Download - IHC Student Orientation - January 2013
Student Orientation
January 9-12, 2013
Welcome to U-Bora Tower
Wednesday Morning, January 9 Welcome to the College
• Registration & Hospitality Hour
• Student Registrationo Photo IDs
• President's Welcome o Faculty and Staff Introductionso Orientation Schedule (Ms. Suzanne Ryan)
Overview of Activities/Schedule
• Wednesday, January 9Morning 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 10Morning 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 12Day of Social Activities and Departure for Desert Safari in Late Afternoon
• Classes Start: Sunday, January 13
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)
Coming Soon! Node Chairs
Coming Soon! Media:Scape Room
Wednesday Lunch at Wafi Gourmet Dubai MallAfter Lunch a Trip to to Dubai Mall du Shop
Wednesday Afternoon, January 9Lifestyle 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)
Demo/Test Call 2PM Wed 9th Jan with University of Lancaster, UK: Polycom Video Conferencing
Go to the MSJC International Students WebsiteFor Downloadable PDF Application
IHC Student Handbook (PDF)
Thursday Morning, January 10thAcademic Process (Dr. Katherine Green)
• From the Student Handbooko Academic Expectations & Campus Conducto Gradingo Academic Calendaro Daily Expectations (Including Homework Submission
via Blackboard)o Academic Integrity and Turnitin.como Academic Advisingo Grades (and Releasing Grades Via EMPOWER SIS)
• IHC Class Schedule Spring 2013 and MSJC Online Courses
• Hany Syed, Founding Partner, AHC Investments, LLC
Thursday Lunch at Mall of the EmiratesAfter Lunch a Trip to ...
Thursday Evening Dinner@Johnny Rockets & Cruise at Marina Walk- Casual Attire (AHC GCC LLC)
... or maybe distribution of laptops and tablets?
Friday Off
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)
Saturday Evening Desert Safari