DATES: Monday, August 24 – Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Followed by UM Fall Orientation, Thursday – Friday, August 27 – 28, 2015
PLACE: University Center, 3rd Floor, North Ballroom (unless otherwise specified)
Office of Foreign Student and Scholar Services (FSSS)
Effie Koehn, Director
Kaci Johnson, Lead Orientation Assistant
Barb Seekins, Assistant Director
Greg Arno, Orienation Assistant
Mona Mondava, Program Coordinator
Kaleb Perdew, Orientation Assistant
Becky Maier, Office Manager
Jeremy Johnson, Orientation Assistant
Mary Nellis, Foreign Student Advisor
Day 1: MONDAY, August 24, 2015
All events 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM are MANDATORY
7:00 AM
Check-In and Distribution of Orientation Materials: Check in Atrium (ground-level open
meeting space) of the University Center, in center part of building.
After Check-In: Light Buffet-style Breakfast of Cakes and Bread and Coffee/Tea.
Please go upstairs to 3rd floor, North Ballroom area for breakfast and next meeting.
8:00 AM
Welcome and Introductions; Review of Orientation Materials
FSSS Staff; ASUM and International Student Association Officers
9:15 AM
Official Welcome to the University of Montana
Dr. Perry Brown, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Teresa Branch, Vice-President for Student Affairs
Dr. Paulo Zagalo-Melo, Associate Provost for Global Century Education and
Director of International Programs
9:30 AM
The Griz Card (UM Student Identification Card)
Maggie Linder, Griz Card Center
Immunization Check-up Information
Mona Mondava, FSSS
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10:00 AM
CAMPUS TOURS TO SERVICE OFFICES: (Follow your assigned leader)
Introduction to Campus Residence Life
Sara Agostinelli, Residence Life Office. Meet at TV Lounge, Miller Hall Basement
Introduction to Dining Services
Mike Lee, Dining Services. Meet at the Country Store, Lommasson Center
Introduction to Career Services and Internship Services
Laurie Fisher, Career Services
Cheryl Minnick, Internship Services. Meet at Resource Library 154, Career Services,
Lommasson Center
Introduction to Foreign Student and Scholar Services
Becky Maier, FSSS. Meet at FSSS, Lommasson Center
12:00 – 1:00 PM
1:15 PM &
LUNCH on your own in UC. Assemble at 1:00 PM for next sessions. Food Court
options are available in UC Center Food Court (2nd Floor) and Deli-style food
(sandwiches) in the UC Market on 1st Floor.
Attend Session A or Session B according to the COLOR of your FOLDER and switch after
one hour.
2:15 PM
SESSION A: BLUE and YELLOW FOLDERS
Mandatory Academic Meeting For All
UC Theater on 3rd Floor of UC
Student Conduct Code, Academic Integrity, Writing Center, Math Lab, Advising &
Services
- Student Conduct Code and Academic Integrity, Dr. Rhondie Voorhees, Dean of Students
- Writing Center, Kelly Webster, UM Writing Center
- Academic Services, Nathan Domitrovich, Undergraduate Advising Center
SESSION B: GREEN and RED FOLDERS
UC North Ballroom
Knowing the Cultural Rules Means Academic Success – A Guide for Successful Cultural
Adaptation
Dr. Udo Fluck, International Programs
REMEMBER TO SWITCH SESSIONS AT 2:15 PM
3:15 PM
Explanation of U.S. Immigration and other Federal Regulations: Benefits and
Conditions for Maintaining F-1 and J-1 Status, Including Tax Issues
Effie Koehn, FSSS, UC North Ballroom
Shelley Hiniker, Human Resource Services
4:00 PM
Announcements and Overview of Tomorrow’s Schedule
4:15 PM
Walk together to International House for Free Welcome Dinner
4:30 PM
Free Welcome Dinner at the International House
Hosted by the Missoula International Friendship Program (MIFP) Board of Directors
Chris Kilzer, President of MIFP
Location: UM International House, located on the edge of campus across from
the Adams Center parking lot, at 659 South 5th Street East.
