Orientation

International & ESL Students

International Students: August 25-26 in the MLK room, Ellison Campus Center

ESL Students: September 5, 1-4pm in the Center for International Education

This two-day Orientation for international students will cover topics that are important to you. Lunch and refreshments are provided and campus tours will be held. Staff/host families will help you to open a bank account, and can also assist you with shopping for items you need upon arrival. Trips to Salem, Boston, and the North Shore are also planned. (Times, dates, and sign-up sheets for the trips will be available on the first day of Orientation.)

IMPORTANT: All international freshmen and transfers must attend their assigned placement testing and/or orientation prior to this event.

• Functions of Center for International Ed & other offices
• Resources on & off-campus
• Safety Information/Workshop
• Career Services Information
• Educational system of the U.S. compared to other countries
  • Transferring credits
  • Flow sheets
  • Registration, Add/Drop
  • Withdrawing from courses
• Health Services, health insurance & forms
• Study tips, note-taking, studying for tests, taking tests
• Information Technology: Laptop Initiative, Email Accounts, Job Opportunities
• American Classroom (video and group activity) with faculty discussion on:
  • American educational system
  • Faculty/student relations
  • Expectations of faculty from the students
  • Other information on relating to faculty & classes
  • Other classroom issues
• Cross-cultural communication and relationships (group activity)
  • Culture shock
  • American values
  • Stereotypes
• Financial Services information
• Student Employment information on:
  • Student Jobs on campus
  • How to find these jobs
  • How to apply
  • What documents are needed
• Immigration Issues
  • What you must know about SEVIS & new immigration regulations
  • What to do to maintain student status
  • Where to seek help about questions on immigration
  • What to do before traveling outside the U.S
  • SEVIS Forms

For More Information

Center for International Education
Email: cie@salemstate.edu
Phone: 978-542-6351

Resources

• Placement Testing
• Laptop Computer Requirement
• On-Campus Accommodations
• Visitor Information