International Student Orientation will take place Thursday, Aug. 15 through Saturday, Aug. 17. International students will also take part in New Student Orientation, Aug. 18-25. International Student Orientation arrival will take place Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 9 a.m. through Thursday, Aug. 15 at 5 p.m.


International Student Orientation Schedule

If you have specific questions about orientation, please contact First-Year Experience and Family Programs at 216.368.1352 or orientation@case.edu.

International Student Orientation is a two-day program to help acclimate you to campus and provide resources to create a seamless transition to American culture and higher education.


International Student Orientation will:

  • Assist with your acclimation process before the start of New Student Orientation
  • Allow you to adjust to a different time zone, language and environment
  • Provide a welcoming transition experience that is meaningful, informative and engaging
  • Prepare you for New Student Orientation, where you will participate in group programs with domestic and international students
  • Connect you with faculty members, staff members, Orientation Leaders and International Student Ambassadors
  • Provide academic, social and practical programming that focuses on challenges and areas of concern specific to international students
  • Orient you to Cleveland through off-campus excursions