ORIENTATION

Congratulations on your admission to Dallas International!  

If you have not completed your preregistration paperwork, please visit our Next Steps page. We look forward to seeing you on campus for Orientation!*

If you have any questions regarding Orientation, please contact Caiti Plante at (972) 708-7400 x2424 or caiti_plante@diu.edu.

*Students taking only distance education courses are not required to attend Orientation.

Choose an Orientation to attend

Most students attend the Orientation program immediately preceding the beginning of their classes. However, you may instead choose to attend an Orientation offered earlier in the term. Please be sure to contact Admissions if you plan on attending an earlier program. Below, view specific dates:

Are you a returning student?

  • If you were last enrolled more than 2 years ago, you may either complete online Orientation or attend the on-campus Orientation program. Returning students will be contacted closer to the time of Orientation with more details. 
  • If you were last enrolled less than 2 years ago, you are not required to complete or attend any Orientation.

If you have any questions about your Orientation requirements or options, please contact Caiti Plante at (972) 708-7400 x2424 or caiti_plante@diu.edu. Visit our Returning Student page for more information about re-entry.

Not starting classes next term? View the Orientation Calendar for more dates.

Orientation Schedule

Below are listed the typical schedules for Dallas International Orientation programs. Please note that these are subject to change. Once admitted and registered, you will receive further details closer to the date(s) of your Orientation.

Two-day Orientations

Day 1:   3:00-5:00pm, with dinner following

Day 2:   8:00am-12:00pm

One-day Orientations

8:00am-12:00pm

 

See more details about the next upcoming Orientation program below.

 

Please be sure to bring the following information/items with you to Orientation:

  • Photo ID (passport or driver’s license)
  • Permanent and local address information
  • Telephone number
  • Emergency contact information
  • Any passwords you have already been using for Dallas International business
  • Any electronic devices on which you would like to have Wi-Fi access

 

Agenda – Wednesday, April 3 (Pike building)

9:30 a.m.          Check-In and Photo (Pike 118)

9:35 a.m.          Dallas Int’l Essentials

10:15 a.m.        Campus Tour

10:35 a.m.        Library Orientation (Library, in Pike building)

11:20 a.m.        Computer Orientation (Computer Lab = Mahler 6)

12:00 p.m.       Lunch *The Dining Hall will be open at 12.

 

Checklist: Please use the rest of the day to finish any remaining business.

  • Confirm financial arrangements with Business Manager (Pike 112),
    then make payment to Cashier (Pike 112)
  • ILC registration/ILC building access name badge (Welcome Desk, Mahler)
  • ILC parking sticker/vehicle registration (Welcome Desk, Mahler)
  • Sign up for the ILC News and ILC Messages (Welcome Desk, Mahler)
  • Confirm mail delivery location with both the Welcome Desk and the Mailroom
  • Meet with adviser as needed (by mutual appointment)
  • Take electronic devices to Computing Services for Wi-Fi access (Mahler 11)

What to bring to Orientation

Day 1

  • Government-approved I.D. (driver’s license or passport)

Day 2

  • Comfortable walking shoes and drinking water for the Campus Tour
  • Orientation Packets (received on Day 1 of Orientation)
  • Password to log in to Campus Café
    You should have received this information for post-admission paperwork and registration. Please email online@diu.edu if you do not have your username or password for your account.
  • Permanent address & local address while at Dallas International
  • Emergency contact info
  • Payment for tuition
    E-check, cash, check, credit/debit (via PayPal), or money order accepted. Payment plans possible. Visit our How to Pay page for more information.
  • Packed lunch or cash for the Dining Hall
  • If you are with a sending agency: documentation of any training requirements (for when you meet with your academic advisor)

Where to find us

Dallas International is located on the International Linguistics Center (ILC) about 25 minutes south of downtown Dallas.  Visit our Location & Directions page.

When you arrive on campus, you will first notice the Mahler building with flags out front.  Park in front of Mahler and stop by the Welcome Desk just inside the glass doors.  At the Welcome Desk, pick up a map of the center, sign in as a visitor, and register your vehicle with the ILC.

Those living on campus should be sure to check in to their rooms before Orientation begins since the SIL Housing Office may close before Orientation concludes.

Housing

Housing should be arranged prior to your arrival on campus. Although Dallas International does not provide any housing, on-campus accommodations may be available through the SIL Housing Office. Visitors are always welcome to stay in on-campus housing as well. For more information or to make reservations, visit our Housing and Campus Services page for more information.

Other Resources

Other links you may find helpful as you prepare to come to Dallas International: