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International Orientation 2024

August 20-22, 2024

We are so excited that you are joining us for International Orientation and we look forward to meeting and serving you in August! International Orientation (IO) is designed for our incoming International Students (F-1 Visa), Missionary Kids (MK), and Third Culture Kids (TCK), to help with the entry and transition into a different country and culture as you prepare for your time at Taylor University.

You will have the opportunity to not only meet your fellow classmates, but also upperclassmen who have volunteered their time and talents to welcome you into this community. It is our hope and prayer that during this time, you will begin to develop friendships, find a place of belonging, and remember the goodness and faithfulness of He who has called you to Taylor.

FAQs

When should I arrive to Taylor?

Students and parents should plan to arrive at Taylor on Tuesday, August 20th, 2024, between 12–4 pm. Please check in at registration at the Boren Campus Center upon arrival.

Where will I stay during International Orientation?

Students will be able to move into their room in their residence hall after arrival and registration. Parents and family members would need to make separate arrangements. The Taylor website offers a great list of lodging options in the area.

Who will pick me up from the airport?

If you are traveling by yourself and need transportation from the Indianapolis airport, we will provide shuttle buses on Tuesday, August 20th at 10 am and 2 pm. Please indicate travel information when you register for IO.

If you are traveling to campus with your parents/host family, please refer to the Maps and Directions page for directions.

Get to Know Us!

International Orientation Co-Directors

Amy Vasudevan

Human Physiology and Preventative Medicine, Class of 2025
Home: India
Email: amy_vasudevan@taylor.edu

Sam Jones

Global Studies, Class of 2026
Home: Mexico and Tennessee
Email: samuel_jones1@taylor.edu

International Orientation Cabinet Members

Hoonie Lee

Chemistry, Class of 2025
Home: South Korea
Email: seunghun_lee@taylor.edu

Rhoda Belachew

Political Science, Philosophy & Economics, Class of 2026
Home: Ethiopia
Email: rhoda_belachew@taylor.edu

Sydney Dolson

Christian Ministries, Class of 2025
Home: Indiana
Email: sydney_dolson@taylor.edu

Questions?

Please contact Nate Chu, Director of International Student Programs, at nathan_chu@taylor.edu

(NOTE: International Orientation is not the same as Welcome Weekend, which begins on Friday, August 23, 2024 for all incoming students. If you are looking to register for Welcome Weekend, see below.)