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Our office will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents’ Day. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday.

International Student Orientation 2025 Schedule

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Saturday, September 13

09:00 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 
3:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.Shopping Trip (Location: Faculty Club) (Optional) Meet at curb outside Faculty Club
3:30 p.m.- 4:45 p.m.Q&A for Parents with I-Center Staff (Location: Geology Corner, Room 105)
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Parents' and Family Members' Reception  (Location: Bechtel International Center
6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.Dinner (Location: AFDC: Arrillaga Family Dining Commons)
7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.Football Home Game Watch Party at the Stanford Stadium
9:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. RA Meet and Greet in Dorm Lounges 

Sunday, September 14

10:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.Brunch  (Location: AFDC: Arrillaga Family Dining Commons)
11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.Scavenger Hunt and Campus Tour (Location: Bechtel International Center
2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.Shopping Trip II (Location: Faculty Club) (Optional) Meet at curb outside Faculty Club
2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.Alternative Activity: Palo Alto Walk  (Location: Bechtel International Center
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 15

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 )
6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.Cultural Gala (Location: Bechtel International Center

Tuesday, September 16

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