Global Bears Week
Global Bears Week is Baylor's International Orientation, a program which provides information, activities, and opportunities for incoming international students to meet other new and current international students.
Fall 2P025 Global Bears Week will take place from August 18-21, 2025. See below for the schedule.
Monday, August 18
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Check-In, Sid Richardson Lobby
All new students are required to come to the Center for Global Engagement office during this time to check in.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Walmart Shopping Trip, Meet in Sid Richardson Lobby
This is an opportunity for students to go to Walmart, to shop for any food, household items or other supplies you may need.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Welcome Dinner, Cashion 506
This dinner is a chance to meet all of the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) staff, as well as other new students. Dinner is provided for all new students and their families.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Meet Your Ambassador Groups, Cashion 506
All students are assigned to Ambassador groups, a small group led by CGE Ambassadors, current Baylor students. Here you can meet other students, and ask any questions you have.
Tuesday, August 19th
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Breakfast, Location TBD
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Campus Tours, Location TBD
These ambassador led tours will highlight specific buildings and resources you may need. Bring some water and your course schedule to identify where your building and classes will be!
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Family Reception, Location TBD
All parents, spouses and other family members are invited to join us for this family reception hosted by Dr. Mark Bryant, Director of ISSS. This is a chance to enjoy refreshments, meet other families, and be encouraged by ISSS staff members.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch, Location TBD
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Walmart Shopping Trip, Meet in Sid Richardson Lobby
This is an opportunity for students to go to Walmart, to shop for any food, household items or other supplies you may need.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Green and Gold Dinner, Cashion 506
Our favorite Global Bears Week tradition! Come enjoy a formal meal, meet faculty and staff from around campus, and have a chance to meet and take photos with Baylor President, Dr. Linda Livingstone. Semi-formal or your culture’s traditional celebratory dress is encouraged.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM International Resource Fair, Cashion Lobby
Over 20 resources from on and off campus are at this event to provide you with resources and information, and answer any questions. Resources range from Baylor Health Center, to Student to Employment, to various banks and phone companies.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Graduate and Undergraduate Lunches
Graduate Student Lunch, Bobo Spiritual Life Center
This session will provide graduate students will allow graduate students to meet important and helpful resources, including the Graduate Student Association and academic resources for international graduate students.
Undergraduate Student Lunch, Cashion 340
This session will provide undergraduate students with helpful tips and advice for entering the US classroom. Led by Debra Wainscott of the International Student and Academic Support office.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Global Gateway Program Meeting, Sid Richardson Lobby
This meeting is REQUIRED for Global Gateway students only.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM J-1 Exchange Student Meeting, Sid Richardson 231
This meeting is REQUIRED for J-1 Exchange students only.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Maintaining Status Meeting, Sid Richardson 340
This required meeting covers essential information regarding maintaining your visa status during your time at Baylor. If you do not attend this meeting you will have to make up this meeting during the first week of classes.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM "Navigating American Culture" Dinner, Bobo Spiritual Life Center
Enjoy dinner while getting to hear from a panel of Ambassadors about their experiences adjusting to the US, understanding US culture, and finding a home here at Baylor.
Wednesday, August 20th
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Breakfast, Location TBD
Breakfast is provided for all new students.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM International Resource Fair, Cashion Lobby
Over 20 resources from on and off campus are at this event to provide you with resources and information, and answer any questions. Resources range from Baylor Health Center, to Student to Employment, to various banks and phone companies.
11:30 PM - 1:00 PM Graduate and Undergraduate Lunches
Graduate Student Lunch, Location TBD
This session will provide graduate students will allow graduate students to meet important and helpful resources, including the Graduate Student Association and academic resources for international graduate students.
Undergraduate Student Lunch, Location TBD
This session will provide undergraduate students with helpful tips and advice for entering the US classroom. Led by Debra Wainscott of the International Student and Academic Support office.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Free Afternoon
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Dinner - "Navigating US Culture" Panel, Location TBD
Over 20 resources from on and off campus are at this event to provide you with resources and information, and answer any questions. Resources range from Baylor Health Center, to Student to Employment, to various banks and phone companies.
Thursday, August 21st
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Finance and Employment Workshops, Location TBD
These workshops are essential for all students, specifically any students planning to work on campus at any point during their time at Baylor.
Understanding Baylor Finances - Baylor One Stop will be here to talk about paying your Baylor Bill, scholarships and more
Working on Campus - Student Employment will be here to talk about applying for jobs, filling out your I-9, and applying for Social Security. This workshop is important if you already have a job or are looking to get one.
END OF GLOBAL BEARS WEEK EVENTS
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