International Student Check-in

Spring Semester 2012

Presented by: Office of International Services (OIS)

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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

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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

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Full-time:• 9 credits for graduate

students• 12 credits for undergraduate

students• Limit DE/Online courses to

one course / 3 credits max

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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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Example of an international student working off-campus.

Hopefully he was first authorized by OIS and/or

USCIS!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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, foreignnationaltax@ncsu.edu

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

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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!