SPRING 2008 General Information Session

***All session will begin on Wednesday, January 23^rd, 2008 until Tuesday, April 29^th, 2008 (Exception: February 13^th, March 17^th to March 23^rd, and April 21^st

Study Abroad General Information Sessions(GIS)

Monday: 11 am
Tuesday: 2 pm
Wednesday: 3 pm
Thursday: 10 am
Friday:1 pm
Place: 107 Taft Hall

Study Abroad General Information Sessions help students interested in overseas study to learn about the study abroad process, about URI's policies related to study abroad and the off-campus opportunities available to URI students. Attendance in one of the GIS sessions is MANDATORY before a student can make an appointment with a Study Abroad Advisor.

NSE Information Sessions

Monday: 1 pm
Tuesday: 12 noon
Wednesday: 11:30 am
Thursday: 3 pm
Friday: 12:30 pm
Place:107 Taft Hall

Summer Programs Drop-in Sessions

Information to be
announced later

Exchange Student Welcome Day & Airport Pickup
DATE:	2008-08-27
TIME:	09:00:00 AM - 04:00:00 PM
PLACE:	OIE/NSE, Taft Hall, Room 107
Stop by and meet the OIE/NSE staff, obtain assistance moving into your residence, pick-up a bagged lunch at 107 Taft Hall between 12noon-2pm.

Exchange Student Welcome Coffee
DATE:	2008-08-28
TIME:	09:00:00 AM - 10:00:00 AM
PLACE:	OIE/NSE, Taft Hall, Room 107
Meet the OIE/NSE staff and other exchange students. Continental breakfast.

Exchange Student Campus Tour
DATE:	2008-08-28
TIME:	10:30:00 AM - 11:30:00 AM
PLACE:	Meet at the OIE/NSE, Taft Hall, Room 107
Come for a tour of the URI Campus!

Exchange Student Shopping Trip
DATE:	2008-08-28
TIME:	01:00:00 PM - 05:00:00 PM
PLACE:	Depart from the International Center, 37 Lower College Rd.

Exchange Student Orientation
DATE:	2008-08-29
TIME:	01:00:00 PM - 03:00:00 PM
PLACE:	University Club, 95 Upper College Rd.
MANDATORY for all incoming Exchange Students! Orientation information provided, obtain important information related to being an exchange student at URI. Buffet lunch provided.

Exchange Student Pizza Party
DATE:	2008-08-29
TIME:	05:00:00 PM - 06:00:00 PM
PLACE:	Rainbow Diversity House

Exchange Student Newport Trip
DATE:	2008-08-30
TIME:	12:00:00 PM - 06:00:00 PM
PLACE:	Depart from the International Center, 37 Lower College Rd. at 12 Noon for Newport and depart Newport at 6pm for return back to URI.

International Exchange Student Orientation
DATE:	2008-09-01
TIME:	12:00:00 PM - 02:00:00 PM
PLACE:	Senate Chambers, Memorial Union
Mandatory for all International Exchange Students. Information related to US visa regulations, employment, drivers licenses, etc. Bring your passport and visa documents to this orientation. Lunch provided.

Classes Begin
DATE:	2008-09-03
TIME:	12:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 AM
PLACE:

Welcome BBQ
DATE:	2008-09-05
TIME:	12:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 AM
PLACE:	International Center, 37 Lower College Rd.
Welcome BBQ for all visiting exchange students and friends!

Study Abroad Photo Contest Deadline
DATE:	2008-09-10
TIME:	04:00:00 PM - 12:00:00 AM
PLACE:	OIE/NSE, Taft Hall, Room 107
Deadline to submit photos for the 4th Annual Study Abroad Photo Contest. For more details, please visit http://www.uri.edu/international/PDF/Study%20AbroadPhoto%20Contest.pdf

Study Abroad Fair
DATE:	2008-09-17
TIME:	11:00:00 AM - 03:00:00 PM
PLACE:	Memorial Union Ballroom

Parent's Weekend Open House
DATE:	2008-10-31
TIME:	12:00:00 PM - 04:00:00 PM
PLACE:	Office Of International Education, 107 Taft Hall
Visit the Office of International Education & National Student Exchange to learn more about off-campus study opportunities, such as study abroad and National Student Exchange programs. Staff will be available to answer questions and provide resource material. For additional information on off-campus programs visit: http://www.uri.edu/international

Before You Leave Day
DATE:	2008-12-11
TIME:	09:00:00 AM - 03:00:00 PM
PLACE:	OIE/NSE, Taft Hall, Room 107
For all visiting exchange students leaving URI at the end of the Fall 2008 semester. Come say farewell and tie up all loose ends for a smooth transition home.