Spring 2022 International Orientation Schedule
Spring 2022 Virtual International Student Orientation is currently scheduled for Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
- If you need to quarantine due to COVID-19, please do not come to the ISSS in person. New students will receive additional check-in information closer to International Orientation Week. Check-in will be virtual this semester so please watch your email and upload the required check-in documents.
- New international students need to complete the Spring International Intent Form to let us know they are planning on attending SIUE and to register for virtual orientation. International students will receive more details via email prior to orientation.
- If you are planning to stay on campus, please consider ideal arrival dates (Monday, January 3 and Tuesday, January 4, 2022) carefully when making travel plans to the U.S.
- Current SIUE students who are continuing to a different program do not need to attend orientation. However, students who have updated their visa or passport need to check-in with the office to make a copy of these documents. Students returning after a leave of absence or after studying from their home online because of the pandemic, need to email their immigration advisor at isss@siue.edu.
- Links to the virtual orientation sessions will be sent out in upcoming emails to new students
- New Student Orientation Booklet
- New International Student Starter Packet
Monday, January 3 and Tuesday, January 4
|
|
Wednesday, January 5
|
|
Thursday, January 6
|
SIUE Experience Begins January 8 at 10:00 am. We encourage you to attend this event and learn more about campus life. You can find more information on the SIUE Experience here |
Pre-Recorded Sessions
Newly admitted students are encouraged to watch the pre-recorded sessions below in their own time, ideally before the first week of class.
- American Classroom panel recording with Dr. Shi Li (Mass Comm faculty member)
- Bursar's virtual session
- Virtual Library session
- Campus Safety session
Social Security Number (SSN) Application
Will you be a new graduate, teaching or research assistant? Please note that all local Social Security offices are currently closed for walk-in service following COVID-19 guidelines. In-person appointments are scheduled on an individual basis for new international students upon receipt of all required documents. If you will need to apply for an SSN to begin work in your department, please click here for detailed instructions.
Graduate Assistant Orientation
All students with graduate assistantships, including teaching, research, and general assistantships, are strongly encouraged to complete the online GA orientation. Graduate Assistants can access the online GA orientation at any time by using the link provided on the New GA Information website.
The GA Orientation is designed to provide information relevant to GA's working in positions across campus in a variety of capacities, and will ensure that you have information necessary about your GA benefits and responsibilities to be successful in your position. For any questions about the GA orientation, please contact the Graduate School at 618-650-3010 or graduateschool@siue.edu.
