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Fall 2, 2013
International Student
Welcome Guide
International Student Orientation Early Move In
Sponsored by Multicultural Center & International Student Affairs
October 22, 2013
Make your plans to settle in
and fight jet lag!
Please note: early move in must be
approved by the Housing and
Residential Life office based on
availability and advanced request.
Please contact Kelly Malone at
[email protected] with your
arrival date and time to request early
move in.
Welcome to Webster University!
Our international student orientation program is designed to
answer many questions you may have and to give you infor-
mation that will help you be successful in meeting your academic
and personal goals.
Attendance is expected at all scheduled sessions, and we hope
you will work out any conflicts with other activities. While social
events are optional, you are encouraged to come to them.
While most sessions are designed for students only, spouses and
families are welcome to attend.
Webster University welcomes international students from all over
the world to our home campus in Webster Groves, Missouri. We
are glad to help welcome you to your new home away from
home.
Sincerely,
Bethany
Bethany Keller, Assistant Director
Multicultural Center and International Student Affairs
English as a Second Language Placement Testing
October 24, 2013 or December 13, 2013
Please refer to your admission letter to
determine if language placement
testing is required for you.
Sign up and confirm the testing
location by emailing Carolyn
Trachtova at:
Check in at 8:45 am to pay the $40
testing fee (cash or check made out
to Webster University)
TOEFL: 9:00 am - 11:45 am
WRITTEN EXAM: 11:50 am - 1:00
pm (70 minutes for reading and
writing an essay)
ORAL EXAM: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
(15 - 20 minutes)
Please bring #2 pencils and a pic-
ture ID. You can use a dictionary
for the written portion.
Welcome Global Gorloks!
International Student Orientation
Location:
Sunnen Lounge, University Center 175 Edgar Road, St. Louis, MO 63119
Parking: Garden Park Plaza
536 Garden Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63119
8:30 am Orientation Check-In and Welcome Our program begins with breakfast, introduction
to your classmates and orientation leaders, and welcome activities to start your day!
9:00 am Adjusting to a New Culture Learn more about the ups and downs of adjusting
to life in a new culture. Bethany Keller, Niki Parres and Carlos Sanchez, staff of the MCISA, will guide
you through activities and discussion of making Webster your new home away from home.
9:45 am Personal Support Resources Gladys Smith, Assistant Director of Counseling
and Life Development will discuss services available for personal support and counseling, as
well as provide information on personal wellness and maintaining a healthy lifestyle during your studies.
10:15 am Immigration Rules and Regulations
This important session is required for all F-1 and J-1 visa holders.
Other international students may opt for a break.
Wence P’Oryem, Associate Director from International Recruitment and Services provides
information on office procedures for advising requests and applying for benefits, and learn the essential requirements for maintaining your F-1 or
J-1 visa status. Bethany Keller, Assistant Director MCISA will discuss tax filing requirements for
those students on F-1 and J-1 visas. 11:45 am Lunch Break
Join us for an informal lunch or take a break. Lunch is provided for all new students and guests.
1:00 pm Health Insurance Requirements &
Student Health Services Meet the staff of Student Health Services to learn
about the University health insurance requirements for international students, Webster’s insurance plan, and how you enroll in insurance or
receive a waiver for other approved coverage.
1:15 pm Academic Orientation Meet your key academic support resources at Webster University:
Suzy Schmieder & Chrissy Boyce International Academic Advisor
Academic Advising Center Dr. Roshaunda Cade, Writing Center
Coordinator, Academic Resource Center
Carolyn Trachtova ESL Faculty, International Languages and
Cultures Department Learn more about the US academic culture,
classroom etiquette, student-teacher interaction, methods of assessment and grading, and discussion requirements. Learn to familiarize
yourself with your Degree Audit, online registration requirements, ESL courses available
to support your English language proficiency, and free tutoring and writing assistance from the Academic Resource Center and Writing Center.
2:45 pm Meet the MCISA! Programs and
Services for Your Success MCISA staff introduce you to the programs, resources and activities available to international
students at Webster. Meet the Director Colette Cummings, Department Associate Rene Murph as
well as representatives of international clubs and organizations you are invited to join.
3:45 pm Walking Tour of Campus Our campus tour includes academic buildings,
recreation facilities, bookstore, support service offices and more.
4:45 pm Webster Wrap Up MCISA Staff and Orientation Leaders answer any
last questions you have about the University!
Wednesday, October 23, 2013 Schedule of Events
Review Visa & Immigration information to
prepare for your visa interview.
