International Student Welcome Week
The International Student Welcome Week is a one week program that aims to provide new international student an opportunity to get familiar with the UT campus and university resources. The programs combines helpful workshops, presentations and activities on academic support, housing, residence life, campus jobs, campus tour, insurance and classroom expectations for international students. Students will have a chance to meet with university faculty and staff, connect with American students, make lots of new friends and be prepared for the orientation!
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2022 FALL International Welcome Week Schedule
(All date and time are U.S. Eastern Time)
Monday, August 15
Live online sessions with important information to all new incoming international students.
Meet Your Success Coach
- Monday, August 15th from 09:00am to 10:00am (U.S. Eastern Time)
- You can watch the recorded session here.
Student Health Insurance (we encourage parents to also attend this session with the students)
- Monday, August 15th from 10:00am to 11:00am (U.S. Eastern Time)
- You can watch the recorded session here.
Legal Services
- Monday, August 15th from 11:00am to 12:00pm (U.S. Eastern Time)
- You can watch the recorded session here.
Tuesday, AUGUST 16
Live online sessions with important information to all new incoming international students.
Career Services
- Tuesday, August 16th from 09:00am to 10:00am (U.S. Eastern Time)
- You can watch the recorded session here.
Counseling Center
- Tuesday, August 16th from 10:00am to 11:00am (U.S. Eastern Time)
- You can watch the recorded session here.
How to pay your UToledo Bills (we encourage parents to also attend this session with
the students)
- Tuesday, August 16th from 11:00am to 12:00pm (U.S. Eastern Time)
- You can watch the recorded session here.
WEDNEsday, AUGUST 17
Live online sessions with important information to all new incoming international students.
How to use Blackboard
- Wednesday, August 17th from 09:00am to 10:00am (U.S. Eastern Time)
- You can watch the recorded session here.
OISSS Orientation
- Wednesday, August 17th from 10:00am to 11:00am (U.S. Eastern Time)
- There is no recording available for this session. Orientation information is only presented live for those who attend it.
Household Items Giveaway & Hospitality Program
- Wednesday, August 17th from 11:00am to 12:00pm (U.S. Eastern Time)
- You can watch the recorded session here.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18
Live online sessions with important information to all new incoming international students.
Residence Life
- Thursday, August 18th from 09:00am to 10:00am (U.S. Eastern Time)
- Meeting link: https://utoledo.webex.com/utoledo/j.php?MTID=mea3aa9821b13b024c61fc204b2a7a1e4
Rocket Solution Central
- Thursday, August 18th from 10:00am to 11:00am (U.S. Eastern Time)
- Meeting link: https://utoledo.webex.com/utoledo/j.php?MTID=m20aefed38d6e93513338dc2c22a85be1
Success Coach
- Thursday, August 18th from 11:00am to 12:00pm (U.S. Eastern Time)
- Meeting link: https://utoledo.webex.com/utoledo/j.php?MTID=m169c8e88e4ce1eea64d58822c4639538
FriDAY, AUGUST 19
Live online session with important information to all new incoming international students.
Title IX
- Friday, August 19th from 09:00am to 10:00am (U.S. Eastern Time)
- Meeting link: https://utoledo.webex.com/utoledo/j.php?MTID=me80cb2b0ea8830887b9cdc7c8c1bb4dd
International Welcome Table - Come see us In Person!
- Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Location: Snyder Memorial building, Room 1000 (CISP)
We know that you might feel lost when you first arrive on campus. Come and stop by the International Student Office to get information about the welcome week programs and have all of your questions answered! We will have people here to greet you and help you with anything you need.
Movie Night - COCO at the Glass Bowl (Free admission)
- Time: 7:30 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
- Location: Glass Bowl Stadium (Football Stadium)
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for various activities including bounce houses, movie-themed games, and autographs from members of the Toledo football, soccer and volleyball teams. The movie Coco will play on the north video board starting at 7:30 p.m. Attendees may bring their own chairs and blankets to sit on the field. Concessions will be available.
SaturDAY, AUGUST 20
Walmart Shopping Trip - Sign Up Required
- Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Meeting Location: Snyder Memorial building, Room 1000 (CISP)
Come and join us for a shopping trip to Walmart and purchase your essentials.
IMPORTANT: Sign-up MUST BE DONE IN PERSON on Friday, August 19, from 09:am-05:pm in
front of CISP (Snyder Memorial building, Room 1000). Seats are limited!
