Welcome Weeks

Welcome to St. Thomas--times two!

1. International Student Welcome Week - Monday-Friday, August 26-30

Monday, August 26:  Arrival & Move-In Day

• Recommended arrival date for new international students (learn about your first stop)
• Residence hall move-in for new undergraduate international students living on campus

All Week:  International Student Orientation and Social Activities

• Click here for Orientation information
• To learn about social activities, pick up your welcome packet at your SEVIS check-in appointment with International Student Services!
• Group shopping trips
• A "borrowing closet" (free clothes and room furnishings)
• An ice cream social
• ...and various fun group activities

2. St. Thomas Fall Welcome - Saturday, August 31 - end of September

A full schedule of Fall Welcome activities will be published by Campus Life as September approaches.

Fall Welcome activities typically include:

• Group shopping trips
• Free meals
• Dance parties
• Movies
• Sports events
• T-shirt giveaways
• A parade ("March Through The Arches")
• ...and more!