International Student Orientation
Welcome International Students of the University of the Arts,
As the Director of International Student Programs, I am looking forward to helping you have a successful and rewarding college experience. Our International Student/ESLI Orientation is designed to give you a smooth and enjoyable transition to your life in Philadelphia and at the University of the Arts.
Please review the information below carefully, and send me your expected arrival date and time as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kind regards,
Mara Flamm
Director
International Student Programs
mflamm@uarts.edu
215.717.6621
Mailing Address:
320 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Campus Address:
Gershman Hall, Room 412 (4th floor)
Corner of Broad Street & Pine Street
Summer 2013 International Student ESLI Orientation
Monday, June 24th - Friday, June 28th
*All ESLI Students are REQUIRED to participate in ISO from June 24th – June 28th
Monday, June 24th: Arrival and Move-in
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - REQUIRED
Please arrive anytime within these hours. The earlier you arrive, the more settled you will feel in your new home by the end of the day!
On-Campus Students: Please go directly to your dormitory assignment: FURNESS HALL, 1499 Pine Street (behind Hamilton Hall, Pine Street entrance to UArts)
*An Orientation Leader will meet you at Furness Hall.
Off-Campus Students: Please come to International Student Programs after settling in at your off-campus apartment. Gershman Hall, Room 412, 411 South Broad Street (on Broad Street between Pine and Lombard)
- Check-in for Orientation: receive ISO packet with important updates and event locations
- Get your student ID
- Document Registration
- Campus Tour
- Banking, cell phone letter
- Student Log-in
3:00 – 5:00 PM: Traditional Philly Italian “Hoagie” Supper/Dinner:
Levitt Foyer, 3rd Floor Gershman Hall
5:00 - 8:00 PM - Trolley Tour and Shopping Trip *Love Park, Clothespin
*Meet at Gershman Lobby at 4:45 PM
Tuesday, June 25th: MANDATORY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - REQUIRED: Informational Breakfast Levitt Foyer, 3rd Floor Gershman Hall
- Photography project and “Huggy Bear”
- Introductions
- F-1 Visa Regulations Discussion, Contract & Strategies for Adapting to life in Philadelphia and at UArts: Quiz game with Fabulous Prizes!
- Introductions & Overview of The ESL Institute (ESLI) curriculum, Journal Assignment
12:30 – 3:30 PM - REQUIRED: PMA (Philadelphia Museum of Art)
Meet in Gershman Lobby at 12:15 pm
6:00 – 8:00 PM - Optional Dinner: More than Just Ice Cream
1119 Locust Street (on Locust Street between 11th and 12th)
Wednesday, June26th: MANDATORY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM - REQUIRED: ESL STUDENT TESTING
Gershman Hall, Room 415 (breakfast and snacks included)
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Bowling at Lucky Strike
Meet at Gershman Lobby at 2:45 PM
Thursday, June 27th: MANDATORY ESLI ORIENTATION
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Testing Placement Conferences and Review of Assignments
Gershman Hall, 4th Floor
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM - REQUIRED: The Barnes Museum
Meet in Gershman Lobby at 12:15 pm
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Testing Placement Conferences and Review of Assignments
Gershman Hall, 4th Floor
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – REQUIRED: Chris Jazz Café
1421 Sansom Street (on Sansom between Broad and 15th)
Friday, June 28th: Mandatory ESLI ORIENTATION
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM – REQUIRED: Magic Garden Tour
*Meet at Gershman Hall Lobby at 9:30 AM
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Lunch at Jim’s Steaks 400 South Street
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM – REQUIRED: Gershman Hall, Room 410
- Review photos with group, present projects
- Homework assignment given
- First Week Celebration with Cake and Ice Cream!
Fall 2013 International Student Orientation
Monday August 26th-Wednesday, August 28th
New Student Orientation begins Thursday, August 29th (International Students should attend BOTH International Student Orientation and New Student Orientation)
MONDAY, AUGUST 26th
9:00am - 5:00pm: Arrival and Move-In
**REQUIRED for all students living in the Residence Halls and ESLI students
**Recommended for all off-campus International Students
Off-Campus Students: Please arrive at Hamilton Hall 320 South Broad Street, Broad btwn Pine and Lombard. Orientation Leaders will welcome you, help you check-in and escort you to the International Student Programs Office.
On-Campus Students: Please arrive at your assigned Residence Hall. An International Student Orientation Leader will be there to accompany you to Hamilton Hall and the office of International Student Programs so that you can complete your check-in.
*Your ID will be ready if you have sent your photograph according to the instructions available here https://photoid.uarts.edu/.
If you were not able to send your photograph, we will order your ID
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Dinner and Residence Hall Meeting
Location: Jamaican Jerk Hut (15th and South)
**REQUIRED for all students living in the Residence Halls
**Recommended for all off-campus International Students
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27th
10:00am - 12:00pm: International Breakfast REQUIRED
Location: Levitt Foyer, Gershman Hall, 3rd Floor
- Overview of F-1 Visa Regulations and Document Registration
- Strategies for Adapting to life in Philadelphia and at UArts
- Stories and advice by current international students
12:00 pm-1:00pm: Lunch
Terra Dining Hall, Terra Hall (on Broad between Locust and Walnut)
1:00pm - 5:00pm: Trolley Tour of Philadelphia & Shopping Trip
Location: Meet in Gershman Hall lobby by 12:45pm
6:00pm - 8:00pm: Evening Events: Baseball Game, Music Concert, Ice-Cream and Park, Movies
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28th
**For parents of International Students:
10:00am - 12:00pm: International Parents Brunch & Information Session
Location: Parc Restaurant (18th and Locust)
**For international students:
10:00am - 3:00pm: English and Writing Proficiency Tests
**REQUIRED for most International students
10:00am - 12:00pm: English Proficiency Test
Location: 415 Gershman Hall
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Lunch
Terra Dining Hall, Terra Hall (on Broad between Locust and Walnut)
1:00pm - 3:00pm: Writing Test
Location: 415 Gershman Hall
6:00pm – 9:30pm: Karaoke, Dance, and Dinner Party
Location: Hamilton Hall, Solmssen Court
For questions regarding International Student Orientation, please contact:
Mara Flamm
Director, International Student Services
412 Gershman Hall
215.717.6621
mflamm@uarts.edu
Gina Gugliemi
Coordinator, Student Affairs
311 Gershman Hall
215-717-6617
ggugliemi@uarts.edu
Michelle Nichols
Administrative Assistant, Academic Support Services
1500 Pine Street
215.717.6818
mnichols@uarts.edu
Important Offices and Locations During Orientation:
International Student Programs: Gershman 412
Mara Flamm: Director, International Student Programs
411 South Broad Street, Room 412
(Broad Street between Pine and Lombard Streets)
215.717.6621/mflamm@uarts.edu
Report here for questions and updates regarding International Student Orientation
Student Affairs: Gershman 311
411 South Broad Street
Broad Street between Pine and Lombard Streets
studentaffairs@uarts.edu
Report here for questions and updates regarding International Student Orientation
Academic Support Center: 101-103 Pine Hall
Melanie Boston: ESL Coordinator
1500 Pine Street, Room 103
215.717.6822/mboston@uarts.edu
Report here for questions and updates regarding International Student Orientation
Student Life/Residential Life: Gershman 302
411 South Broad Street
Broad Street between Pine and Lombard Streets
reslife@uarts.edu
Student Health Services: Gershman 306
411 South Broad Street
Broad Street between Pine and Lombard Streets
healthservices@uarts.edu