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Day 2: TUESDAY, August 25, 2015
8:00 – 12:00 PM Complete Mandatory Processes: Visa Documentation and Immunizations/TB Tests
Please refer to your color folder and follow the schedule below. Yellow and Blue folder-holders will
complete both processes today, and Green and Red will complete only Immunizaton/TB tests today and will
complete Visa Documentation tomorrow afternoon.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1)
Immunization and TB Tests
At Curry Health Center:
This appointment applies only to those students identified on Monday as needing immunizations, TB
tests, or who have other health holds. If you are in doubt, please proceed to the Curry Health Center to
verify your status.
Curry Health Center is located at the edge of campus as you walk toward International House, on the
corner of Eddy and Maurice Avenues. Please refer to a campus map. Report at the reception window
to check in.
2)
Visa Documentation. This is a 2-step process:
Check in at Career Services, Lommasson Center 154. After check-in, you will be called upstairs for
an individual appointment in Foreign Student and Scholar Services.
Bring passport, I-20 or DS-2019. and form I-94. Also please return “blue” form from your orientation
folder.
Yellow
8:00 – 9:00 AM
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Immunization and TB Tests (Please be on time!)
Visa Documentation
Blue
8:00 – 10:00 AM
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Visa Documentation
Immunization and TB Tests
Green
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Immunization and TB Tests
(Green Visa Documentation is Wednesday at 11:15 AM or 1:15
PM)
Red
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Immunization and TB Tests (Please arrive by 11:00 AM)
(Red Visa Documentation is Wednesday at 3:00 PM)
12:00 PM
LUNCH on your own in UC. Food Court options are available in UC Center Food Court
(2nd Floor) and Deli-style food (sandwiches) in the UC Market on 1st Floor
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Mandatory Academic Advising and Registration
These sessions will guide you through the planning and registering for your Fall
Classes.
For ALL students: Undergraduate, Graduate, Degree-seeking, Study
Abroad, and Exchange students. Meet promptly at 1:00 PM in the North
Ballroom, 3rd Floor of University Center.
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Dinner Break on your Own.
Food Service is available at the Food Zoo Dining Room in the Lommasson Center, from
5:00 – 6:30 PM. It is buffet style, all-you-can-eat for a small admission price.
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7:00 PM
International House “Meet and Greet” Social Event
At International House
Meet at the International House, which is part of the UM campus, for a fun gathering of all the
new friends you’ve made. Also meet members of the International Student Association (ISA)
and the International House managers. Snacks will be served, but not dinner.
Day 3: WEDNESDAY, August 26, 2015
All morning activities in University Center, North Ballroom, 3rd Floor
8:00 AM
Coffee and Cake
8:30 AM
Invitation to Join UM Global Partners Program & Missoula International
Friendship Program
Mary Nellis and Mona Mondava, FSSS
8:45 AM
Security and Safety Tips
Thomas Johnson, Community Liaison, UM Police Department (UMPD)
9:30 AM
The University Center (UC): Fun and Function!
University Center Staff
Recreational Opportunities at the University and around Missoula
Natalie Hiller-Claridge, Campus Recreation
10:00 AM
How to Manage Your Finances and Banking Information
Julie Pavlish, Financial Education Program Manager
10:30 AM
Announcements and Documentation
Foreign Student and Scholar Services Staff
10:45 AM
How to get around Missoula without a Car
Jordan Hess, ASUM Office of Transportation
11:15 – 11:45 AM LUNCH on your own in UC. Food Court options are available in UC Center Food
Court (2nd Floor) and Deli-style food (sandwiches) in the UC Market on 1st Floor
Lunch, same as Tuesday OR visit the Food Zoo Dining Room in Lommasson Center: buffet
style, all-you-can-eat for a small admission price.
Please Note: Green Folders have split Visa Documentation times at 11:45 and 2:00.
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Green Folders: Visa Documentation.
Check in at Career Services, Lommasson Center 154 – see instructions under Tuesday’s
schedule (If you do not get your visa documentation done by 12:45 PM, please return to FSSS at
2:00 PM to complete the visa documentation. Guide from FSSS to Curry Health Center.)
1:00 P M
Introduction to the Services of the Curry Health Center
Important Session to learn about the many health-related services offered for free or low
cost. Karen Behan and Curry Health Center Staff, at Curry Health Center
Report to Entrance of Curry Health Center to start tour, or walk there with guide. For guide,
meet at the bottom of the stairs inside the University Center at 12:45 PM
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2:00 – 3:00 PM
Green Folders: Visa Documentation (continued)
Check in at Career Services, Lommasson Center 154 – see instructions under Tuesday’s
schedule
3:00 – 5:00 PM
Red Folders: Visa Documentation, Check in at Career Services, Lommasson Center
154 – see instructions under Tuesday’s schedule.
