Orientation Information
All new students are required to attend and complete the ISS Orientation Program. Orientation will include such topics as academic information, immigration regulations, housing, food, Stillwater community, transportation, banking practices, legal issues, health care and American customs.
The purpose of the orientation is to acquaint you with the U.S., OSU and Stillwater and to help you become settled before you enroll for classes. Failure to complete it will result in a hold on your enrollment for each subsequent semester and an additional $25 charge and required attendance of make-up orientation sessions during the subsequent semester.
The orientation sessions are scheduled for August 12 and 13, 2008. The sessions will provide you with essential and pertinent information on immigration, legal, health and academic issues.
Click here for Fall 2008 Orientation Schedule.
Registration for Orientation
If you are a student sponsored by an embassy, agency or company, bring the letter of sponsorship, complete with billing address and contact person, to the Coordinator of Sponsored Students at ISS. This will ensure that you will not be billed personally for tuition and fees.
The Orientation Week (August 11 - 15, 2008) is the best time for you to become familiar with the U.S., OSU and Stillwater community. Scheduled sessions include: immigration, legal, academic, health issues, applying for a Social Security Number (required for employment) and employment clearances.
Click here to view the Fall 2008 Orientation Schedule
Make-up Orientation
Make-up orientation sessions will be available for late-arriving new students during the first month of classes. For Fall 2008 semester, make-up orientation sessions are scheduled for August 26 and 27, 2008.
Orientation Supplement for Graduate Student
TELP Test
The Graduate College requires graduate students to take the Test of English Language Proficiency (TELP), before enrollment. The cost of registering is $40. Students can register for the TELP at the University Assessment & Testing center located at 1524 W. Admiral.The deadline for registration is on August 8, 2008 at 5.00 p.m.
The TELP exam for Fall 2008 is scheduled to be on August 9, 2008. Contact Graduate College or the University Assessment & Testing for more information.
important dates
| Event | Date | Notes |
| Temporary Housing | Aug. 1, 2008 - Aug. 15, 2008 | |
| ISS Greeter Services | Aug. 6, 2008 - Aug. 11, 2008 | 12:00 p.m - 10:30 p.m |
| ISS Orientation | Aug. 12 & 13, 2008 - 7:45 a.m - 3:00 p.m. | |
| ISS Make-Up Orientation | Aug. 26 & 27, 2008 - 2:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m. | |
| Final Enrollment Date without Late Fee | Aug. 17 , 2008 | |
| TELP Registration | Before Aug. 8, 2008 @ 5.00 p.m. | Location: 107 Univ. Assessment and Testing |
| TELP Examination | Aug. 9, 2008 @ 9.00 a.m. | Location: 107 Univ. Assessment and Testing |
| ITA Orientation | Aug. 12 & 13 from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. |
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| ITA Test | Aug. 16, 2008 | |
| SPEAK Test | Aug. 11 & 12, 2008 @ 5.30 p.m. & 6.15 p.m. |
Location: Gundersen Hall - 205 Language Lab |
| Mayor's Welcome | Aug. 23, 2008 | Wes Watkins Center (WWC) |
International Peer Advisor (ipa)
The Office of International Students and Scholars offers the opportunity to work and gain leadership experience by serving new international students through its International Peer Advisor (IPA) program. This volunteer program promotes students’ participation in mentoring and helping new international students adjust to OSU and in reaching out to the Stillwater community.
Please share your talents and gifts with us. If you are interested in becoming an IPA, please complete the online application form.
Click here for IPA Application Form
additional resources for orientation
Fall 2008 Orientation Schedule
Orientation Process for Graduate Students
Orientation Process for Undergraduate Students
OSU Library Guide for International Students
International Peer Advisor (IPA) Form Online Form