Orientation Fall 2024
We at International Programs & Partnerships are happy to welcome you to Bowling Green State University. The MANDATORY Fall 2024 International Student Orientation will take place Wednesday, August 21st.
Orientation is mandatory for all students who have not previously attended BGSU.
The International Programs and Partnerships staff will continue to send you information about the spring semester, it is important that you continue to watch your BGSU email account for information. There is a $100 orientation fee for all students even if you fail to complete the mandatory orientation.
All programming is mandatory unless otherwise noted.
All new international students are required to arrive to the Bowling Green State University campus no later than Tuesday, August 20th.
Undergraduate Student Orientation
Wednesday, August 21st
Morning Sessions, 8 AM to Noon
Bowen-Thompson Student Union Ballroom
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: New Student Check-In & Resource Fair
9:30 AM: Opening Remarks
9:45 AM - Noon: Break-out Sessions
Lunch
Noon - 1:30 PM
Afternoon Sessions:
1:30 PM to 7 PM
Olscamp Hall
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Check-In
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Welcome
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM: Immigration Basics
4:15 PM - 5:30 PM: International Student Ambassador Panel
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Welcome Picnic & Group Picture
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Optional Shopping Trip
Thursday, August 22nd
All Day
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM: New Student Class Registration. Central Hall
11:30 AM - 7:30 PM: Weeks Of Welcome Activites *
7:30 PM: Convocation
8:45 PM: Flock the Block*
Friday, August 23rd
All Day: Weeks of Welcome Activites*
*Optional Events
Graduate Student Orientation
Wednesday, August 21st
Morning Sessions, 8 AM to Noon
Olscamp Hall
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Resource Fair & Networking
8:30 AM - 10 AM: New Student Check-In
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Welcomes
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM: Immigration Basics
11:15 AM - Noon: International Student Ambassador Panel
Lunch
Noon - 1:30 PM
Afternoon Sessions:
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Bowen Thompson Student Union Ballroom
- Opening Remarks by Deans Panel
- Academic Integrity with the BGSU Libraries
- Community Well-Being Information
- Accessibility Services
- Life Design
- Closing Statements
Thursday, August 22nd
All Day Open for:
- Onboarding
- Acadmic Department Programming
- and/or Health Screening Requirment
Friday, August 23rd
8:30 AM - 11 AM: TA-TI Training
Afternoon Open for:
- Onboarding
- Academic Department Programming
- And/Or Health Screening Requirement
Updated: 05/13/2024 03:50PM