International and TCK Student Orientation

Fall 2025

Note: Student volunteers helping with International Student/TCK new student orientation should meet for training on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 7:00 pm. Fowler Student Center, Room 244.

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 (Arrival Day)

9 a.m. — 5 p.m.
New students arrive throughout the day. Transportation provided by International Students and Scholars (ISS).  L&C Drivers: Brian White/ISS and Lisa Kosiewicz Doran/ISS; L&C Student Greeters: Rebecca F. (AM), Tanner L. (PM) and Arina K. (Late night). We will meet flights throughout the day. Emergency TEL: 503-768-7305 (Office of International Students & Scholars). Students arriving on campus may move into their rooms anytime after 9:00 AM. Students report to International Students and Scholars (ISS) to pick up packets, room keys, access cards, and linen (if needed).

Students settle into their rooms. The following student volunteers will be on hand to help new students move into their rooms: Rebacca Francois, Haiti; Daniel Macha, Tanzania; Alex Hutchison, US/Taiwan; Jia Ng, Malaysia; Arina Khoruzhenko, Russia; Tanner Lee, US/Taiwan; Autondrila, Bangladesh; Leilani Meshoulam Fabian, Mexico; Lina Masenga, Tanzania; Barbuchi Abdulah Buhari, Spain/Western Sahara; Anna Ryan, Ireland; Jat Sanchez, Venezuela. ISS staff members Paola Dennis will also assist. Students can visit International Students and Scholars (ISS) to call home and inform parents of safe arrival. Snacks will be available at International Students and Scholars (ISS) office. Students collect Lewis & Clark ID cards at Campus Living Office (Odell Annex) after settling in. 

11:45 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. (Note: Volunteers should stagger lunch times)
Lunch for students who have arrived. Daniel M. and Lina M. will be at the door of Fields Dining Room at 11:45 a.m. to orient students to the dining room. Fowler Student Center, Fields Dining Room.

1:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Students stop by International Students and Scholars to complete several tasks:

• Waive the L&C health insurance plan, if you have private insurance. Alex H. will assist. Insurance waiver system can be found at:

https://waive.pacificsource.com/LEWI

• Take a logistical tour of Fowler Student Center & Mailroom. Meet inside in the ISS Office. Stop by the Student Accounts Office, Health Center etc. and the mailroom. Tours at: 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30. Anna R. and Leilani M. will alternate leading the tours.
• Visit the Lewis & Clark Bookstore. If you need snack food, toiletries or want to start browsing for textbooks, learn where the bookstore is and make your purchases this afternoon. 

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Tour of Campus led by Jat S., and Jia N.. New students should bring an umbrella/rain jacket if rain seems likely. After the tour, proceed to Campus Living Office (for students who still need ID cards). Meet outside in front of Bookstore.

5:00 p.m.
Dinner. Barbuchi A. and Autondrila meet at the door of Fields Dining Room at 5:00 p.m. to orient students to the dining room. Fowler Student Center, Fields Dining Room.

Evening

Meet Late Arrivals at Portland Airport and accompany to Campus: Arina K..

Meet Late Arrivals and help with dinner and move-in: Anna R. and Daniel M..

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Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Wednesday Volunteers
Leilani M. on duty in ISS Office from 8:30 am to 12:45 pm.
 Rebecca F. on duty in ISS Office from 12:45 pm to 5:00 pm.

8:15 a.m. — 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast in Fowler Student Center, Fields Dining Room. Student volunteer: Lina M.

9:15 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
Opening Program. Council Chamber, Fowler Student Center.

Please bring the following items with you: your orientation packet and your passport.

Autondrila and Leilani M. will explain tasks you need to complete as you arrive.

• Collect manila envelopes for passports (Autondrila and Leilani M.). Students who forget the passport can bring it to the ISS later in the day.
• Copy passports. (Leilani M. and Lina M. will copy the documents at ISS).

Welcome and introductions.

• Introduction of staff and guests. Brian White, Associate Dean of Students
• Introduction of Lisa Kosiewicz Doran, Associate Director of ISS and Paola Dennis, ISS Administrative Specialist
• Introduction of Joann Zhang, Director of Inclusion & Multicultural Engagement (IME)
• Introductions of Brittney Peake, World Languages Instructor
• Introduction of Ben Meoz, Interim Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students
• Introduction of Baba Cisse, President of ASB
• Introduction of Alex Hutchison, TCK Intern and ISLC Representative
• Introduction of Jenna Reinhart, Director for Health Promotion & Wellness
• Introduction of Hilary Hyman, Chaplain & Director if Spiritual Life
• Introduction of Melanie Langlois, Staff Therapist
• Introduction of Talish Barrow, Food Service Director
• Self introductions of students

10:30 a.m. — 10:45 a.m.
Break.

10:45 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Important Topics. Council Chamber, Fowler Student Center.

• Session 1 , 10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Safety Issues and Getting Connected. (Locations: Safety Issues group - Council Chamber; Getting Connected group - Stamm East) Safety: Jia N. and Tanner L. ; Getting Connected: Daniel M. and Anna R.
• Session 2, 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sexual Health and Consent Culture as an international student. Led by Leilani M. and Jat S.

