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International Student Check-in
Spring Semester 2012
Presented by: Office of International Services (OIS)
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
The Office of International Services
320 Daniels Hall
Open Monday-Friday, 8AM – 5PM
Contact us! Appointments, phone, walk-ins or email
Walk-ins 2-3 pm dailywww.ncsu.edu/ois
515-2961
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New Students: Orientation Events Immunization: Must schedule appointment with
Student Health Services. Information Fair: Wednesday, 1/4, 1-3 PM, Talley
Student Center Ballroom Student Success Session: (MANDATORY)
Wednesday, 1/4 3:00-5:00 p.m. Orientation Day: Thursday, 1/5, 8:30 AM-5 PM,
Talley Student Center Welcome Party: 1/13, Time and Location TBA Social Security: Wednesday 1/25 --
http://www.ncsu.edu/ois/orientation/living/socsec.php
Schedule using OIS On-line!
http://www.ncsu.edu/ois/orientation/
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WHO WILL YOU FIND IN OIS? Michael Bustle - Director Thomas Greene - Associate Director (Advising) Derrick Lovick - Assistant Director (Technology) Kelia Hubbard - Senior Student / Scholar
Advisor Elizabeth Behringer - Senior Student / Scholar
Advisor Nieke Guillory - Student/Scholar Advisor Mike Shurer - Student/Scholar Advisor Pascale Toussaint - Information / Admission
Specialist Lauren Ball - Programs Coordinator Erin Moody - Office Manager Stacy Telligman - Programs Assistant
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New Student Checklist□ Immigration
Overview□ Social Security
number□ Health Insurance□ Immunizations□ Bank Account and
Driver’s License□ Student ID Card□ Housing and Food□ Registration &
Tuition□ OIS Programs
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1. Have a valid and unexpired I-20 /DS-2019.
2. Update your I-20 /
DS-2019 to reflect any changes in program level, major, or funding or transfers to/from new schools.
Top Ten Tips for Maintaining Student Status
ALWAYSALWAY
S!
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3. Have a valid passport.
4. Maintain good academic standing per University policies and be a full-time student except during an eligible vacation semester:
http://www.ncsu.edu/ois/current/enrollment.php
ALWAY
S!
Full-time:• 9 credits for graduate
students• 12 credits for undergraduate
students• Limit DE/Online courses to
one course / 3 credits max
Top Ten Tips for Maintaining Student Status
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ALWAY
S!
Top Ten Tips for Maintaining Student Status
5. Report address
changes (local and
permanent) in
MyPack Portal. For
local address
updates make sure
to select “physical”
address:http://
www.ncsu.edu/ois/images/PhysicalAddressImage.jpg
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ALWAY
S!
Example of an international student working off-campus.
Hopefully he was first authorized by OIS and/or
USCIS!
Top Ten Tips for Maintaining Student Status
6. Refrain from working off campus, unless first authorized by OIS.
7. Work less than 20 hours/week on campus* while school is in session.
If you’re a ½ time TA/RA*, you’re already considered to be working 20 hours per week.
Not every company located on Centennial Campus is considered “On-Campus” employment.
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Authorization for on-campus employment
All J-1 Students are legally required to have specific written employment authorization from their J-1 Sponsor for any form of employment – including on Campus employment.
□ Students whose program sponsor is OIS can request on-campus employment authorization in one year increment by submitting the J-1 Student On-Campus Employment Authorization Request form: http://www.ncsu.edu/ois/forms/j1oncampusemp.php.
□ Students who are sponsored by another institution or agency (e.g IIE) must request authorization from that sponsor.
Importa
nt!
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8. If you plan to leave and reenter the U.S. during your program have your I-20/DS-2019 signed by an OIS advisor before leaving the U.S.
Top Ten Tips for Maintaining Student Status
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I-94 Card
Visa Stamp
9. Review the OIS website for important updates AND read all email messages sent to you by OIS: http://www.ncsu.edu/ois
10. Remember: friends are friends - they are not immigration advisors! Always consult OIS when you have questions about your visa status.
Top Ten Tips for Maintaining Student Status
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Social Security number http://www.ncsu.edu/ois/orientation/living/socsec.php
Needed for U.S.-based employment.
Only available if visa category permits
employment and with employment offer.
No sooner than 10 days after entering the U.S. (and 5 days after OIS Check-in) visit Social Security Office. Processing can take several weeks.
SSn is yours for life.
Trip to Social Security Administration on 1/25 at 12:30 p.m. Sign up using OIS Online: https://ois.ncsu.edu/
Schedule
using OIS
On-line
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Taxes
If employed on campus, contact Non-resident tax specialist Michelle Anderson: 515-4370, [email protected]
She can “save you money” http://www.fis.ncsu.edu/hr/payroll/new_foreign_na
tional_employees.asp http://www.fis.ncsu.edu/hr/payroll/Foreign_Nati
onals.asp
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Type of Insurance
The importance of InsuranceInsurance is needed to provide protection from financial setback that can arise from an auto accident to a major illness or even a home fire. Taking out insurance policies help against the possibility of losing everything and suffering financial ruin. Health Insurance Car insurance Rental insurance
Health Insurance
All F-1 and J-1 students are required and automatically enrolled to purchase health insurance administered by Pearce and Pearce (unless eligible for a waiver):
http://www.ncsu.edu/ois/current/insurance2010.php
Graduate students with GSSP Research/Teaching Assistantship are automatically exempted from purchasing Pearce and Pearce insurance on a semester-by-semester basis.
