International Students
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International Student Orientation 2012.
Welcome!
We are so excited to welcome you to the University of Rochester community! This website is designed to give you the most useful and up to date information to help you prepare for your arrival in Rochester. Please check this site frequently for updates and important information.
Your International Student Mentor
All new international students and other students from abroad will automatically be matched with an international student mentor. You will be contacted by your International Student Mentor by email this summer. Your mentor is going to help you transition to the UR, Rochester and the U.S.! They will be like your big brother or big sister on campus. This summer please email any of the mentors with your questions or just to say “Hi!”. Check this website often for tips and links.
International Student Move-in Day
August 26, 2013
Please arrive on Monday, August 26, 2013 between 9am and 4pm to take part in all the early arrival services. If you are unable to arrive during this time please see the Early Arrivals or Late Arrivals section below
Arriving by plane
Transportation will be provided from the airport all day on August 26. International Student Mentors will meet you in the baggage claim area to assist you. The shuttle bus will take you directly to your Area Residential Office to check-in to your room.
Arriving by car, taxi or hotel shuttle
Please go directly to your Area Residential Office to check-in to your room. Please note that your Area Residential Office may not be located in your Residence Hall. International Student Mentors will be there to help you with your luggage and direct you to your hall.
After moving in to your room you will be guided by International Student Mentors to go to the Susan B. Anthony Building (many of you will be living there) to get your student ID, meet staff members, sign up for cell phone services with AT&T or Verizon and have a snack. You may also go to the International Services Office to do your immigration check-in and go to the Chase Bank to open an account. There will be a bus in the afternoon to take students shopping as well.
Evening Events (August 26)
- Welcome Dinner for international students and families
- Reception for Parents and Families
- International Student Mentor Get-to-know-you event
Orientation (August 27)
- EXPO – campus offices and resources you will need all in one place
- Shopping trip
- Join your hall for Orientation!
Early Arrivals (prior to Aug. 26)
If you are unable to arrive during those times please arrive a day early and make arrangements to stay at a local hotel. If you are interested in sharing a hotel room with another new student please contact your mentor. Many of the local hotels offer shuttle service from the airport and the University or can arrange a taxi for you to get to campus on the 26th. Please see Arriving by car, taxi or hotel shuttle section above for further information. Please note: You are NOT able to move in to your room before the 26th.
Late Arrivals (after Aug. 26)
Please go directly to your Area Residential Office to check-in to your room. Please note that your Area Residential Office may not be located in your Residence Hall. Join the orientation activities as quickly as possible. See Orientation section above.
