New International Student Orientation
FALL 2008 Orientation Schedule of Events
The International Student Orientation is designed to acclimate you to the campus, take care of many practical matters, and to give you the opportunity to make new friends. New students may arrive at Hiram College up to two days prior to orientation. Residence Halls and room numbers will be assigned prior to orientation so students will be permitted to move directly into their rooms.
Family members and relatives accompanying the student will find wonderful accomodations in Hiram and/or in the surrounding area. Transportation may be arranged from the airport to the campus, however transportation between Hiram College and local accomodations will be the responsibility of the student and/or family.
When the New International Student Orientation is over, the Hiram College Institute Week will begin. All new students will participate in Institute Week. This is a great time to meet many faculty members, staff, other new students, get acquainted with the campus, and make many new friends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is transportation provided from the airport/bus terminal to the Hiram College campus?
Yes. The Office of International Student Services provides free shuttle service on specified arrival days for new students and their families from the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport/Cleveland Greyhound Bus Terminal (Cleveland, Ohio) to Hiram College. If you choose to use this service, you must complete the Arrival Form included in your "Information to Know Before Coming To Campus" folder. Please send the Arrival Form to the office as soon as your travel plans are finalized. Please note: Hiram College is unable to provide any additional transportation services to or from Hiram due to campus orientation and events, therefore we ask that family/relatives arrange and pay for additional travel and return transportation to the airport or bus terminal.
What is included in the Residence Hall room?
Your residence hall room includes a bed, mattress, desk, chair, bureau, closet, phone, individual computer port, and mirror. Please note: Linens are not included. Please plan ahead and pack a set of extra long twin size linens for your first few nights. To minimize luggage, you may consider shipping items from home or purchasing items during the International Orientation shopping trip. Our office will hold boxes until you arrive, contact the International Student Advisor prior to shipping and allow 5-7 weeks for shipping internationally.
Please send your packages to the following address:
Via Courier:
Hiram College
International Student Services
YOUR NAME
11715 Garfield
Hiram, OH 44234 (USA)
Via Post:
Hiram College
International Student Services
YOUR NAME
PO Box 67
Hiram, OH 44234 (USA)
What should I bring to the New International Student Orientation?
Please bring the International Student Handbook, "HC International," sufficient traveler's checks or cash in US Dollars only for immediate expenses during your first two weeks, and a big SMILE! We have many fun activities and we hope you enjoy this time!