All new international students are required to attend Wentworth’s two-day International Student Orientation, as well as Wentworth Opening Week (WOW).
International Student Orientation begins on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. If you plan to live at Wentworth in one of our residence halls, please arrive on campus on August 29 between 8AM-11AM to move into your on-campus room. Once you have moved in, you will participate in International Student Orientation.
If you plan to live off-campus in an apartment, please arrive at Wentworth’s campus on August 29 before 11:30AM to check-in for International Student Orientation. The schedule for International Student Orientation is still being developed. Listed below is a sample schedule from 2011.
Schedule
August 31
8:00AM – 11:30AM International Student Check-In - West Lot
10:30AM – Optional Campus Tour leaves from West Lot
12PM – Welcome Luncheon and Orientation Sessions I & II - Evans Way/Tudbury Auditorium
4:15PM Free Time
6:00PM Optional Dinner and Shopping Trip - Meet at the Wentworth Hall Stairs
September 1
Session IV Orientation- All international Students who did not participate in a June Orientation will take part in the last session of Orientation
September 2-4
Wentworth Opening Week
Please contact us with any questions by emailing International Student Services at iss@wit.edu.
Parking
During International Student Orientation you will be asked to park in the Annex Parking Lot. You do not need to pay for parking during orientation.
During the normal academic year, the fee for a commuter permit is $200.00 dollars per academic semester; the permit is valid from the hours of 7:00am to 10:00pm daily. Parking is available in the Ira Allen Lot, Parker Street Lot and Sweeney Lot. Additional parking is available in the West Lot after 3:00pm. Questions regarding parking should be directed to Public Safety at 617-989-4400.
