International and TCK Students

If you’re an international or TCK student we have a special orientation just for you as you prepare for study and life at EMU. We’ll help you acclimate to your new environment in a fun and fulfilling way. There’s a lot to learn but we’re with you every step of the way!

If you need airport pickup, please be sure to fill out our arrival form.

International and TCK Student Orientation 2021

Monday, August 23-Wednesday, August 25
Residence Hall (dormitory) students move-in. Please coordinate with Micah to arrange arrival times to ensure timely access to your room. Masks and distancing will be required throughout the International Student Orientation.
Wednesday, August 25
1 p. m.	Welcome and Introductions	Student Life entrance lounge
1:30 p.m.	Campus Tour	Admissions Office, Campus Center
2:30 p.m.	Kahoot Quiz. Drinks, snacks, prizes!	UC 211/212
Time TBD	Dinner	EMU Dining Hall ("the caf")
Thursday, August 26
9:30 a.m.	Who am I, and Where am I From?	Discipleship Center (on "the hill")
10:30 a.m.	Immigration 101-- presentation followed by Q&A. (Please bring your passport, I-20 and know your residential address/dorm room number for this session)	Discipleship Center (on "the hill")
12:00 noon	Lunch	EMU Dining Hall ("the caf")
Afternoon	Taking care of business (campus jobs, vaccines, important shopping, etc)	By arrangement with staff
6:00 p.m.	Taj of India (Takeout Dinner) Guided conversations with International Student Organization	Discipleship Center (on "the hill")
Friday, August 27
9:30 a.m.	Stay Safe and Know Your Rights	UC 211/212
12:00 noon	Lunch	EMU Dining Hall ("the caf")
Afternoon	Taking care of business continued	By arrangement with staff
6:00 p.m.	Park Woods cookout meal Guided conversations with International Student Organization	Park Woods fire circle
Saturday, August 28
	Join undergraduate orientation: https://emu.edu/studentlife/ orientation/schedule