The document summarizes Nova Southeastern University's development of a Virtual Pre-Arrival Orientation (VPAO) for its over 1,200 international students from 116 countries. The VPAO consists of 7 online modules that provide essential pre-arrival information to international students on topics like introducing NSU, health insurance, technology, housing, academics, and transportation. It was created using simple online tools and is designed to be easily accessible and contain only necessary details needed before students travel to the university. The VPAO aims to help prepare international students for their experience by addressing common pre-arrival questions and needs.

1.
Preparing International Students
for their New Life:
An Innovative Virtual
Pre-Arrival Orientation
Alejandra ParraAlejandra Parra
Nova Southeastern UniversityNova Southeastern University
October 2012October 2012

2. Office of International AffairsOffice of International Affairs
Mission
The mission of the Office of International Affairs
is to develop, facilitate, and oversee high quality
innovative international programs, initiatives
and partnerships by providing leadership,
coordination, and service to students and faculty
both on and off campus.

3. NSU International Student EnrollmentNSU International Student Enrollment
International Enrollment on campus:
over 1,200 students (student visa)
116 countries represented on
campus

4. Interesting Facts aboutInteresting Facts about
International Students at NSU…International Students at NSU…

5. Interesting Facts aboutInteresting Facts about
International Students at NSU…International Students at NSU…

6. Preparing InternationalPreparing International
StudentsStudents BeforeBefore
They Arrive in the USThey Arrive in the US

7. Virtual Pre-arrival OrientationVirtual Pre-arrival Orientation
Access InstructionsAccess Instructions

8. Some Questions….Some Questions….
• What are the needs of International Students
BEFORE they arrive in the United States?
• What do they need to know?
• How do they feel?
• What questions do they have?
• What do they know/don’t
they know?

9. Our responseOur response
A Virtual Pre-Arrival Orientation (VPAO)
•Easy to follow
•Designed using simple technology tools
•With basic information to prepare students
for their experience
•ONLY containing details that students need
BEFORE they travel

10. NSU ResourcesNSU Resources
Office of
Information
Technology
OIT
NSU online platform
Innovation
Zone
I-Zone
Online module design

13. NSU Virtual Pre-arrival OrientationNSU Virtual Pre-arrival Orientation
7 Modules
•Intro to NSU
•Office of International Students
•Health Insurance
•Technology
•Housing/Packing
•Academic Pre-Arrival Information
•Transportation and Check in

16. Intro to NSU

20. OISS

22. Health Insurance

25. Technology

27. Housing

33. Academic Info

39. Arrival Info

49. Thank you!Thank you!