Register for classes. Academic Advising ap-pointments are available by email, phone, or in person. Email Suzy Schmieder at
[email protected] or call 314- 968-6972 to schedule an appointment.
If required, sign up for On Campus ESL
Placement Testing. Email Carolyn Trachtova
Activate your Connections account. All official communication from the University will be sent to your Webster e-mail account.
Apply EARLY for on campus housing.
On campus housing is required for internation-al students. (Graduate students over 26 years
old, married students or students with dependent children may live off campus.)
Submit your Health Packet (health insur-ance enrollment form, physical exam, and im-
munization records) to Health Services. Submit your Airport Pickup Request (as
far in advance as possible) including your flight number, airline, date and time of arrival,
and connecting cities. There is no fee for this service.
If you do not need airport pickup service, make transportation arrangements. Lambert St.
Louis International Airport is approximately 15 miles from campus.
Make payment arrangements. Tuition and fees are due two weeks before classes begin.
For payment options visit www.webster.edu/bursar
Before You Depart From Home After Your Arrival
Immigration Check-In (Required)
October 24, 2013 from 12:00—2:00 pm Webster Groves Room, 135 Webster Hall
470 E. Lockwood Avenue, 63119 Bring your original documents with you:
Your passport
Your I-20 or DS-2019 form and all forms from prior institutions
Your I-94 (print a copy at www.cbp.gov) Your new (local) address and phone number Emergency contact information
Purchase your textbooks from the University bookstore. Bring your student schedule with
you to reference your course prefix, number and section.
Obtain your student ID card. Visit the Public Safety with a copy of your Student Schedule and a photo ID (for example, your
passport, etc.) to get your Webster University student ID card made.
Obtain your Metro Pass. Visit the Bursar’s office with your student ID card to request your free Metro Pass to use public transportation.
Purchase a parking tag at the Public Safety office 568 Garden Avenue (Garden Park Plaza).
Sign up for Shopping Trips. Use our online form at http://ow.ly/mDMny to request trans-portation assistance for shopping trips. Trips
are scheduled to serve groups of students who are available at mutually convenient times.
Join Student Clubs and Organizations. Log-in to Involved.Webster.edu using your Con-
nections user name and password.
Apply for a Missouri State ID or Driver’s License. Wait at least 10 days after you arrive
in the US, request a letter of reference from the Welcome Center (3-5 days to process), prepare
the required documents, and go to the Depart-ment of Motor Vehicles office off-campus.
Monday, November 11th 11:00 am
Courageous Leadership University Center Sunnen Lounge
Come hear Dr. Arthur Romano as he offers exam-ples of courageous leadership from around the world and highlights the role that young people
are playing in building a more positive future. This program offers participants an opportunity to
clarify their unique life purpose and consider how compassion, self-reflection, connection to community and excellent communication can lead
to greater success.
Tuesday, November 12th 12:00 pm Diversity Matters Now University Center Sunnen Lounge More than a lecture, Diversity Matters Now! Is a transformative workshop that uses interactive
activities to address diversity issues, enhance
Get Connected
International Education Week
Meet our Graduate Assistant
Carlos Sanchez Carlos is from Comitan, a city located in southern Mexico, in the state of Chiapas. He finished his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and also has a Masters in Business Administration from Lindenwood University in Belleville, IL. Carlos joined the MCISA in December 2012 and will be working towards a degree in Finance in the George Herbert Walker School of Business & Tech-nology. Outside of Webster, Carlos has interests in missionary work, photography, tennis, and music from all around the world. A major aspect of Carlos’ job is the planning and coordination of
international student orientation for new students. He provides a
supportive welcome for all new international students, with services such
as airport pick-up and trips to local resources, agencies, and cultural
institutions.
As an international student in the United States for many years, Carlos
has the experience to provide advice to many situations that internation-
al students might face. Come by to see him, he is friendly, wel-
coming, and always happy to help.
leadership qualities and increase capacity to build connections and community across lines of difference.
Friday, November 15th 7:00—10:00 pm
Dance to a Different Beat University Center Commons This ongoing series provides an opportunity for
students to learn different types of dance and then put it to practice. Join us for dance lessons
at 7:30pm then stick around for the dance party!
Stay Connected!
Multicultural Center and
International Student Affairs 536 Garden Avenue St. Louis, MO 63119
314-246-7658
Check out our website, like us on Facebook, or come by and
hang out in our lounge!
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