Sunday, AUGUST 21
Tour Of The Toledo Art Museum - Sign Up Required
- Time: 11:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Meeting Location: Snyder Memorial building, Room 1000 (CISP)
Come and join us for a tour of the Toledo Art Museum. One of the top 10 art museums
in U.S. Lunch is on your own.
IMPORTANT: Sign-up MUST BE DONE IN PERSON on Friday, August 19, from 09:am-05:pm in
front of CISP (Snyder Memorial building, Room 1000). Seats are limited!
MonDAY, AUGUST 22
Resource Fair
- Time:
- 9:00 am – 10:30 am (Undergraduate students)
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm (Gradaute Students)
- Location: Student Union Auditorium (on the 3rd floor)
Come and join us for the international resource fair. Over 30 offices on campus will be at the fair to promote their services and programs. The University Mascot will be there to take photos! Free food, drinks and giveaways for all who attends!
Awareness Of Self (Workshop hosted by OMSS)
- Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Location: Ingman Room (on the 2nd floor of the Student Union, Room 2520)
An one hour workshop where students learn introductory Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) knowledge and do some self-reflection.
Library Tour & Learning Enhancement Center (LEC) Tour
- Time: 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm
- Carlson Library Lobby
Learn about the resources available to students at the Carlson Library and at the Learning Enhancement Center (LEC).
Campus Tour
- Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Meeting Location: Snyder Memorial building, Room 1000 (CISP)
Take a walk around campus and learn about The University of Toledo.
Honors College Ice Cream Social
- Time: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
- Meeting Location: Koester Alumni Pavilion by the Glass Bowl
Learn about Honors College and meet the Honors College Team.
tuesDAY, AUGUST 23
Campus Tour
- Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
- Meeting Location: Snyder Memorial building, Room 1000 (CISP)
Take a walk around campus and learn about The University of Toledo.
Meet and greet with the CISP team and international student organizations
- Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Location: Student Union Auditorium (on the 3rd floor of the Student Union)
Come and join us to meet the CISP team, as well as the international student organizations on campus. You will also be able to learn about the CISP resources that will be very beneficial for you!
UToledo Athletics Experience
- Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Location: Savage Arena
Come and meet with the UToledo Athletics teams and learn how to get involved with the Toledo Rocket games throughout the year!
REC Center Tour
- Time: 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
- Rec Center
Visit the REC Center and check the sports facilities offered to UToledo students (gym, swimming pools, courts, indoor track, etc.)
WednesDAY, AUGUST 24
CISP online Q&A Session
- Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Link: https://utoledo.webex.com/utoledo/j.php?MTID=m97f9219f38f02a898b4c4afffec6df01
This one-hour session provides you an opportunity to speak directly with our staff members to solve any questions you might have.
Meet the College of Graduate Studies and graduate student success center - Graduate Students Only
- Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Link: https://utoledo.webex.com/utoledo/j.php?MTID=ma6b12f7ddf8cd29871fa87630aff5585
This one-hour session provides you an opportunity to speak directly with the graduate school to solve any questions you might have. You will also meet with the graduate success coaches and learn about the resources available to you.
Meet your Success Coach - Undergraduate Students Only
- Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: Snyder Memorial building, Room 1350
Campus Tour
- Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Meeting Location: Snyder Memorial building, Room 1000 (CISP)
Take a walk around campus and learn about The University of Toledo.
Pizza with the UToledo Police
- Time: 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: UToledo Police Station
Come and meet with the UToledo police officers and learn about safety on campus. You will also get a chance to tour the police station and enjoy free pizza!
Additional Recorded sessions
Facebook Live Campus Tour 1 (Video)
- Tour recording link: https://www.facebook.com/utcisp/videos/821222295366156
During this tour, we will take you around campus and visit some offices that are important to you! This tour includes: Center for International Studies and Programs, Library, Writing Center, Tutoring Center, Food Court, Career Services, Office of Student Involvement and Leadership, Food Pantry and the International Student Association Office!
Facebook Live Campus Tour 2 (Video)
- Tour recording link: https://www.facebook.com/utcisp/videos/702975697099257
During this tour, we will take you around campus and visit some offices that are important to you! This tour includes: Rocket Hall, Office of Residence Life, UToledo Bookstore, Recreation Center, Football Stadium and the Basketball Arena!