YOU ARE INVITED TO WESTMONT COLLEGE PRE-ORIENTATION 2008!
Westmont is committed to assisting International, MK (missionary kids) and TCK (third culture kids) during their transition to college life in the United States. This special Pre-Orientation is designed to help you begin your transition to Westmont College. Throughout Pre-Orientation you will learn about important information and services that will help you as you study in the United States. During this time you will have the opportunity to meet other students, faculty, and staff who will guide you throughout your time here at Westmont. We hope you will be able to join us at Pre-Orientation!
Tentative Schedule*
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26
6:00pm Check-In
7:00pm Dessert Reception at Monroe Dining Room
8:30pm Settle into your room
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27
8:00am Breakfast
8:45am “Transition to Westmont and Life in the U.S.”
11:00am Campus tour
12:00pm Westmont intercultural clubs and organizations
12:45pm Lunch
2:00pm Off-campus Excursion (includes opportunity to open bank account, tour downtown Santa Barbara, purchase last minute supplies)
5:30pm Dinner
6:30pm Dorm activities
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am Academic Overview
10:30am International students - Immigration and Employment Information
10:30am TCK and MK Identity
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm Join Orientation activities
*Subject to change
If you are interested in attending Pre-Orientation (there is no cost to student), please RSVP by completing the following information and return to Sandy Lyon, International Student Advisor, (slyon@westmont.edu) by Friday, June 13, 2008. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
All international, MK and TCK students are strongly encouraged to attend Pre-Orientation
Name of Student:________________________________________Westmont ID__________________
Who will be coming with you? (Please list names of parents and siblings. List ages of siblings.) ____________________________________________________________________________________
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Will you need transportation to campus? Yes__ No__
If so, what is your flight/train/bus arrival information: __________________________________
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We look forward to seeing you on campus and getting to know you!
My prayer is that God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ will be kind to you and will bless you with peace! 1 Corinthians 1: 3-4
Sandy Lyon, International Student Advisor, slyon@westmont.edu
Jodi Smith, Associate Director of Admission, jodsmith@westmont.edu
T.K. Erickson, Asst. Director of Admission for Diversity, terickson@westmont.edu