2017 International Pre-Orientation Wednesday, August 16 - Sunday, August 20

Wednesday, August 16th International Lounge | 4 - 8 p.m. Nordy’s Place William Pitt Union Stop by Nordy’s Place to meet other international students, play games, relax, and snack. Friday, August 18th Current Pitt students and staff will be in attendance English Language Proficiency Test to answer your questions. Dinner will be served 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. from 5 to 6 p.m. Bellefield Hall 314 All new international students are required to take the English Language Proficiency Test, administered by the English Language Institute. The test can last as long as two and a half hours, but many students finish in less time. International Family Welcome | 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Meet at the Panther Statue outside the William Pitt Union Meet us for a Pitt family photo! Afterwards, students can take their English Proficiency Test in Bellefield Hall while familes go to the William Pitt Union, Lower Lounge, Thursday, August 17th Main Floor, where we will discuss resources English Language Proficiency Test to help families support their students’ success. 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., or 2 p.m. A Night in Oakland | 5 - 8 p.m. G-27 Cathedral of Learning Meet in front of the William Pitt Union All new international students are required to take the (side facing Fifth Avenue) English Language Proficiency Test, administered by the Join the leaders of Gloabal Ties and First Year English Language Institute. The test can last as long as Experience for an informal look at Oakland two and a half hours, but many students finish in less and have dinner. time. International Lounge | 4 - 8 p.m. International Lounge | 4 - 8 p.m. David Lawrence, Room 120 Nordy’s Place William Pitt Union Stop by David Lawrence Hall to meet other Stop by Nordy’s Place to meet other international international students, play games, relax, and students, play games, relax, and snack. Current Pitt snack. Small groups will walk over to explore students and staff will be in attendance to answer your the Center 4 Creativity. Current Pitt students questions. Dinner will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and staff will be in attendance to answer Target Shopping | 6 - 10 p.m. your questions. Target in East Liberty Buses will depart from Bigelow Boulevard in front of the William Pitt Union

We encourage all new students to download the Pitt Fall 2017 Orientation guide on your mobile device through the Guidebook app. By using Guidebook you will have the full and up-to-date schedule of Orientation events. Saturday, August 19th International Pre-Orientation | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Required Programming O’hara Student Center Check-in | 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Check-in and recieve your materials for the day. Light breakfast will be provided. Welcome | 9:30 - 9:40 a.m. Kenyon R. Bonner, Vice Provost and Dean of Students Immigration Essentials | 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Office of International Services (OIS) New international students will recieve Sunday, August 20th important information on how to maintain their Pittsburgh Tour visa status wile studying in the United States Buses will depart from Bigelow Boulevard and an introduction to the resources offered in front of the William Pitt Union by the University of Pittsburgh. Join us for a Molly’s Trolleys tour of Downtown, Pitt Student Experience | 10:45 a.m. - Noon the Cultural District, and the North Side, plus Kyoungah Lee, International Programming an incline ride up to Mount Washington. Coordinator & Advisor. This session is designed Strip District Shopping | 12:30 - 5:00 p.m. to address aspects of campus life and expectations for community living. Buses will depart from Bigelow Boulevard in front of the William Pitt Union Lunch | 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Continuous shuttle services will run between International Outreach Committee Skits and the William Pitt Union and the Strip District. Breakout Groups | 1:45 - 3:00 p.m. If you missed the Pittsburgh tour, you will still Your International Outreach Committee have the opportunity to experience one of Members (IOCs) will present skits about student Pittsburgh’s most distinctive neighborhoods life on campus. Afterwards, students will break and discover its unique markets, restaurants, out into smal groups for question and answer and street vendors. sessions with an IOC member. BBQ on the Lawn | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. William Pitt Union Lawn & Patio Join Global Ties, fellow classmates, and domestic students for games, food, and much more! This is a great opportunity to relax and make new friends. Karaoke Night | 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Nordy’s Place, William Pitt Union Stop by Nordy’s Place for some late-night Saturday, August 19th (continued) karaoke and snacks! This event is open to Shopping at the Waterfront all students on campus for early arrival. Buses will depart from Bigelow Boulevard in front of the William Pitt Union Visit the Waterfront shopping center to do some late night shopping or grab some dinner. The center has more than 70 shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. www.waterfrontpgh.com