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
8:30-9:30 a.m. 

Check-in for International Student Orientation 
Centennial Hall Student Lounge, First Floor
9-9:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast
Centennial Hall Room 100
9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Group Rotations

  • Student ID Card—201 Miller Center Library
  • Pay student health insurance—123 Administrative Services Building
  • Complete SEVIS Registration— Centennial Hall Lobby
  • 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
4-5 p.m.

Dinner with the Community 

Location TBD
7:30-9:30 p.m.

Walmart Shopping Trip
Meet outside between Atwood Memorial Center & Garvey entrance
Intensive English Center Orientation Schedule: Day Two

Wednesday, August 19
Time Event
8:15-9 a.m.

Check-in for International Student Orientation & Breakfast

Atwood Memorial Center (Main Lobby)
9-9:15 a.m.

Formal Welcome

Atwood Memorial Center Voyageurs
9:15-9:45 a.m.

F-1 Visa Session

Atwood Memorial Center Voyageurs

F-1 Students Only

J-1 Visa Session 

Atwood Memorial Center Glacier

J-1 Students Only
10-10:20 a.m.

IEC Student Welcome and Orientation
221 Webster Hall
10:20-10:50 a.m.

Safety Session

Atwood Memorial Center Voyageurs
10:55-11:25 a.m.

Health Insurance Session

Atwood Memorial Center Voyageurs
11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

President’s Luncheon for New International Students

Joined by President's Cabinet and Provost's Council

Atwood Memorial Center Voyageurs
1-4 p.m.

IEC Placement Test
221 Webster Hall
3-4:20 p.m.

Metro Bus Training

**SCSU Student ID required

  • Metro Bus " How to Ride the Bus" Presentation
  • Mini Bus ride
4:30-5:30 p.m.

Dinner

Location TBD
5:30-7:30 p.m.

Community Walks

  • Lake George
  • Clemens/Munsinger Gardens

Meet outside Atwood, Walk to Lake George and enjoy the fun!
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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