International student orientation schedule, spring 2025

Welcome international students and families!

Please note that the following events are subject to change. You will receive the final schedule when you arrive.

Arrival and move-in days: Jan. 30-31, 2025

8 a.m.-midnight, Swanson Commons
Check in at Swanson Commons for a picture ID and room key/fob. Meet Global Ambassadors to check in and pick up ISO folder, meal cards and a welcome bag filled with treats and goodies. After check-in, Welcome Teams will assist you to your assigned residence hall and room, and provide next steps.

9 a.m.-4 p.m., Gävle 402, Gerber Center for Student Life (optional)
Attend the OISSS open house to get free school supplies and essential items, while supplies last.

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Dining Center, Gerber Center for Student Life
Get brunch at the dining hall.

Friday, Jan. 31, 2025

9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lobby, Gerber Center for Student Life (optional)
Open your new bank account with Chase Bank. Free transportation provided. You must bring original documents of your I-20, passport and visa. Be ready to share your Augustana email address and mailbox number. First come first serve; please sign up for a time slot.

Transportation departs Gerber at 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11a.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Transportation departs the bank at 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025

9 a.m.-1 p.m., Lobby, Gerber Center for Student Life (optional)
Open your new bank account with Chase Bank. Free transportation provided. You must bring original documents of your I-20, passport and visa. Be ready to share your Augustana email address and mailbox number. First come first serve; please sign up for a time slot.

Transportation departs Gerber at 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11a.m.
Transportation departs the bank at 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Dining Center, Gerber Center for Student Life
Get brunch at the dining hall.

1-4 p.m., Lobby, Gerber Center for Student Life (optional)
Go on a shopping adventure to Walmart and Marshalls. Free transportation provided. Take time to shop for school supplies, personal hygiene products, essential items, laptops, phone plans and more.

Transportation departs Gerber Center at 1 p.m. and 1:45 p.m.
Transportation departs the shops at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.

5-6:30 p.m., Dining Center, Gerber Center for Student Life
Get dinner at the dining hall.

7-10 p.m., Gävle rooms, Gerber Center for Student Life
Enjoy a social hour with Global Ambassadors. GAs will lead a scavenger hunt with prizes to win. Stop by or stay a while for drinks and snacks.

Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Dining Center, Gerber Center for Student Life
Get brunch with your Global Ambassador at the dining hall.

2:30-4 p.m., Brew by the Slough, Gerber Center for Student Life
Go on a campus tour with Global Ambassadors.

5-6:30 p.m., Dining Center, Gerber Center for Student Life
Get dinner at the dining hall.

7-10 p.m., Gävle rooms, Gerber Center for Student Life
Enjoy a movie night with Global Ambassadors. Stop by or stay a while for drinks and snacks.

What's next?

Spring Welcome Orientation: Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 - Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025

First Day of Class: Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025