We at the International Office look forward to meeting you and assisting you throughout your educational experience at Texas State University-San Marcos.

International Student Orientation and Check-In Requirements

SPRING 2010

International Student Orientation (Required)

Apart from the Graduate Orientation or Undergraduate Orientation,you must also attend a mandatory International Student Orientation given by the International Office for all new international students at Texas State University-San Marcos. This orientation helps you to successfully adjust to living in the United States and covers topics such as immigration laws and regulations, employment opportunities, how to apply for a Social Security number, and more. A complimentary meal will be served.

Date: Monday, January 18, 2010

Time: 10 am – 1 pm

Location: Academic Services Building North (ASBN) Room# 353, 3rd Floor

Lunch: During lunch, scheduled to begin at 1:15, you can visit with representatives from student campus organizations

Directions: http://www.maps.txstate.edu/campus/buildings/asb.html

Friendship program: 2 pm - 3 pm Orientation for students interested in participating in the International/Friendship Program

Academic issues, such as class registration and tuition payment issues will not be covered by the International Student Orientation. You must contact either your academic advisor or your academic department about these issues.

International Student Check-In Appointment with International Advisor (Required)

All international students in F-1 status must schedule a Check-In appointment with the International Office. Call (512'0 245 - 7966 to schedule your Check-in appointment. Space is limited.

Call (512) 245-7966 to schedule your Check-In appointment.

Check-In is a three part process:

1. You sign several forms we must have in your file for it to be complete
2. We make copies of your stamped immigration documents: visa, passport, I-94, and/or other travel documents, your current I-20 and all previous I-20s from other schools
3. We will provide you with some useful information to help you transition to Texas State University, including information on obtaining a Social Security number for work, Texas driver’s license,travel authorization, and more.

Remember that you are required to report to the International Office within 15 days of the program start date on your I-20.

Transfer Students (transfering your SEVIS record from another U.S. University)

If you are transferring from another U.S. university, and have not requested that your old school fill out a Status Verification Form, please do so as soon as possible.Your Texas State I-20 will be issued once our office received this form and your SEVIS record. New F-1 students coming into the U.S. for the first time will already have their I-20s issued by the Admissions Office.

For more information on transferring to Texas State University, go to:

http://www.international.txstate.edu/pros_students/TransferringtoTxState.html

Status Verification Form:  http://www.international.txstate.edu/pros_students/download.html

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Pre-Arrival Information Kit:

Attendance Confirmation, Transportation, Posting Permanent Housing, and More

Please download the Pre-arrival Information kit form from our website  at http://www.international.txstate.edu/pros_students/pre_arrival.html; where you will find details about confirming your attendance, transportation, and posting housing interest information on the International Office bulletin board.

Additional Information:

Graduate College Website - http://www.gradcollege.txstate.edu/
Graduate College Orientation Information - http://www.gradcollege.txstate.edu/Orientation.html
Undergraduate College Website - http://www.admissions.txstate.edu/

New Student Orientation (Undergraduate, Transfer and Summer Students) - http://www.admissions.txstate.edu/admitted/orientation.html

Academic Advisors - http://www.txstate.edu/ucollege/advising/advisors.html
Academic advising can assist with general education, major exploration, graduation requirements, and academic probation and disqualification.
Student Business Services(Registration payments & Tuition Waiver)-http://www.sbs.txstate.edu/

Non-Resident Tuition Waiver Forms - http://www.sbs.txstate.edu/students/waivers.html
(Tuition Waiver Forms are handled in the Student Business Services Office)
Phone: (512) 245-2544

Residency Requirements - http://www.admissions.txstate.edu/future/residency.html
Residency determination is through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Phone: (512) 245-3564

English Proficiency - (TOEFL)
http://www.admissions.txstate.edu/future/international/english-proficiency.html

Health Insurance & Health Records-
Texas State University requires that international students have health insurance. You will be automatically signed up for the standard university policy during payment for classes, or you can procure another policy of your choosing and have it approved by the Student Health Center before paying for classes to avoid the extra charge. See http://www.healthcenter.txstate.edu/international.html for international student insurance information.t

Texas State University- International Office
601 University Drive
Hill House
San Marcos, TX 78666
P. 512-245-7966 F. 512-245-8264
http://www.international.txstate.edu/

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