12:00 p.m. — 12:15 p.m.
Meet with Resident Advisors (RAs) from your dorm and go to lunch with them. Council Chamber.  RAs will come to the Council Chamber to meet new students, who will be released to lunch by residence hall groups.

12:15 p.m. — 1:00 p.m.
Lunch with Campus Living staff. Your Area Director (AD) and Resident Advisor (RA) will accompany you to lunch. Fowler Student Center, Fields Dining Room.

1:00 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Student Meetings.

• ISLC meeting (for international students). Meet Eileen Koh, the ISLC Vice President, and learn about the International Students of Lewis & Clark (ISLC) student organization. Council Chamber.
• TCK meeting (for US TCKs). Meet Alex Hutchison, the TCK Intern, and learn about the TCK group. Fowler Student Center Room 244.

2:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Students who arrived in the evening on Monday should stop by International Students and Scholars to complete several tasks (Fowler Student Center tour, waive the L&C health insurance plan etc.) with Barbuchi A.

Other students can join an optional walk in Tryon Creek State Park. Alex H. will meet students in front of the Bookstore.

2:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Language Assistants and Dallaire Scholar J-1 SEVIS Validation. Language Assistants (LAs) and J-1 Dallaire Scholar should meet Brian White, Associate Dean, for SEVIS registration. Please bring your passport and DS-2019 form. Fowler Student Center, Room 243/International Students and Scholars.

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Open a bank account. Representatives of US Bank will be on campus to help international students set up a bank account. Please bring your passport and your visa with you. Volunteer: Arina K. will direct students to this session and help with copying. Council Chamber.

5:00 p.m.

Dinner. Take one of your new friends to dinner with you and meet Tanner L. and Rebecca F., at the door. Fowler Student Center, Fields Dining Room.

6:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m.
(OPTIONAL) 
Take a break and play frisbee. Student Assistants: Daniel M. and Anna R.. On the Great Plat Lawn. Meet in front of the ISS Office.

8:30 p.m.
(OPTIONAL)
 Games Night. Come play cards and board games. Hosted by Lina M. and Barbuchi A. Akin Hall Lounge.

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Thursday, August 28, 2025

Thursday Volunteers

Autondrila on duty in ISS Office from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45. and Jat S. on duty in ISS Office from 12:45 to 5:00 pm.

8:15 a.m. — 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast in Fowler Student Center, Fields Dining Room.

8:45 a.m.

Student volunteer Anna R. will pick up General NSO packets (or Health sheets) for all international students. Maggie’s Plaza.

9:00 a.m. — 10:00 a.m.
SEVIS/Immigration Requirements and Review of the General NSO Schedule: What you must know! Lisa Kosiewicz Doran. Council Chamber.

• ISS staff and volunteers will return the passport to you at the meeting. Topics for this session include:
  • SEVIS requirements
  • Immigration obligations. (See handout)
  • Review of General NSO Schedule

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Break.

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
REQUIRED Measles Clinic for remaining new undergraduate international & TCK students who have not met the Oregon measles requirement. Students will be escorted to the Health Service for consultation and vaccinations. Student volunteer as well as ISS staff will guide new students from the ISS office to the Health Service. Students will be un-enrolled from classes if this measles vaccination requirement is not met. Fowler Student Center/Health Service, lower floor.

10:30 a.m. — 11:45 p.m.

The International Student/TCK and Academic Success. Panel discussion with Lewis & Clark professors and students. Speakers: (in order) Arina K./Senior, Leilani M./Junior, and Alex H./Sophomore followed by Professor Diana Leonard of Psychology, Professor Dawn Odell of Art History and Professor Jean-Philippe Gourdine of Chemistry. Christabel Léonce staff member of the Counseling Center, will share some ideas about balance and time management. Council Chamber.

11:45 p.m. — 12:30 p.m.
Lunch in Fields Dining Room/Fowler Student Center.  

12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Davis Scholarship Information Session. New Davis Scholars should attend this session to learn the details of the Davis Scholarship at Lewis & Clark. Attendance is required for new Davis Scholars. Lisa Kosiewicz Doran, Brian White, Anastacia Dillon will present. Gregg Pavilion.

1:15 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Employment Session.
(REQUIRED ONLY FOR STUDENTS WHO PLAN TO WORK ON CAMPUS) What you need for on-campus employment. Lisa Kosiewicz Doran, Associate Director of ISS, Jordan Latt, Student Employment Coordinator and Paola Dennis, Admin Specialist of ISS. Student volunteer Rebecca Francois will assist. Gregg Pavilion.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Applying for an on-campus job.
• Applying for a Social Security Number.

2:15 p.m.
Join your First Year Group and New Student Peer Mentor. 

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Friday, August 29, 2025

Friday Volunteers

Lina M., on duty in ISS Office from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Barbuchi A. on duty in ISS Office from 12:30 to 5:00 pm.

New Student Orientation continues.

Evening
Check your New Student Orientation schedule for your hall meeting time and course registration time. Different times are assigned to each residence hall.

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Saturday, August 30, 2025

New Student Orientation continues.

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Sunday, August 31, 2025

New Student Orientation continues.

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Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Classes Begin!

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