Participation in the orientation sessions is an important
requirement that must be completed prior to your departure. You
must attend a Site-Specific AND a Pre-Departure Orientation
session. The information presented during these sessions will help
prepare you for the program and allow you to make the
most of your experience abroad.
Can't make it in person? All orientation sessions are
conducted simultaneously via internet and phone. Sign up with our
office to participate and you will be able to see the slides, hear
the presenter, and ask questions via the online chat system. If you
have questions or concerns about the orientation schedule or any of
the information provided during orientation please contact us at
(718) 990-6105, or email us at: globalstudies@stjohns.edu
Below is the orientation schedule. There is no limit to the
number of orientation sessions you attend but make sure
you attend at least one.
Site-Specific Orientation: TBD
The Site-Specific Orientation is organized by the
program's faculty leader and will provide detailed information
on your program.
Mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation
The general Pre-Departure Orientaiton sessions have taken
place (May 4th and May 5th). We've posted the presentation below
for you're review:
Discover the World Pre-Departure Orientation
The Pre-Departure Orientations include information on
the advance preparations, university regulations, travel
tips and advice necessary to help keep you safe and healthy
while abroad.If you were unable to attend either of
these sessions, please
attend the make-up Online Pre-Departure Orientation
on:
Online Pre-Departure Orientation:
Tuesday, June 8th
(2:00 - 3:30)
RSVP required! In order to attend the online orientation, you
must sign up with our office at least one day before the
orientation takes place. We will email you the access information
the day of the scheduled orientation session. You can sign up by
calling 718-990-6105 or emailing globalstudies@stjohns.edu.
Please provide your name, email address and phone number.
Parent Pre-Departure Orientation
We appreciate all the parents who attended our
pre-departure orientation events (April 23rd and April 26th). If
you missed any of the information presented or were unable to
attend the in-person or online orientations, you'll find a
copy of the presentation below. Please review and let us
know if you have any questions.
Parent Pre-Departure Orientation Presentation
Online Pre-Departure Orientation
Available simulataneously with each of the in-person orientations.
In order to attend the online orientation, you must sign up with
our office at least one day before the orientation takes place. We
will email you the access information the day of the scheduled
orientation session. You can sign up by calling 718-990-6105 or
emailing globalstudies@stjohns.edu.
Please provide your name, your son or daughter's name, your email
address and phone number.
Please keep in mind that our office is not able to conduct
individual orientations. While we are always available to
answer specific questions, we do not have the availability to cover
all the orientation material with individuals. If you have
questions or concerns about the scheduling of future orientation
session please contact our office.