2:00 – 5:00 PM
If not completing Visa Documentation you may complete academic advising,
registration, Griz Cards, etc.
5:00 – 6:00 PM
Dinner Break on your Own
Food Service is available at the Food Zoo Dining Room in the Lommasson Center, from
5:00 – 6:30 PM. It is buffet style, all-you-can-eat for a small admission price.
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Orientation and Sign-Up for Global Partners Program University Center 330
Learn more about this program. This meeting is mandatory for those wishing to
participate.
THIS CONCLUDES THE INITIAL PART OF UM FOREIGN STUDENT ORIENTATION.
You will now join the new American students for UM’s regular Fall 2015 Orientation, which will provide
you with additional information, opportunities, fun activities, and the chance to meet your American
peers! Please see the schedule provided to you. Also, don’t miss the starred (*) additions below for
continuing Foreign Student Orientation:
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
All Day
UM Fall Orientation – see schedule
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Orientation and Sign-Up for MIFP: Missoula International Friendship
Program
University Center 330 and 331
This is a mandatory meeting for international students wishing to participate in
this program and be matched with a Community Friend.
Mika Watanabe and Maria Mangold, MIFP, Board Members
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
All Day
UM Fall Orientation – see schedule
1:00 – 2:00 PM
or 2:00 – 3:00 PM
or 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Foreign Student Orientation to Library Services and Library Tour
UM Mansfield Library (Meet in the lobby of the Library)
Patricia Mckenzie, Mansfield Reference Librarian
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 Shopping Trips/Learn to Use the “Mountain Line” Bus
Departure times below
The orientation assistants will guide you in taking the Missoula public bus
transportation system (“Mountain Line”) to a large shopping area that has many
stores with essentials you may need, plus nearby fast food restuarants.
Meet at the UM Grizzly Bear Statue according to the schedule below for short
instructional meeting and then bus departure. You will be shown where and when
to take the bus back by yourself -- departures back are every hour until 4:45 PM.
Please follow your folder color to insure there is adequate room for everyone on
each bus! Bus rides are FREE.
Yellow Folders:
Green Folders:
Red Folders:
Blue Folders:
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM (noon)
1:00 PM
Lewis and Clark residents: Please follow schedule from your “L&C
Transportation Meeting” earlier this week.
SUNDAY, August 30
3:30 – 5:00 PM
9:00 – 11:00 AM
& Afternoon Activities
Introduction to your Global Partner
International House
MANDATORY meeting for foreign students who signed up to participate
in the Global Partners Program to be matched with a Global Partner.
Please meet promptly at 3:30 PM. An informal reception with pizza
(vegetarian and meat) for Partners and their foreign students will follow the
introductions.
GO DAY: Welcome to Campus! (TENTATIVE)
A fun-filled program designed for all students to meet future classmates, have fun,
and start life at UM. There will be a games, competitions, music, food, prizes,and
more! See the UM Fall 2015 Orientation Schedule.
ACTIVITIES IN THE UPCOMING WEEKS
MONDAY, August 31
Classes Begin
SATURDAY, September 5 Welcome Party for New and Returning International Students
6:30 PM
Location to be announced, hosted by the International Student Association
(This is the Labor Day weekend, but it corresponds to last’s year’s time
frame)
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SPECIAL TRIPS FOR FOREIGN STUDENT ORIENTATION
Please note: Trips #1, #2 and #3 are over “Labor Day Weekend,” (Saturday, September 5 – Monday,
Sepbember 6) Monday is a holiday and there are no classes.
TRIP 1: HIKING on KIM WILLIAMS and HELLGATE CANYON TRAILS
Sunday, September 6 (9:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
An easy hike up the Kim Williams Trail and the Hellgate Canyon Trail toward the top of Mount
Sentinel. This hike will offer you a chance to view the areas’ forests and wildlife and become familiar
with some of the sights, plants, birds and great local scenery. Bring water, lunch or a snack.
Cost is $10 and includes a Campus Recreation instructor. Advance sign-up and payment of fee is
required with Campus Recreation Outdoor Programs located in the Student Recreation Center.
Deadline to sign up is Tuesday, August 26, at 5:00 PM.
