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This is our official arrival day and the first day that students living on campus can move into their residence halls. OISS will only do airport pickups during this day.  

15:00 – 17:00 Icebreaker Games with Orientation Leaders 
Lower East Quad – In front of Murray Herrick Center (MHC) 

Orientation Leaders will take turns leading icebreakers and games outside. It’s a great chance to get to know other new students and some current students. 

17:00 - 18:30 – Meet for Dinner 
Meet in Global Learning Center – Murray Herrick Center (MHC) 212 

Please join your orientation leaders and International Student Ambassadors for dinner at the cafeteria. 

9:00 – 14:00 Check-in with the Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS) 
Global Learning Center – Murray Herrick Center (MHC 212) 

Your first step when coming to campus is to complete a check-in process with an Immigration advisor. Come any time between 8:00am and 13:30pm. Please bring your passport, VISA, I-20, and hard copies of your official transcripts. The meeting lasts 30 minutes. This is required in order to maintain a legal immigration status in the U.S. 

11:00 – 14:00 ID Card 
Card Office, 2nd Floor Anderson Student Center 

Pick up your ID card at the Card Office or get your photo taken for it. Getting your ID card is essential for access on campus. Bring your passport. 

14:00 – 15:00 Guided Campus Tour 
Meet in Global Learning Center – Murray Herrick Center (MHC) 212 

Take a tour of campus with our St. Thomas tour guides or using the self-guided app which will show you all the best parts of campus. 

15:30 – 17:30 Afternoon Shopping Trip 
Meet in Global Learning Center – Murray Herrick Center (MHC) 212 

International Orientation Leaders will come with you on a bus to the first ever Target store in Roseville. This is an opportunity for you to purchase anything that you might need for your room. Students are responsible for paying for their own purchases. 

18:00 - 19:00 – Meet for Dinner 
Meet in Global Learning Center – Murray Herrick Center (MHC) 212 

Please join your orientation leaders and International Student Ambassadors for dinner at the cafeteria. Families and guests are welcome to attend. 

8:00 – 12:00 Check-in with the Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS) 
Global Learning Center – Murray Herrick Center (MHC 212) 

Your first step when coming to campus is to complete a check-in process with an Immigration advisor. Come any time between 8:00am and 12:00pm. Please bring your passport, VISA, I-20, and hard copies of your official transcripts. The meeting lasts 30 minutes. This is required in order to maintain a legal immigration status in the U.S. 

10:00 – 12:00 Icebreaker Games with Orientation Leaders 
Lower East Quad – In front of Murray Herrick Center (MHC) 

Orientation Leaders will take turns leading icebreakers and games outside. It’s a great chance to get to know other new students and some current students.  

11:30 – 12:30 Welcome Lunch with IOLs 
The View - Meet at the Anderson Student Center (ASC) 1st floor 

The on-campus meal plan begins. Come and get lunch with your orientation leaders.  

12:30 – 14:30 Resource Fair  
Meet in Global Learning Center – Murray Herrick Center (MHC) 212 

Representatives from U.S. Bank and phone companies will be on site on-campus to help students create new bank and phone accounts. We will also have representatives from the Center for Well-Being to answer health insurance questions, and the Tech Desk if you have any questions. You will need to have your passport and I-20 with you. 

15:00 - 16:30 OISS Orientation Session - Required 
Meet in Woulfe Alumni Hall, Anderson Student Center (ASC) 3rd Floor 

This session is required for all undergraduate international students.  OISS will discuss immigration regulations necessary to maintain status and ways to get involved throughout the year. 

16:30 – 17:30 OISS Borrowing Closet 
Murray Herrick Center (MHC) 207 

The Borrowing Closet is an opportunity to select free items from past international students to help you settle into your new living space. 

17:30 – 19:00 Picnic with OISS 
Upper Quad. Rain Site: TBD 

Join us for an evening picnic (including food) with your Orientation Leaders, OISS staff, and current students. 

Evening Activity 

Please check the Welcome Days schedule on for more information on events and locations. 

8:00 – 12:00, 13:00 – 15:00 Check-in with OISS office 
Global Learning Center – Murray Herrick Center (MHC 212) 

Your first step when coming to campus is to complete a check-in process with an Immigration advisor. Come any time between 8:00am and 12:00pm and 13:00pm and 15:00pm. Please bring your passport, VISA, I-20, and hard copies of your official transcripts. The meeting lasts 30 minutes. This is required in order to maintain a legal immigration status in the U.S. 

10:00 – 11:00 Guided Campus Tour 
Meet in Global Learning Center – Murray Herrick Center (MHC) 212 

Take a tour of campus with our St. Thomas tour guides or using the self-guided app which will show you all the best parts of campus.  

TBD Academic Advising Drop-In Hours 
Meet in Global Learning Center – Murray Herrick Center (MHC) 212 

You will be able to meet with your Academic Advisors at this time for any questions that you have about your classes and class schedule.  

12:00 - 13:00 Lunch with International Orientation Leaders 
Northsider - Meet in Global Learning Center – Murray Herrick Center (MHC) 212 

Join your International Orientation Leaders for lunch. Students are responsible for their own lunch. Families and guests are welcome to attend. 

13:30 – 15:30 Afternoon Shopping Trip 
Meet in Global Learning Center – Murray Herrick Center (MHC) 212 

International Orientation Leaders will help you take the free shuttle to the Minneapolis campus to shop at the large Target store. This is an opportunity to learn how to take the inter-campus shuttle and see part of downtown Minneapolis! Students are responsible for paying for their own purchases. 

Evening Activity 

Please check the Welcome Days schedule on for more information on events and locations. 

08:00 – 11:45 Transfer Orientation - Required 
Woulfe Alumni Hall – Anderson Student Center (ASC) 3rd Floor 

All Transfer students who have not completed an Orientation & Registration (O&R) session already are required to attend this orientation program. The program will include a welcome from the president of the university and opportunities to interact with other transfer students.  

Welcome Days Events Begin 

Please check the Welcome Days schedule on for more information on events and locations. 

Tuesday, September 2nd from 10:30-12:00 - March Through the Arches Celebration 
The Arches 

All participate in this St. Thomas tradition as you walk through the Arches and celebrate the start of your freshman year. 

Tuesday, September 2nd from 13:30 to 16:00 - Orientation and Registration Session - Required 
Meet in McNeely Hall (MCH) 100 – 1st Floor 

If you missed the session on July 28th, you will need to attend this Orientation & Registration (O&R) session. 

TBD Friday, September 5th from 14:30-16:00 - President's Reception 
Morrison House – Meet in Global Learning Center – Murray Herrick Center (MHC) 212  

Meet the University’s President, Dr. Rob Vischer, as he welcomes our new international students.