Orientation Dates and Schedule
Mandatory International Student Orientation (ISO)
For All New International Students
All new international students will be assessed a $100 ISO fee regardless of attendance. The US Department of Homeland Security requires that all new international students and scholars check-in and register at their new school. You will be complying with this law by attending the mandatory International Student Orientation (ISO). All new international students on the F-1 or J-1 visas joining Xavier as an Exchange, Graduate, Transfer, or Undergraduate student should plan to arrive early to attend the ISO.
NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION (ISO)
Wednesday, August 17, 2022, Smith Hall
9:00 am Continental Breakfast & Check-In
Smith Hall Atrium
9:30 am Registration and Orientation
All presentations will take place in Smith Hall, G28
9:30am Welcome by Mr. Aaron Meis, Vice President, Enrollment Management & Student Success
9:40am: Understanding Your Visa Status
Overview of F and J visa regulations, and CIE programs and services
10:30: International Student Panel
Current international students will share their experience at Xavier University and answer questions
11:00: XU Classroom and Tips for academic success
12:00 pm Lunch Reception – Smith Hall, Ground Floor Atrium
· Welcome Remarks
· Introduction of CIE staff & campus partners
1:00pm Bursar Office
How to review your bill; Payment methods for paying from abroad
1:30pm Xavier Health and Wellness & Health Insurance
Learn about the Student Health Insurance Plan; Learn What to Do When You Get Sick, Learn about the Required Vaccinations and How to upload your Medical History forms.
2:30pm XU Police Department
Safety on campus; Safety around town
3:00 pm End of ISO
Optional: Campus Tour
5:00pm Optional Activity – Shopping & Dinner with IPM
Meet at the CIE, GSC 230 to depart together. We will visit Target store at Oakley Station to buy room necessities and groceries. Bring your own money for shopping.
NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION (ISO)
Optional Activities
Thursday, August 18, 2022 ($10 fee)
Meet at the CIE, GSC Room 230 @ 8:30am for breakfast, 9:00am for departure
8:30am – 9:00am Light breakfast
9:00 am – 2:30 pm Tour of Cincinnati
We will start at Washington Park in Over The Rhine (OTR), take the Connector (streetcar) to Findlay Market and spend some time exploring. Then we will take the Connector down to Smale Riverfront Park (on the Ohio river) and The Banks area where we will eat lunch. Final stop will be Fountain Square where we will enjoy some Graeter’s Ice Cream and tour the Contemporary Arts Center. We will take the Connector back to Washington Park and depart for campus.
*All first-year students must attend Manresa Kick Off at 3pm in Cintas Center*
“On your own” activity ideas for Exchange and Graduate Students:
6:00pm - 9:00pm Summer Music Fest at Ault Park
The band is Floyd and the Walkmen. Admission is FREE. Local food available for purchase.
6:00pm - 10:00pm Rockin’ the Roebling at Smale Riverfront Park
Admission is FREE.
Schmidlapp Event Lawn, Mehring Way & Main St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
7:00pm - 9:00pm Roots Revival (free music concert) at Washington Park
Dead Man String Band & Ray Vietti
1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
7:00pm - 10:00pm Salsa on the Square with AL SON DEL IYA at Fountain Square
Mazunte Foodtruck available for purchase
520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION (ISO)
Optional Activities for Exchange and Graduate Students
Friday, August 19, 2022
Meet at the CIE, GSC Room 230 @ 10am
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Brunch at Bronte Bistro
Located inside the Joseph Beth Bookstore
12pm – 2pm Shopping at Rookwood Commons & Pavilion
Shop at stores such as TJ Maxx, Home Goods, Nordstrom Rack, Banana Republic, GAP and more. Get a local sim card / cell phone – Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint.
2:30pm – 4:30pm Cincinnati Art Museum & Eden Park Overlook
Brief visit to the art museum to learn about Cincinnati art history. We will walk around the park and enjoy the beautiful view of the river and the city at the overlook.
5:00pm Return to campus
Dinner on your own at Hoff Dining Hall
“On your own” activity ideas for Exchange and Graduate Students:
6:00pm – 8:00pm Music at the Market at Findlay Market
Strings Attached at Jane's
Admission is FREE.
1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
7:00pm - 10:00pm Fifth and Vine Live at Fountain Square
Michigander, Darity with Leland Blue
Admission is FREE
520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Activities and Fun Ideas for the Weekend
Recreational Spaces
- Fountain Square (Downtown)
- Over-The-Rhine (OTR)
- Findlay Market
- Cincinnati Art Murals
- Newport
- Newport on the Levee
- Gameworks
- Newport Aquarium
- The Cincinnati Zoo
- Hyde Park Farmer's Market
- Sundays - 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Museums
- Cincinnati Art Museum (CAM)
- Contemporary Art Center (CAC)
- Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC)
- American Sign Museum
- Taft Museum of Art
- 21C Museum Hotel
- The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
- Or visit Cincinnati Museums for more!