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International Student Orientation
What is the international student orientation?
The International Student Orientation is sponsored by the International Office at the beginning of the semester. The purpose of the orientation is to provide international students with information on:
- maintaining your non-immigrant status
- medical insurance
- tax issues
- employment
- other issues related to international students.
Important Note: All newly admitted freshman and undergraduate transfer students must also attend the New Student Orientation offered through the Undergraduate Admissions Office in addition to the International Student Orientation. These are two separate orientations.
Orientation for New International Students
(Sponsored by the International Office
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2009
| Time | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00AM | Session 1 Welcome, Introductions |
Cultural Issues Successfully adjusting to living in the USA |
| 10:30 AM | Session 2 I-20s, SEVIS and Protecting your non immigrant status |
In order to remain in the USA you must maintain your F-1 status. Government regulations you must carefully follow will be discussed. |
| 10:40 AM | Session 3 Important Laws |
Traffic laws, use of alcohol, signing contracts (e.g. apartment leases) |
| 10:50 AM | Session 4 Academic Rules |
Avoiding misunderstandings and consequences related to cheating, plagiarism, etc. |
| 11:05 AM | Session 5 Campus Security |
Helpful information about security and safety at TEXAS STATE |
| 11:30 AM | Session 6 Employment Opportunities |
On-campus employment, off-campus employment including curricular and optional practical training and economic hardship. |
| 12:00 PM | Session 7 Medical Insurance |
Medical insurance information while studying at Texas State |
| 12:20 PM | Session 8 Tax Issues and Q &A |
Non Resident Alien Tax issues and answers and referrals to questions you may have regarding sessions 1-7 or other issues. |
| 12:40 PM | Session 9 Banking |
Helpful information on banking and managing your money. |
| 1:00 PM | Session 10 Mentoring Program |
Information on how to participate in the Texas State Mentoring Program. |
| 1:15 PM | Lunch | Lunch, which includes vegetarian choices, will be provided |