MTU's New-International Student Orientation Programs
Fall, 2008

New International Student Orientation is mandatory for all new international students.

Please note the New International Student Orientation session is different than First-Year Student Orientation, Exchange/Transfer Student Orientation, and Graduate Orientation. You are expected to attend all programs that pertain to you.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Orientation
Required for all new ESL students

        Day/Date: Thursday, August 21, 2008
        Time: TBA
        Location: TBA

New International Student Orientation
Required for all First-Year, Transfer, Exchange and Graduate students

Day/Date: Friday, August 22, 2008
Time: TBA
Location: TBA

First-Year Student Orientation
Required for all new domestic and international First-Year, Transfer and Exchange students, including those previously in the ESL program

Day/Date: Sunday,August 24 - Saturday, August 30, 2008

Transfer and Exchange Student Orientation
Required for all new domestic and international Transfer and Exchange student

Day/Date: Friday, August 29, 2008
Time: TBA
Location: TBA

Center for Orientation, Mentoring, Parents and Academic Student Success

Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) Orientation

Day/Date: Monday, August 25, 2008 PART I
Day/Date: Friday, August 29, 2008 PART II
Time: TBA
Location: TBA

Graduate Student Orientation

Day/Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: TBA

Graduate School

The various orientation programs help students adjust to campus and community life and to familiarize themselves with the University. During orientation, new students have opportunities to
(1) meet with academic advisors and faculty to discuss curriculum requirements
(2) learn about University policies, resources, services, and extracurricular activities
(3) tour campus facilities and meet with representatives from various departments
(4) become familiar with their new community
(5) attend programs regarding life skills as well as academic concerns