and departments provide orientations. When you receive the dates of your school’s orientations, look for those that are mandatory and make sure you attend them first. If orientations of interest to you conflict or overlap, ask your foreign- student adviser for assistance in sorting out your schedule.
Most international student offices offer some type of orientation for foreign students. The orientation may be a short session or it may last several days, depending on the size and type of institution you attend. A comprehensive orientation for foreign students usually covers immigration regulations, academics, cultural adjustment, housing, health and safety, finances and shopping, and student activities.
Before you left home, you probably received some important information from various offices at your college or university, including the international student office. Read it carefully to determine the dates of orientation, registration, and the first day of classes. You also will have received information on immigration regulations and visas, transportation to the university, housing options, immunization and health requirements, and other useful facts and materials. Make a note of the names of the individuals who sent you the information, because they may be able to help you with specific issues when you arrive on campus. All this will help you plan your first days and make a good start on your academic life in the United States.
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