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8–10 am
Breakfast Location: Steve's Cafe
Enjoy breakfast in Steve's Cafe to fuel up and get ready for an exciting Internatioal Orientation.
10–10:30 am
International Orientation Welcome Location: Main Gallery
International Orientation begins with a welcome from Enrollment Management, International Student Services and Campus Life!
10:30 am – 12 pm
Pre-Production: Getting Set Up (BFA Students) Location: Bijou
The International Office will present on things you need to know to get you started at CalArts.
10:30 am - 11:30 am
CalArts Frame Tour (Grad Students) Location: Main Gallery
Orientation Leaders will be giving tours of CalArts and a guide to the CalArts lingo.
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Check-in (Grad Students) Location: D300
This is the time to upload all F1 Documents, pick up your CalArts IDs, and place your order for dinner.
12 - 1 pm
Lunch (BFA Students) Location: Steve's Cafe
12:30 - 1:30 pm
Lunch (Grad Students) Location: Steve's Cafe
1 - 2 pm
CalArts Frame Tour (BFA Students) Location: Main Gallery
1:30 - 3 pm
Pre-Production: Getting Set Up (Grad Students) Location: Bijou
2 - 3 pm
Check-in (BFA Students) Location: D300
3 - 5 pm
Meet the Cast! International Orientation Workshops
Location: TBD
5 - 6 pm
Taste of Los Angeles Dinner Night
Location: Steve's Cafe
Enjoy a taste of what might be LA’s best burger and fries from In N Out! Music provided by our radio station, KCIA!
8 - 10 pm
In Frame Movie Night
Location: Langley
You've had a busy day! Take some time to unwind with our Orientation Leaders at a movie night. Snacks will be provided!
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