The 3-sentence summary is: Student orientation will take place from January 9-12, 2013 at U-Bora Tower, with activities including registration, introductions from the president and deans, an overview of the academic process, distribution of laptops, a dhow cruise, and a desert safari. On Wednesday, students will have lunch at Wafi Gourmet and visit Dubai Mall, learn about lifestyle needs in Dubai, and have an intro to the city. Thursday will include an academic process overview, lunch at Mall of Emirates, and a dinner cruise. Saturday will conclude with a desert safari in the late afternoon.

1. Student Orientation
January 9-12, 2013

2. Welcome to U-Bora Tower

3. Wednesday Morning, January 9
Welcome to the College
• Registration & Hospitality Hour
• Student Registration
o Photo IDs
• President's Welcome
o Faculty and Staff Introductions
o Orientation Schedule (Ms. Suzanne Ryan)

4. Overview of Activities/Schedule
• Wednesday, January 9
Morning Greeting from President and Welcome to the College, Lunch at Wafi Gourmet at Dubai
Mall/Visit Du and Afternoon Intro to Dubai/Lifestyle Needs
• Thursday, January 10
Morning Welcome from Dean of Counseling and Student Services With Overview of Academic
Process, Word from the Founders, Lunch at Mall of Emirates and Afternoon MacBooks
Distribution/Orientation, Dhow Cruise at Marina
• Friday, January 11 - OFF
• Saturday, January 12
Day of Social Activities and Departure for Desert Safari in Late Afternoon
• Classes Start: Sunday, January 13

5. Wednesday Morning, January 9
Welcome to the College
• Building Access & Emergency Procedures
(Mr. Oussama Benrekia)
 Building Access Card Distribution
 Fire plan and Fire drill (Buddy System)
 Emergency Medical and Other (Phone 999)
• Campus Walk Through (Dr. Michael Dobe)

6. Coming Soon! Node Chairs

7. Coming Soon! Media:Scape Room

8. Wednesday Lunch at Wafi Gourmet Dubai Mall
After Lunch a Trip to to Dubai Mall du Shop

9. Wednesday Afternoon, January 9
Lifestyle Needs (Ms. Suzanne Ryan and
Dr. Katherine Green)
• Riding the Metro
• Taxis and the Shuttle
• Shopping
• Banking & ATM Expectations
• Student Organizations/Government
• 2 PM Dubai Time Connect With FVC London
• Student Apps for MSJC Online Classes and Services
• Visit to Global Village with Dinner (Bus leaves IHC
after Dr. Green's presentation)
• Return to U Bora Tower (if needed) and then to
Gloria Hotel (8PM)

10. Demo/Test Call 2PM Wed 9th Jan with University of Lancaster, UK:
Polycom Video Conferencing

11. Go to the MSJC International Students Website
For Downloadable PDF Application

12. IHC Student Handbook (PDF)

13. Thursday Morning, January 10th
Academic Process (Dr. Katherine Green)
• From the Student Handbook
o Academic Expectations & Campus Conduct
o Grading
o Academic Calendar
o Daily Expectations (Including Homework
Submission via Blackboard)
o Academic Integrity and Turnitin.com
o Academic Advising
o Grades (and Releasing Grades Via EMPOWER
SIS)
• IHC Class Schedule Spring 2013 and MSJC Online
Courses

14. Thursday Lunch at Mall of the Emirates
After Lunch a Trip to ...

15. Thursday Evening Dinner@Johnny Rockets & Cruise at Marina Walk-
Casual Attire (AHC GCC LLC)

16. ... or maybe distribution of
laptops and tablets?
Friday Off

17. Saturday Afternoon Time
TBC, January 12th
• Desert Safari for Everyone Saturday
Afternoon Into the Evening
• Casual Attire
• Tour
• Dune Bashing
• Camel Rides
• Quad Bike Rides
• Entertainment
• Dinner
(Pick up Point Gloria Hotel - TBC)

18. Saturday Evening Desert Safari