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International Student Orientation 2026 Schedule

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Saturday, September 12

11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.Welcome Event (Location: Bechtel International Center) (Optional)
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Brunch (Location: AFDC: Arrillaga Family Dining Commons) (Optional)
12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.Move In Residence Halls 
  
  

Sunday, September 13

9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.Welcome Event (Location: Bechtel International Center) (Optional)
11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.Brunch  (Location: AFDC: Arrillaga Family Dining Commons)
12:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.Move In (Location: Dorms)
1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.Campus Tour (Optional) 
2:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.Shopping Trip II (Location: Faculty Club) (Optional) Meet at curb outside Faculty Club
2:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.Alternative Activity: Palo Alto Walk  (Location: Bechtel International Center
5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.RA Meet & Greet (Location: Dorm Lounges)
6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.Dinner (Location: AFDC: Arrillaga Family Dining Commons)
7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.S'mores Night (Location: Lake Lag BBQ Pit

Monday, September 14

7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.Breakfast (Location: AFDC: Arrillaga Family Dining Commons)
9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.Resources for Thriving (Location: Building 420, Room 040)
11:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.Q & A with ISO Coordinators (Location: Building 420, Room 040)
12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.Lunch (Location: AFDC: Arrillaga Family Dining Commons)
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Capture the Flag (Location: Wilbur Field)
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.Alternate Activity: Tote Bag Painting (Location: Arguello Field)
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Fountain Hopping (Location: Memorial Auditorium )
6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.Final Banquet and Cultural Night  (Location: Bechtel International Center

Tuesday, September 15

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.Breakfast (Location: AFDC: Arrillaga Family Dining Commons)
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.Financial Aid Session (Location: Building 420, Room 040)
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Mandatory Immigration Session (Location: Building 420, Room 040)
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.Lunch (Location: AFDC: Arrillaga Family Dining Commons