International Center

Fall 2006 Undergraduate, Graduate & MK/TCK International Orientation Schedule

The staff of APU’s International Center are excited to welcome you to be a part of the APU community. Below you’ll find more information about International Orientation. It’s required for all new international students to attend International Orientation in order to register for classes. You will appreciate the orientation because it gives new students all the information they need to succeed at APU! 

International Orientation schedule: (Please arrive on-time)

Tuesday, August 29^th, 2006             9:00 am until 5:00 pm 

This day includes a campus tour, obtaining your I.D. card, email setup, and optional dinner and shopping.

Wednesday, August 30^th, 2006         8:45 am until 5:00 pm

Informative sessions on immigration, academics, how to register for class and an introduction to U.S. culture.

Thursday, August 31^st, 2006            10:30 am until 4:30 pm (optional day)

An afternoon of free food and fun at a home near APU’s campus.

What to Bring:

1. Passport
2. I-94 form
3. Your Health/Immunization records
4. Comfortable shoes for the campus tour on Tuesday

A small breakfast and full lunch are provided for free on Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday, a free BBQ lunch is provided.

What is APU’s International Orientation? An orientation for incoming international students and Americans who grew up abroad. The purpose is to provide you with services and programs to give you a good beginning at APU. There is no fee required for attending International Orientation.

Am I required to attend International Orientation? Yes. All incoming international students must attend International Orientation in order to register for your classes. Tuesday and Wednesday are required. Thursday is an optional day. Undergraduate students are required to attend the “normal” APU orientation starting on Friday, September 1^st.

Where is International Orientation? The LAPC Room is located on APU’s East Campus next to the cafeteria (the main campus) near the trolley stop. Look for the signs around campus that say, “International Orientation”. Click on this link to view a map: http://www.apu.edu/azusa/campusmap/ . The LAPC room is #47 on the 2nd page.

The International Center staff will do it’s best to assist you with your transition and adjustment to APU and look forward to meeting you. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact us.

Contact Information:

Wankunda Mutala

International Orientation Coordinator

International Center
Azusa Pacific University
Phone: (626) 812-3055
Fax: (626) 815-3801
Email: issprogramstu@apu.edu