International Student Orientation Spring 2026

Every semester, International Student Services at Metro State provides an International Student Orientation to welcome newly admitted international students. The orientation covers information that directly affects international students, such as requirements for work authorization, traveling, health insurance, program extension, and tuition. Students will meet the ISS staff and review some important guidelines as they pertain to maintaining their F-1 student status.

During the orientation students will learn about some of the many other services offered at Metro State and have the opportunity to meet other international students. International student orientation provides essential information to assist new international students make a successful cultural and academic transition into their new settings. International student orientation is required for all new Metro State international students (both new to the U.S. and transfer students).

9–9:30 a.m. | Introduction to ISS and Metro State (Student Center 101)

• Kristy Nelson Ramos, Director of International Student Services

**Fruit, pastries, coffee, and water will be provided**

9:45–11 a.m. | Library and Information Services (Library and Learning Center)

• Robin Gee, Student Success Librarian

11–11:30 a.m. | Tutoring and Writing Center (Library and Learning Center, Room 219)

• Luke Morgan, Director of Writing Center

11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | Career Center (Library and Learning Center, Room 156)

• Rachel Nihart, Career Counselor

• Susan Hang, Internship and Apprenticeship Coordinator

12–1:30 p.m. | Lunch and Social Activities (Student Center 101) and Intro to MAIR

**Lunch will be provided**

1:30–1:45 p.m. | Student Health and Basic Needs (Student Center, Student Parent Center)

• Rachael Mills, Director of Student Health and Basic Needs

1:45 p.m.–2 p.m. | Student Life and Development (Student Center, Room 204)

• Tonia Baxter, New Student Orientation and First Year Experience Coordinator

2:15–2:30 p.m. | Gateway (Founders Hall, 1^st floor)

• Rachel Hanson, Associate Director, Gateway Student Services

2:45–3:15 p.m. | STEM+ Center (Jason R. Carter Science Education Center, Room 128)

• Ben Hamilton, Director of STEM+ Tutoring

3:30–4:30 p.m. | Maintaining F-1 Status, International Student Health Insurance (Student Center 101)

• Kristy Nelson Ramos, Director of International Student Services