International Student Orientation Schedule
The international student orientation program is designed to facilitate new students adjustment to the Maryville campus and community. Some of the events are just for fun and include great opportunities to meet new people, others are meant to provide crucial information. The orientation includes information on registration, student services, library services, health services, campus, computers, telephones, banking, immigration, cultural adjustment, and an English Placement Exam. Students will also be placed in the general 1 credit orientation class (ORN 110 or 120), required of all students.
First term/semester
- Arrival Dates: August 15-16, 2008
- Orientation: August 17 - 26, 2008
- Registration: August 25, 2008
- Classes Begin: August 27, 2008
- Classes End: December 5, 2008
- Examination Period: December 8-11, 2008
- Vacation Period(s): November 27 - 30, 2008
- Last Date of Benefits for Fall Semester: December 11, 2008
January Term
- January-term Classes Begin: January 5, 2009
- January-term Classes End: January 23, 2009
Second term/semester
- Arrival Dates: January 21-22, 2009 (new students) / January 25 (returning students only)
- Orientation: January 23-27, 2009
- Registration: January 26, 2009 (new students) / January 27 (returning students)
- Classes Begin: January 28, 2009
- Classes End: May 8, 2009
- Examination Period: May 11-14, 2009
- Vacation Period(s): March 14-22, 2009
- Last Date of Benefits for Spring Semester: May 14, 2009
Here is the list of subjects and activities that will be covered in the orientation. Please note that this list is NOT final and is subject to changes.
- English Language Placement Test
- Math Placement Test
- America 101
- In the Classroom: American / Maryville Academic System
- Campus Tour
- Campus Services
- Cultural Adjustment
- Course Registration & Advising
- Shopping Trip
- Immigration Information
- Student Panel on Life outside the Classroom
- Computing Information and Library Orientation
- Mountain Challenge Activity
- Banking
