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 in full upon arrival. 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 upon arrival.

Fall 2025 Orientation

Wednesday, August 20

Time Event
10 a.m.

IEC Student Welcome & Orientation

221 Webster Hall

Noon

Lunch (on your own)

1 p.m.

IEC Placement Testing (bring SCSU ID)

221 Webster Hall

Date TBD

Time Event
TBD

Check-in & International Student Orientation Breakfast

Location TBA

TBD

Formal Welcome & Breakfast

Location TBA

TBD

F-1 Visa Session (F-1 students only)

Location TBA

J-1 Visa Session (J-1 students only)

Location TBA

TBD

Group Rotations

  • Student ID Card (201 Miller Center)
  • Pay student health insurance (123 Administrative Services)
  • SEVIS registration form (Glacier South, Atwood Memorial Center)
  • Affinity Plus (banking) (First floor, Atwood Memorial Center)
  • Health consultation (206 Eastman Hall)

Optional

  • Campus Tour
    • Husky Bookstore (First floor, Atwood Memorial Center)
TBD

Lunch

Location TBA

TBD

Metro Bus Training (bring SCSU ID)

Location TBA

TBD 

Community Dinner

Location TBA

Monday, August 25

Time Event
9-10 a.m.

All IEC Student Meeting

221 Webster Hall

  • Level Placements and schedules
  • Classes begin after meeting