Fall 2026 Orientation Schedule

Orientation Days Daily Schedule

By attending orientation, you'll be set up for success for your first semester on campus. You'll get your questions answered, meet with International Center staff, learn about a variety of offices and services available to UND students, and meet with other international students.

Monday, August 17th

Memorial Union | Ballroom C (2nd Floor)

Time	Event
8:30-9 a.m.	Check-in Continental Breakfast
9-9:15 a.m.	Welcome and Introductions Vice Provost for SEM, Enrollment Management, Janelle Kilgore Director of the International Center, Dr. Manuela Gabriel
9:15-10 a.m.	Overview of Orientation Schedule Introduction of International Center Staff Members, Mission, Services and Resources of the International Center
10-10:15 a.m.	Setting Yourself Up for Success Things You Need to Know to Start Your Time Here at UND
10:15-10:30 a.m.	Break
10:30 a.m. -12 p.m.	Immigration Information
12 - 1 p.m.	Lunch VP Student Affairs, Dr. Art Malloy
1-1:30 p.m.	Safety on Campus Director of Emergency Management, Jennifer Berger
1:30-2 p.m.	Immunizations and Health Insurance Director SHS, Telissa Stumpf Medical Billing Supervisor, Brittany Olson Insurance & Billing Specialist, Heather Martine
2:05-2:30 p.m.	Kahoot Game with Door Prizes
2:30-3 p.m.	Questions & Answers (Q&A)- International Student Panel   Hyunsik; Raja; Noreen; Achouak; Md Hasibul
3:15 p.m.	Final Drawing
3:15-3:30 p.m.	International Organization (IO) Presentation

Tuesday, August 18th

Memorial Union | International Center 300 (3rd Floor)

Time	Event
8:30-9 a.m	Continental Breakfast
9-9:30 a.m.	Graduate School Resources Director of Graduate Studies, Laura Look
9:30-10 a.m.	On Campus Employment Student Employment Specialist, Jade Gourneau
10-10:30 a.m.	University Campus Police UPD Police Officer, Loseni Bility
10:30-11 a.m.	Student Care & Conduct Assistant VP for Student Affairs & Dean of Students, Dr. Alex Pokornowski Assistant Dean of Students-Care & Support, Tina Lindman Assistant Dean of Students-Community Standards, Linnea Nelson
11-11:30 a.m.	Center for Innovation Resources Entrepreneur Coach & Startup Specialist, Sona Lesmeister
11:30-12:30 p.m.	Lunch
12:30-1 p.m.	Counseling Resources Associate Director of Operations, Carolyn Broden
1 -1:30 p.m.	Equal Opportunity & Title IX Resolution Manager, Kyle Markwardt Civil Rights Specialist, Eric Skaja
1:30 p.m.	Bus Leaves for City Tour
2-3 p.m.	City Hall Tour and Meet and Greet with Grand Forks City Administrators
3:15-4:45 p.m.	Shopping Time – Walmart Area
5 p.m.	Bus-Pick-Up to Return to UND