International Student Orientation
International Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration
The International Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration provides experiences and opportunities that include the following services:
- Faculty advising sessions
- Math assessment and class placement recommendations
- English skills assessment
- Review of Immigration regulations
- Visit with local banking representatives
- Registration for classes
Attendance at the International Student Orientation is mandatory. Your questions regarding Bemidji State University, class registration, immigration regulations, etc., will be addressed during this orientation program.
* Late arrival will delay your course registration.
International Student Orientation Dates
For New International Students entering Fall Semester 2008:
Orientation Dates: August 20-21, 2008
It is essential that you arrive in Bemidji no later than August 19, 2008, to assure your attendance at the Orientation program, which begins on August 20, 2008.
For New International Students entering Spring Semester 2009:
Orientation Dates: January 7-8, 2009
It is essential that you arrive in Bemidji no later than January 6, 2009, to assure your attendance at the Orientation program, which begins on January 7, 2009.
Overnight Accommodations
All new entering international students are advised to live on campus.
Advantages:
- resident tuition rates
- no worries about securing other housing
- no transportation concerns
- housing available during orientation
- support from hall staff
- greater sense of being part or the BSU community
Students who still choose to live off campus must make their own arrangements for off-campus housing, prior to arrival.
Arrivals:
When you arrive for International Student Orientation, you will be needing temporary overnight accommodations on campus until your semester housing contract assignment begins. When you return your arrival information, the International Program Center will notify Residential Life to reserve a room for you. You may also call directly at 218-755-3750.
*Temporary accommodations are approximately $15.00 for a double room, $20.00 for a single room, excluding tax, each night.
Spring Arrivals:
Those students who have submitted or plan to submit housing contracts will be allowed to move into their assigned room upon arrival. Students not planning to live on-campus must secure housing on their own.
A. Fall 2008 Orientation Schedule
B. Spring 2009 Orientation Schedule
Things to know upon arrival:
C. Correspondence Services
D. Places to Eat
E. City Transportation(PDF)
F. City of Bemidji - Department of Public Safety
G. Fee Statement Information
H. Student Employment
I. Bemidji Chamber of Commerce
J. Local Banking Information
K. Health Insurance
Academic Advising and Class Registration Information:
L. Class Schedules
M. Academic Resource and Registration Guide