Newly Admitted Students

International Student Orientation Program
Before the semester begins, a special orientation program is held for all new international students. You are required to attend the International Student Orientation Program. The program takes place the week before classes begin.

2009 International Student Orientation Program Dates:

• Summer Semester:  Monday, June 1 through Friday, June 5, 2009

• Fall Semester:  Monday, August 17 through Friday, August 21, 2009

Arrive at the B-Building, Room B109, by 8:45 a.m. Monday (June 1 or August 17).

English Testing and Placement
Moraine Valley does not require a TOEFL exam for admissions. All students are required to be examined and assessed in English. Placement tests will determine your class schedule and your ability to enroll in regular academic classes. English testing is conducted on Monday, the first day of Orientation.

Our five-hour test is utilized to evaluate your grammar, writing, listening, reading, and speaking skills, and to help determine your placement in appropriate levels of the Intensive English Language Program.

Students whose test results show university-level competency will be allowed to register in regular academic classes and may enroll in Communications 101, our required university-level English course required for all degree programs.

Students are able to submit an official TOEFL score of at least 213 (computer) or  79-80 (internet-based), OR who have successfully completed university-level English from a fully accredited college or university, will be allowed to waive the English testing requirement.

Intensive English Language Placement
If your test results show that your English skills are not university-level, you will be placed in the Intensive English Language Program (IELP). The IELP has three levels of full time academic English coursework: beginning, intermediate and advanced. Four courses—writing, reading, speaking and grammar—are offered at each level of the IELP.  Level One Beginning is 13 credit hours. Level Two Intermediate is 12 credit hours. Level Three Advanced offers 12 credit hours in English.   Depending on the results of the tests, students may be in more than one level at the same time.  Students who show proficiency in the advanced level may be allowed to begin taking additional regular academic courses while studying English.

Advising and Registration
After testing is completed, during the second and third day of the International Student Orientation Program,  students will meet individually with the International Student Advisor to discuss the results of their tests,  and their academic plans.  Registration will be completed after this meeting, and test results and class selection are completed.

Community Orientation
Orientation will provide you with information about Moraine Valley's educational programs and a comprehensive tour of the campus. You also will receive your student photo identification card so you may begin using the Library and the computer lab on campus.

Orientation also provides important cultural and community information. We will provide an overview of the local community and general information for your daily life, such as housing, transportation, shopping, employment, health care, entertainment, recreation, and other local resources you will need to know.  A representative from the U.S. Social Security Office will assist students to apply for their social security number, which is important for opening a local bank account, obtaining the state of Illinois identification card or driver's license. College tuition, your finances and banking, medical insurance, and other policies and procedures for international students will be discussed.

The International Student Orientation Program is required.  Failure to attend the International Student Orientation Program may result in your being denied admission for this semester.