Welcome to SCSU!

Welcome to the Intensive English Center and St. Cloud State University. As a new student, you are required to participate in orientation. On-campus orientation will be provided to students joining us in the United States. Students will also complete the IEC program orientation online via D2L. New F-1/J-1 international students must also complete international student orientation. Check your e-mail for more information about orientation, tuition, placement testing, and IEC course registration.

International Students (F-1/J-1 visa), bring on your first day:

  • signed I-20, passport/visa
  • contact information
  • immunization information
  • tuition and international student health insurance
  • $150 orientation fee

IEC Tuition & Health Insurance Fees Due: Tuition & health insurance are due before classes begin. Payment plans are available with a $300 deposit towards IEC tuition. The rest of the tuition & student fees can be paid using the SCSU basic payment plan. Insurance is not eligible for a payment plan and must be paid in full before classes begin.

Fall 2026 Orientation

Intensive English Center Orientation Schedule: Day One

Tuesday, August 18
Time Event
TBD

Check-in for International Student Orientation 
Location TBD
TBD

Formal Welcome
Location TBD
TBD

F-1 Visa Session (F-1 Students Only)
Location TBD

Maximizing your Experience (Semester@SCSU & Sponsored Students)
Location TBD
TBD

Academic & Cultural Sharing Scholarship Session (F-1 Students Only)
Location TBD

Maximizing your Experience (Semester@SCSU & Sponsored Students)
Location TBD
TBD

Safety Session

Location TBD
TBD

Health Insurance

Location TBD
TBD

President's Luncheon for New International Students

Location TBD
TBD

Group Rotations

  • Student ID Card—201 Miller Center Library
  • Pay student health insurance—123 Administrative Services Building
  • Complete SEVIS Registration 
  • Affinity Plus (banking)—Atwood First Floor
  • Schedule health consultation—206 Eastman Hall

Optional:

  • Campus Tour
  • Visit Husky Bookstore—Atwood first floor

Follow your Group Leader
TBD

CIS Social Hour
Location TBD
TBD

CIS Underground Social-Dinner Provided 

  • Free pizza
  • Bowling and Billiards
Location TBD
TBD

Walmart Shopping Trip
Location TBD
Intensive English Center Orientation Schedule: Day Two

Wednesday, August 19
Time Event
TBD

Check-in for International Student Orientation & Breakfast

Location TBD
10-11 a.m.

IEC Student Welcome and Orientation
221 Webster Hall
TBD

International Student Lunch
Location TBD
1-4 p.m.

IEC Placement Test
221 Webster Hall
TBD

Community Dinner

Location TBD
Intensive English Center Orientation Schedule: Day Three

Thursday, August 20
Time Event
TBD

Check-in & International Student Orientation Breakfast
Location - TBD
TBD

Group Rotations

  • Student ID Card—201 Miller Center Library
  • Pay student health insurance—123 Administrative Services Building
  • Complete SEVIS Registration—Atwood, Glacier South
  • Affinity Plus (banking)—Atwood First Floor
  • Schedule health consultation—206 Eastman Hall

Optional:

  • Campus Tour
  • Visit Husky Bookstore—Atwood first floor

Follow your Group Leader
TBD

Metro Bus Training (SCSU Student ID card required)

  • Metro Bus "How to Ride the Bus" Presentation
  • Mini-bus ride

Atwood Theatre, Atwood Memorial Center 
TBD

Community Dinner
Location - TBD
Intensive English Center Orientation Schedule: Day Four

Monday, August 24
Time Event

9-10 a.m.

All IEC Student Meeting
221 Webster Hall

  • Level Placements and schedules
  • Classes begin after meeting

Tuition and health insurance is due
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