ORIENTATION INFORMATION
PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW CAREFULLY
*** ORIENTATION DATES LISTED BELOW ***
When you arrive at Minnesota State University, Mankato, it is very important
that you contact the Kearney International Center to check in and collect your
Orientation Packet. When checking in, all International Students Must Bring:

The Minnesota State University, Mankato I-20 (or DS 2019) Form issued
to you

Your Passport

Your I-94 Card
(This is a white card provided to you upon entry into
the USA)

Any other official Admissions-related documents you may possess
Students transferring from another USA college/university/ESL Center must
ALSO bring:

The I-20 (or DS 2019) Form from your previous USA college/university
and all other U.S. academic institutions previously attended

Proof (updated transcript) of your last semester/quarter enrollment at the
previous college/university/ESL center

Any other official Admissions-related documents you may possess
All international students must complete the “New International Student
Orientation” session. You will not be able to register for classes until you
complete the Orientation. You are REQUIRED to check in at the Kearney
International Center no later than 3 PM (Minnesota Time) on January 5, 2011.
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND
ALL
ORIENTATION DAYS
January 5 - 7, 2011 (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
Staff/Orientation/2010-2011/20115
We advise students to arrive a day or two prior to orientation to allow for travel
adjustments, but due to limited office hours between 12/ 24/10 - 1/1/11, we
recommend that you plan to arrive between January 2 and January 5, 2011.
We ask that you report to the Kearney International Center by January 5, 2011
to complete your orientation registration check in.
Orientation Website:
You can find more detailed information on orientation by visiting our website at:
http://www.mnsu.edu/international/orientation/
You are encouraged to visit the website frequently to learn about new updates.
Staff/Orientation/2010-2011/20115