Summer 2022 International Orientation Guidelines
Summer International Student Orientation will be held in person on Thursday, May 26, 2022 from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM at the SIUE Student Fitness Center (Student Activity Center, Court A&B) See map for directions.
- You will receive more pre-arrival information via email prior to orientation so keep monitoring your inbox including your junk and spam folder.
- If you are planning to stay on campus, please consider ideal arrival dates (Tuesday, May 24 and Wednesday, May 25, 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 need to email their immigration advisor at isss@siue.edu.
Make sure to review the New Student Orientation Booklet and New International Student Starter Packet before the orinetation.
Summer 2022 Orientation Schedule
Tuesday, May 24 and Wednesday, May 25 - Airport Pickup
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Thursday, May 26 - Orientation - SIUE Student Fitness Center
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Friday, May 27 -Walmart Trip/Campus Tour/Bank Session
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International Student Check-in continued
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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. Shim Li (Mass Comm faculty member)
- Bursar's virtual session
- Virtual Library session
- Campus Safety session
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.
