Continental Breakfast Available

Session I: Living and Learning in La Junta
This session covers communications, transportation, health, finances and getting involved on campus.

Leave on the OJC bus for Rocky Ford to participate in the Arkansas Valley Fair Parade

Lunch

Session II: Academic Matters
This session covers common course differences, registration processes, schedules and general policies like how to drop and add classes that are often concerns of international students.

ACCUPLACER Test (for students who have not taken the ACCUPLACER test prior to this)

IREX Meeting (for IREX Pakistan and UGRAD students to discuss program requirements)

Free Time (for students who have already taken the ACCUPLACER test)

Advisement, Course Registration and Getting your Student ID & paying your bill

-- As soon as you have completed the ACCUPLACER, you should go to be advised by Chellie who will help you select the appropriate classes for you.

-- You will take your course selection sheet to one of the Advisors in Student Services who will get you registered in these classes. If the class you want is full, the advisor will advise you to get on the waitlist, help you find another section or another class based on your degree plan.

-- AFTER you complete your course registration, you can get your student ID card and pay your bill in the Student Services Center.

Head out for a night of fun at the Arkansas Valley Fair in Rocky Ford. This is a great American cultural experience! Your food will be covered, but you may want to bring some pocket money if you want to play games, ride the rides or make any purchases.

We will be stopping at Wal-Mart on the way home. We recognize that some of you may not have been able to bring all the things that you needed with you and need the opportunity to pick those things up. Please keep in mind there are other students, so time will be limited. You will have another chance to go shopping the following day as well.

Breakfast

Session III: Imigration Matters
Bring your passport, I-20 or DS-2019, health insurance card to this session . This session goes over your basic responsibilities as M-1, F-1 or J-1 students in the USA, goes over paperwork and gives us the chance to capture certain information from you that we need for your file. We will also go over information on policies for work, travel and more that will be helpful to you during your time in the U.S. .

Campus Tour followed by “Straight Talk” with the International Orientation Leaders.

“Straight Talk” is just that – your chance to ask about professors, social life and the best way to call home and anything else you want to know and get answers from those who know first-hand … Current OJC international students – your orientation leaders.

Tour of La Junta with lunch at a local restaurant.

Tutorial on using MyOJC with Rhonda Dove from the Computer Center

Photo Scavenger Hunt

Session IV: Cultural Matters
This is by far the most entertaining and interactive session. We talk about cultural differences, perspectives, cultural challenges, culture shock – symptoms and how to work through it as well as other cultural challenges in a positive way.

Shopping Trip! Stops at different stores in the area.

Bowling & Dinner
Both dinner and bowling will be covered so come ready to have a little fun.

OJC Welcome Back Event
This event welcomes all students to OJC. Lunch will be served from noon and tables from various businesses around town and clubs will be set up so that you can get deals enter giveaways and get information about products and services that you might need.

IRO Welcome Pizza Party in the La Junta City Park
Come and join the International Relations Organization for pizza, games and other fun things in the La Junta City Park.

Rochelle Wallace oversees all activities that deal with international students, from recruiting, assisting with visas, academic advising, cultural adjustment support, and campus activities.