Welcome to International Student Pre-Orientation! As you look at the schedule, you will notice that some sessions are required and others are optional. We encourage you to attend the optional sessions to learn more about UVM and Burlington and how to make the most of your time here. We look forward to seeing you in the sessions!
Reminders for this week:
This week, make sure you:
Orientation Check-in (Required)
10:00AM-4:00PM
Office of International Education, Living/Learning B-180
Check in for orientation! Students living on campus should check into their residence hall room first, leave their belongings, and then come to check-in.
Campus Tour
10:30AM-12:00PM
Office of International Education, Living/Learning B-180
This is a walking tour of campus - dress for the weather (and wear comfortable shoes).
Campus Tour
1:00PM-2:30PM
Office of International Education, Living/Learning B-180
This is a walking tour of campus - dress for the weather (and wear comfortable shoes).
Shopping Trip
1:30PM-3:30PM
Office of International Education, Living/Learning B-180
Join other new students to get the things you need to start your life in Burlington. There will be the opportunity to set up cell phones on this trips as well - bring your immigration documents if you wish to do so.
Shopping Trip
3:00PM-5:00PM
Office of International Education, Living/Learning B-180
Join other new students to get the things you need to start your life in Burlington. There will be the opportunity to set up cell phones on this trip as well - bring your immigration documents if you wish to do so.
Pizza & Game Night
5:30PM-7:30PM
Andrew Harris Commons
Join us for an evening outdoors with pizza and lawn games! We will have games like cornhole, bocce ball, Kan Jam, Spikeball, and more.
Welcome Event (Required)
10:00AM-11:00AM
Livak Ballroom, Davis Center
Come ready to get to know new students, learn about UVM, and start your orientation week with lots of energy!
Going to University in the USA (Required)
11:00AM-12:00PM
Livak Ballroom, Davis Center
Get tips for how to succeed academically in an American university, and how to get involved outside of the classroom.
Scavenger Hunt
1:00PM-3:00PM
Livak Ballroom, Davis Center
With a group of other new students, follow clues to learn more about places on campus.
Library Tour
3:30PM-4:30PM
Livak Ballroom, Davis Center
Tour the UVM library and the various support services it houses.
Shopping Trip
3:00PM-5:00PM
Livak Ballroom, Davis Center
Join other new students to get the things you need to start your life in Burlington. There will be the opportunity to set up cell phones on this trips as well - bring your immigration documents if you wish to do so.
Creemees by the Lake
6:30PM-8:00PM
Meet at Davis Center Flagpole
A first week in Burlington is not complete without a visit to the lake. Head to the lake with us to enjoy a free soft-serve ice cream, or "creemee".
Health and Safety at UVM (Required)
10:00AM-10:45AM
Livak Ballroom, Davis Center
Learn about how to stay healthy and safe, including where to go when you're sick, how to use UVM health insurance and who to call in an emergency.
Cultural Life in the USA (Required)
11:00AM-12:30PM
Livak Ballroom, Davis Center
Let's talk about the unwritten rules of living in the US, and tips for success living away from your home country.
Your Immigration Rules (Required)
2:00PM-3:00PM
Livak Ballroom, Davis Center
Learn about the rules of F-1 and J-1 status, including enrollment requirements, work options, and how to re-enter the US after travelling internationally.
OIE Advisor Drop-in Hours
3:00PM-3:45PM
Living/Learning B-101
This is a great time to ask our staff questions that have come up for you during the week, get forms signed, get help with iStart check-in issues you might be having, etc. No appointment needed, just check in at our front office!
President’s Reception
4:00PM-5:30PM
Silver Maple Ballroom, Davis Center
Join UVM President Suresh Garimella for a reception welcoming all new international students. This is a social event. Dress is casual, but you will have opportunities to meet senior UVM staff, so most students decide not to wear jeans. Family members are welcome, but you should respond to the invitation from the President's office to tell us who is joining you.
General New Student Orientation Activities
6:30PM-8:30PM
Various locations
Join other new students from across the University for various welcome events! Paint & Sip, Trivia, S'mores and firepits, and an outdoor movie.
Breakfast with UVM's International Admissions Team - Undergraduate Students
8:30AM-9:30AM
Interfaith Center
Join other new international undergraduate students and enjoy breakfast with the staff that helped you through your UVM application process.
OIE Advisor Drop-in Hours
10:00AM-12:00PM
Living/Learning B-101
This is a great time to ask our staff questions that have come up for you during the week, get forms signed, get help with iStart check-in issues you might be having, etc. No appointment needed, just check in our front office!
General New Student Orientation
3:00PM-Sunday
Various locations
All new students beginning their time at UVM in Fall 2023 are required to attend the programming happening from Thursday at 3PM through Sunday to make connections, become familiar with additional resources and policies of being a student at UVM, and settle in. Follow your schedule provided by the Orientation office for more details.
International Student Pre-Orientation is over, but there is lots going on for you to connect to UVM both academically and socially. Some of the schedule of what you should attend will depend on which residence hall you are living in and what orientation group you are assigned to. Other events will be for all UVM students. Check out the Orientation website and the UVM Bored website for more about what is happening, and talk with your Resident Advisor or other ResLife staff members for more details about what might be happening in your residence hall.