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.
Tuesday, August 20-Thursday August 22 | ||
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Residence Hall (dormitory) students move-in. Please coordinate with Micah to arrange arrival times to ensure timely access to your room. | ||
Thursday, August 22nd | ||
1 p. m. | Check-in (ID cards if needed) | University Commons Room 225 (Micah’s office) |
2 p.m. | Welcome/introductions and coffee/tea/cold drinks break | “Fishbowl” conference room, University Commons |
2:30 p.m. | Course Registration with Amy Springer Hartsell -- (free time for those who have already registered for classes. Also, shopping opportunities for those who need phone plans or essential items (sheets, towels, etc.). | |
5:30 p.m. | Dinner with EMU faculty and staff (family members and friends are invited and encouraged to join us) | West Dining Hall |
7 p.m. | Ice Cream at Kline’s Dairy Bar -- Family, friends and relatives are invited to join us for a complimentary ice cream at this downtown Harrisonburg institution. | Depart from University Commons main entrance on Park Rd. |
Friday, August 23rd | ||
8 a.m. | Breakfast--Harrison House, Dayton, Virginia | Depart from University Commons main entrance on Park Rd. |
9:30 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) | |
10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Campus photo/video scavenger hunt and presentations. This is a fun way of getting to know your way around EMU’s campus and win EMU swag. | |
12 p.m. | Lunch at Wood Grill Buffet | |
1-3 p.m. | Tour de ‘burg – A tour of some of Micah’s favorite spots in Harrisonburg. | |
3 p.m. | Depart for hiking and cookout at High Knob or Reddish Knob. | |
Saturday, August 24th | ||
8-8:30 p.m. | Breakfast with International Orientation Peer Assistants (IOPAs) | EMU Dining Hall |
8:30-rest of weekend | Continue with orientation schedule for residential students |