Orientation
International Student Orientation Schedule
Pre-Arrival Orientation 2018
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General Information
- OISS's International Student Orientation is a program designed for all new international students (undergraduate, exchange and graduate) and attendance is mandatory.
- All new international students at UNH must attend OISS's International Student Orientation, even if you were previously a student at another U.S. educational institution.
- Prior to your arrival for the fall semester, you will be introduced to an Orientation Leader, a fellow UNH student who will be ready, willing and able to communicate with you and answer your many questions from a student's perspective.
- When you arrive, you will meet your Orientation Leader and spend your first few days with other new international students.
- OISS offers an abridged orientation for students arriving for the spring and summer semesters.
During Orientation
- You will learn about your immigration rights and responsibilities, cultural adjustment, and academic expectations.
- You will go on a campus tour and learn about a variety of campus resources.
- You will meet fellow students, both U.S. and international, who will share their insights and knowledge with you to make your transition to UNH a smooth one!
- You will meet the OISS staff and learn what we do and how we can assist you.
- You will have time to meet with your academic advisor, if you need to.
- You will have the opportunity to go shopping for living essentials and enjoy an excursion to a local park.
- If for any reason you are unable to attend OISS's International Student Orientation, please contact oiss@unh.edu.