To make your transition to college life as smooth as possible, here are the essentials you need to prepare for your first year at Wooster.
International Student Orientation
International student Orientation (ISO) is mandatory for all international students. It is optional but highly recommended for global nomads. If you are a global nomad and are uncertain about attending, you are encouraged to email international@wooster.edu to learn more.
SPRING ORIENTATION 2025
January 11 & 12, 2025 – International Student Move–In
- Students may not move to campus before this date.
- Shuttle service is provided from Cleveland Hopkins Airport on January 11 or 12 only. Completion of the Arrival Form is mandatory. We will notify students of the shuttle schedule once we have reviewed all students’ arrival times.
- All students, regardless of their travel arrangements, must complete the Arrival Form by December 13.
January 13, 2025 – International Student Orientation
- We will provide shuttles to Walmart
- Banks, Phone Providers, and Campus Resources will be available
- Students will attend sessions on Immigration, Academics, and Ways to Adjust to Campus
- Opportunities to meet new and returning students
FALL ORIENTATION 2025
August 12, 2025 – International Student Move–In
- Students may not move to campus before this date.
- Shuttle service is provided from Cleveland Hopkins Airport on August 13 only. Completion of the Arrival Form is mandatory. We will notify students of the shuttle schedule once we have reviewed all students’ arrival times.
- All students, regardless of their travel arrangements, must complete the Arrival Form by August 1.
The orientation schedule is below. Please note that it is subject to change.
Tuesday, August 12
12pm – 7 pm: Check In; Allen Commons in Lowry Student Center
3pm – 5 pm: Walmart Shuttles; Depart from Babcock Circle
5pm – 7 pm: Dinner; Lowry Student Center
7 pm – 9 pm: Game Night; Allen Commons in Lowry Student Center
Wednesday, August 13
7am – 8:30am: Breakfast; Lowry Student Center
8:30 am-9 am: Welcome Address; Allen Commons in Lowry Student Center
9am – 12pm: Getting Ready Fair; Lowry 201 & 202
Campus Tours (depart from Allen Commons)
12pm – 1pm: Lunch; Lowry Student Center
2pm – 6pm: Walmart Shuttles; Depart from Babcock Circle
5pm – 7pm: Dinner; Lowry Student Center
6pm – 7pm: Diversity Discussion; Tartan Room in Lowry Student Center
8pm – 10pm: Outdoor Games; Borne Pavillion
Thursday, August 14
7am – 8:30am: Breakfast; Lowry Student Center
9am – 10am: Regulations 101; The Alley in Lowry Student Center
10am – 11am: Culture Shock; The Alley in Lowry Student Center
11:30am -1pm: Lunch; Lowry Student Center
11:30am – 1pm: Global Nomads Lunch; Tartan Room in Lowry Student Center
1pm – 2pm: Safe Space Training; The Alley in Lowry Student Center
2pm – 5pm: Free Time / Downtown Adventure
5pm – 7pm: Dinner; Lowry Student Center
Friday, August 15
7am – 8:30am: Breakfast; Lowry Student Center
9 am-10 am: Learning in the US; The Alley in Lowry Student Center
10am-11 am: Insurance Overview; The Alley in Lowry Student Center
11am – 12pm: Woo Life Panel; The Alley in Lowry Student Center
12pm – 1pm: Lunch; Lowry Student Center
1pm – 2:30pm: Tours x3 groups (30-min each)
- Wellness Center
- Libraries
- Academic Buildings / Food Highlights
2:30pm – 5pm: Free Time
5pm – 7pm: Dinner; Lowry Student Center
8pm – 9pm: Campfire; Kenarden Firepit
Family Schedule
If you have family or friends coming with you to campus, we have planned some activities for them for Wednesday, August 13:
8:30am-9am…………… Welcome Address…………………………………… Allen Commons
9am-10am……………… Getting Ready Fair………………………………….. Lowry 201 & 202
10am-11am……………. Campus Tour
11am-12pm……………. Financial Wellness………………………………….. Location TBD
12pm -1pm…………….. Lunch with Admissions……………………………. Lowry Student Center
Immigration to the U.S.
Once you have secured your admission to Wooster, confirmed your ability to finance a Wooster education, and received your I-20, you still have several very important next steps to follow.
What to Bring
Read our list of recommendations for what to bring with you to campus.
Are you excited about coming to Wooster? Check out this video to where three international alumni share their experiences coming to Wooster and how the College prepared them for life afterwards.