The deadline to waive or enroll in the Pearce & Pearce Health Insurance plan in 1/31/2012.
New students should complete enrollment (on-line), find a doctor, and familiarize themselves with their insurance plan and US health care BEFORE they need to visit a doctor:
http://www.ncsu.edu/student_health/whatsNew/healthinsurance.html
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Healthcare in the U.S.:Hospital vs. Clinic
Hospital Emergencies
(for which you might call “911”)
Outpatient Surgeries
Inpatient Surgeries
Clinic Routine
checks/visits
Shots
Physicals
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Affordable
Accessible
Counseling
Pharmacy
Awareness
Vaccinations
Health workshops
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515.2563
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Other Things to Do
Other things to do before school starts:
Open a bank account (Wachovia on Hillsborough and Bank of America on Oberlin and Clark do not require an SSn)
Obtain a North Carolina State ID card or driver’s license (No sooner than 10 days after entering the U.S. and 5 days after OIS Check-in):□ www.ncdot.org/dmv□ http://www.ncsu.edu/ois/orientation/living/drivi
ng.php
If you are a TA or RA, please check in with your department as soon as possible
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Student ID Card West Dunn Building at
the corner of Dan Allen Drive and Thurman Drive: Hours: 8am-5pm
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Library privileges
Access to Carmichael Gym and many athletic events
“AllCampus” account allows you to use card at NC State dining and food services:
http://www.ncsudining.com/dining/allcampus/index.html
Transportation
NC State students ride FREE on
area public transportation!
http://www2.acs.ncsu.edu/trans/aboutUs/index.html
Wolfline (NC State bus line)
CAT (Raleigh bus line) TTA (Triangle bus line)
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Take your Student ID to the Transportation Office (Sullivan Drive) to obtain your “GoPass” swipe card
Housing and Food
NC State Housing: University Housing, Residence Halls, University Apartments, Living and Learning Villages, Off-campus Housing
http://www.ncsu.edu/campus-life/housing/index.php
Food: Dining Halls, AllCampus Network, University Meal Plans
http://www.ncsu.edu/campus-life/food/index.php
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See the cashier’s office for information about tuition deadlines
http://www7.acs.ncsu.edu/cashier/students/interstudents.asp
TAs and RAs: Sponsorship will be reported by your department.
Fulbright or other Government sponsored students must bring their sponsorship letter to the Cashiers office by 01/19/2012.
Third Party billing authorizations will not be accepted after January 23, 2012.
1000 Harris Hall(919) 515-2986
Tuition must be paid by 1/19/2012
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Finances
OIS Programs
http://www.ncsu.edu/ois/
programs/
320 Daniels Hall (919) 515-2961
Breaking Bread
English Conversation Club
Int. Friendship Program
Culture Corps iM.O.M. ISSERV
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Breaking Bread
http://www.ncsu.edu/ois/
programs/
320 Daniels Hall (919) 515-2961
Share a meal with an American Family!
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http://www.ncsu.edu/ois/
programs/
320 Daniels Hall (919) 515-2961
Tuesday & Thursday – 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Port City Java, College of Textiles
Friday – 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Daniels Hall, Room 216
English Conversation Club
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http://www.ncsu.edu/ois/
programs/
320 Daniels Hall (919) 515-2961
Form lasting friendships with NC State students!
Get together at least once a month to get coffee or dinner, watch a movie, go shopping or anything else!
International Friendship Program
NC STATE UNIVERSITY
http://www.ncsu.edu/ois/
programs/
320 Daniels Hall (919) 515-2961
Share your culture, customs, holidays, food, music and more with local classrooms, businesses and organizations!
Culture CorpsNC STATE UNIVERSITY
http://www.ncsu.edu/ois/
programs/
320 Daniels Hall (919) 515-2961
The Spouse Club of NC State University
Make new friends, learn about American traditions, culture, cooking and more!
i.M.O.M. (International Moms or Mates)
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http://www.ncsu.edu/ois/
programs/
320 Daniels Hall (919) 515-2961
International students and scholars engaged in reaching out and volunteering
Use your time, energy and skills to make a difference
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Explore campus, meet new people, learn important information and maybe win a prize!
Attend the following events to be entered into a prize drawing at the end of the year: OIS Student Success Session Any CPT session Any three other eligible campus
events
OIS PASSPORT
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Student Success Session1/4 , 3:00 – 5:00Talley Ballroom (MANDATORY)
□ Learn which habits you can start now to help you become successful both on and off campus
STUDENT SUCCESS
Welcome to NC State University!
Go Wolfpack!