TRIP 2: HIKING TO CH-PAA-QNN PEAK
Monday, September 7 (Departure 8:00 AM)
This hike will be easy to moderate in difficulty, 7.4 miles long [round trip] and has 1,800 feet of
elevation gain. The hike occurs in two phases. The first portion is an easy, 3 mile hike through forest
on a good trail with 600 feet of gradual elevation gain. That section is followed by a moderately
difficult scramble over rough rocks up an additional 1200 vertical feet to the summit. Participants may
opt to not climb the summit but must agree to remain at a designated location below the summit for
about 1.5 hours while the others climb the summit. Those intending to climb the summit should wear
high quality hiking shoes that have been “broken in.” Those not climbing the summit will find light
hiking shoes, trail runners, or other “athletic shoes” suitable. People wearing flip flops, sandals or other
inappropriate footwear will not be allowed to go. All participants must bring an appropriate daypack
with 2 liters of water, lunch, hat/cap, sunscreen, sunglasses, and light wind/rain protection. A camera is
suggested. This trip is appropriate for anyone in good physical condition who feels comfortable hiking
several miles over varied terrain. There will not be a Pre-Trip Meeting but all participants must arrive at
the Outdoor Program Office between 7:45 and 8:00 am with their lunch and other items as noted above.
Cost $30. Deadline to sign up is Tuesday, August 26, at 5:00 PM at Campus Recreation Outdoor
Programs.
TRIP 3: ALBERTON GORGE RAFTING TRIP on the CLARK FORK RIVER
Monday, September 7 (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Enjoy one of Montana’s premier, fun outdoor activities - popular with tourists and locals alike: riverrafting! Located just minutes from Missoula is the Alberton Gorge of the Clark Fork River: a canyon
section of the Clark Fork River that makes a perfect trip on a hot summer day. Class II-III whitewater,
appropriate for all paddling abilities. The best time to run this river is July & August. This stretch of the
Clark Fork River has rich history and remnants of Glacial Lake Missoula. The Alberton Gorge of the
Clark Fork River was formed during the most recent ice age. 15,000 years ago up to 30 miles of ice
impounded Glacial Lake Missoula. When the water breached the ice dam catastrophic floods followed,
more than a dozen separate times, forming the spectacular rock formations seen in the Alberton Gorge
and many more interesting geological features seen from the Missoula Valley to the Columbia River
Gorge. Experienced guides from Campus Recreation will lead the trip. Bring your sunscreen and be
ready to get wet on this beautiful stretch of whitewater on the Clark Fork. Advance sign-up and
payment of fee is required with Campus Recreation Outdoor Programs located in the Student
Recreation Center. Registration deadline is Tuesday, August 26, at 5:00 PM. The cost is $65 and
includes lunch, transportation, guides and equipment. Minimum 15, maximum 30.
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TRIP 4: GLACIER NATIONAL PARK TRIP
September 12, 2015
Visit the beautiful and world famous Glacier National Park, the “Crown of the Continent”, and
experience the natural beauty of mountains, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, glaciers and occasional glimpses of
wild animals! The trip will take you to the top of the spectacular “Going-to-the-Sun Road” that climbs
right up through the mountains for breathtaking vistas. (The main portions of this National Park close in
October for the winter season and do not open up again until late May, so this may be your only chance
to see it until next summer). The cost is $85 (non-refundable and payable at time of sign-up) which
includes transportation to Glacier Park, park-entrance fees, guides, and a guided tour on the historic red
buses on the Going-to-the Sun-Road in Glacier (9 spaces are also available that delete the Red Bus tour
part and substitute a hike, for lesser price of $40). Bring your own food for the day. Vans will depart
at 7:00 AM from campus (it’s a 2 ½ - 3 hour drive) and return around 11:00 PM. Advance sign-up and
payment of fee is required at Foreign Student and Scholar Services and will open on Thursday,
September 3. Space is limited to 32 students, first come-first served. Spaces fill quickly, so sign up
soon.
ADDITIONAL UPCOMING TRIPS:
Details will be sent via our weekly email newsletter FSSS News, so be sure to read them. These will be the last
trips for Fall Semester 2015 and are open to all foreign students and scholars.
TRIP 5: CULTURAL EXCURSION TO BITTERROOT VALLEY, October 3, 2015
TRIP 6: YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK HIGHLIGHTS, October 17, 2015
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