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.
Top Row, Left to Right: Fridosse Adam Idrissou, Adeline Adjei, Daphne Canfield, Edith-Michelle Aboa, Emir Sadyrbekov
Bottom Row, Left to Right: Hana Harada, Jay De Montrichard, Jonathan Ma, Louise Fenny, Sami Tadele
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 12 only. Completion of the Arrival Form is mandatory. The tentative shuttle schedule is 10 AM, 2 PM, and 6 PM. However, 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
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 pm – 7 pm | Check In | Allen Commons in Lowry Student Center |
| 3 pm – 5 pm | Walmart Shuttles | Depart from Babcock Circle |
| 5 pm – 7 pm | Dinner | Lowry Student Center |
| 7 pm – 9 pm | Game Night | Allen Commons in Lowry Student Center |
Wednesday, August 13
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7 am – 8:30 am | Breakfast | Lowry Student Center |
| 8:30 am – 9 am | Welcome Reception | Allen Commons in Lowry Student Center |
| 9 am – 11 am | Getting Ready Fair | The Alley in Lowry Student Center |
| Campus Tours | Depart from the Alley | |
| 11 am | Meet with Orientation Leader | Lowry Student Center |
| 12 pm – 1 pm | Lunch | Lowry Student Center |
| 2 pm – 6 pm | Walmart Shuttles | Depart from Babcock Circle |
| 5 pm – 7 pm | Dinner | Lowry Student Center |
| 8 pm – 10 pm | Outdoor Games | Born (Bornheutter) Pavillion |
Thursday, August 14
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7 am – 8:30 am | Breakfast | Lowry Student Center |
| 9 am – 10 am | Learning in the US | The Alley in Lowry Student Center |
| 10 am – 11 am | Culture Shock | The Alley in Lowry Student Center |
| 11 am | Meet with Orientation Leader | Lowry Student Center |
| 11:30 am – 1 pm | Lunch | Lowry Student Center |
| 11:30 am – 1 pm | Global Nomad/Third Culture Kid Lunch | Lowry Dining Room 145 |
| 1 pm – 2 pm | Safe Space Training | The Alley in Lowry Student Center |
| 2 pm – 5 pm | Free Time/Downtown Adventure | |
| 5 pm – 7 pm | Dinner | Lowry Student Center |
Friday, August 15
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7 am – 8:30 am | Breakfast | Lowry Student Center |
| 9 am – 10 am | Regulations 101 | The Alley in Lowry Student Center |
| 10 am – 11 am | Health Insurance Overview | The Alley in Lowry Student Center |
| 11 am – 12 pm | Woo Life Panel | The Alley in Lowry Student Center |
| 12 pm – 1 pm | Lunch | Lowry Student Center |
| 1 pm – 2:30 pm | Tours x3 groups (30-min each) | Depart from Lowry Student Center |
| – Wellness Center | ||
| – Libraries | ||
| – Academic Buildings / Food Highlights | ||
| 2:30 pm – 5 pm | Free Time | |
| 5 pm – 7 pm | Dinner | Lowry Student Center |
| 8 pm – 9 pm | Campfire with S’mores | 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………………………………….. The Alley
10am-11am……………. Campus Tour
11am-12pm……………. Financial Wellness………………………………….. Williams 45
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.