Your First Week at Allegheny

Getting To Know the Campus

Student assistants at the International Programs and Services will be available to give tours of the Allegheny College Campus. If interested, please contact the International Office at 332-4891 to make an appointment.

Shopping Trip

There will be a campus van ready during your first week here for anyone interested in going to local shopping centers. We will also provide a weekly shuttle for international students to go shopping.

New International Student Orientation (Check-in Aug 20-21) ; Program begins Aug 22, 2007

Beginning Wednesday, August 22, 2007, you'll have a four-day mandatory orientation specifically designed for international students. You will receive your welcome packet, which contains some useful items, such as your room key, soap, a small towel, water and meal tickets (which are valid until you receive your InstaGator Card). Then, you'll be welcomed by "veteran" international students and get to know other new international students. You'll also meet the Director of the International Programs and Services, who is also the International Student Advisor (ISA). She will be your resource for immigration matters or any matter relating to your personal welfare. You'll have an opportunity to meet with your academic advisor (your advisor is a member of the faculty who will advise you on course selection and other academic matters; s/he is also the instructor of your FS class), directors of various offices on campus (health center, financial aid, etc). We'll take you on a tour of Meadville, and give you a chance to settle in before the rest of the first-years come to campus!

Matriculation (Sunday, August 26, 2007)

International students will be an official part of the ceremony by carrying the flag of their country across the stage, as the President of the Allegheny Student Government (ASG) announces your name and country. If there is more than one student from a particular country, you will need to decide amongst yourselves who will carry the flag. You don't need to say or do anything besides carrying the flag. Please dress appropriately (no shorts, tee-shirts or ragged clothes). If you are not comfortable with carrying the flag, please let us know.

It is important that you bring your academic file to the ceremony, as you will meet with your Academic Advisor immediately after Matriculation. You'll also meet Freshman Seminar Assistants (FSAs), who are upper-class students assisting the academic advisor.

General New Student Orientation (August 26 through August 29, 2007)

More detailed information will be available once you are on campus.