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All bedding sets cost $60, to be paid during orientation. Sign up deadline - July 24, 2020
Office of Global Engagement (OGE) will host an international student orientation at the beginning of each semester.
In the fall, orientation will take place on the Friday, Monday, and Tuesday preceding the beginning of the semester.
In the spring, orientation will take place on the Thursday and Friday preceding the beginning of the semester.
This orientation is mandatory for all new international students at UNCP!
There is a $60 orientation fee for all new international students.
Sample Fall Orientation Schedule
Arrival Day (Thursday):
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Meet airport shuttle at RDU
We will stop for dinner on the trip back to the university.
You can sign up for the shuttle HERE.
Friday:
9:00 AM - Meet Orientation Guides outside Village Apartments' community building
9:30 AM to 4:00 PM - New International Student Orientation (Day 1)
Day 1 Orientation includes: introductions to OGE staff and services, campus tours, and informational sessions.
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM - New Student Activity Night
Saturday:
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Walmart Shuttle
Monday:
9:30 AM to 5:00 PM - New International Student Orientation (Day 2)
Day 2 Orientation includes: Immigration information and informational and policy sessions, tours of the visits to the library and writing center.
Tuesday:
9:30 AM to 3:00 PM - New International Student Orientation (Day 3)
Day 3 Orientation includes: Informational sessions about academics in the U.S., the cultural adjustment, academic policies and advisement, and student services on campus.
Afternoon Activities
Wednesday:
First Day of Class
Sample Spring Orientation Schedule
Wednesday:
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Airport shuttle
We will stop for dinner on the trip back to the university.
You can sign up for the shuttle HERE.
Thursday:
9:45 AM - Meet Orientation Guides outside Village Apartments' community building
10 AM to 3:00 PM - New International Student Orientation (Day 1)
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Walmart Shuttle and Dinner off-campus
Friday:
8:00 AM to 2:30 PM - New International Student Orientation (Day 2)
2:30 to 6:00 - Immunization Shuttle and Dinner off-campus
Monday:
First Day of Class
4:30 PM to 7:00 PM - New and Returning Students Meet & Greet Event