Every Fall and Spring Semester the International Student Office hosts the F-1 Student Orientation. This Orientation is a fun and relaxing time for new and returning F-1 students to meet and exchange, along with learning about the important and vital aspects of being an International F-1 Student at GateWay Community College. To ensure academic success and cultural adaptation, GateWay professionals, professors, representatives, and returning F-1 Students come together to welcome all F-1 students.
International Student Orientation Topics
- F-1 Student Rules and Regulations: An Overview of the Do’s and Don’ts
- International Student Health Insurance Plan (Insurance Representative)
- Campus Resources: The Learning Center, Library, Career Center, Cashiers, Center for Student Life.
- The American Classroom: Faculty Guest Speaker
- Working on Campus
- Filing for U.S. Taxes
- Campus Safety presented by College Safety Officer
- Join The Club: Introduction to Campus Life
- Success at GateWay!
- Bank Information: Desert Schools Bank (sign up for appointment, visit)
- How to Adapt to Phoenix
- Cultural Issues (new and returning students)
- American Holidays
- Getting a Social Security Number and Driver’s license
- Finding and Furnishing Your Apartment
- Community Resources (Public Library, State Parks)
- Eating in America: Nutritional Counsel From Health Professionals