International Enrollment Steps

Enrollment for new international students, whether new to the U.S. college system or a newly-transferred from another U.S. college or university, requires more steps than a student who is renewing enrollment for the next academic term. A representative from the International Affairs office will coordinate and escort the new student through the following steps, and explain the process at each point:

• International Affairs Offices (the first step): At an appointed date and time, all new international students will gather together at the assigned time. Staff and student introductions will be made, and a review of the day's activities will be given.
• International student file completion is necessary to assure that all of the student information needed by the university and required for government reporting is (a) on file and (b) accurate. A copy of the student's F-1 visa and I-20 with the port-of-entry stamp is needed at this time. If file information is missing, or if the student has not met all required medical testing and inoculation requirements, a plan will be formulated for completing these requirements; completion will be closely monitored by International Affairs staff.
• Residential Life contracting and meal plan selection will be explained in detail and completed prior to the student moving into an assigned living space.
• Student identification card issuing, which involves having a picture taken, will be completed in the Grady Clack Student Success Center.
• Academic assessment: Each new student will be given an evaluation test that measures basic skill such as math, reading, etc. The result is used for advising purposes. Those who do not meet an established minimum score will be required to enroll in a remedial level course for the weak topic(s).
• Academic Department: The next step is to visit the academic department corresponding with the desired program of study. Here, an academic advisor will review the assessment results, talk with the student about personal career goals, and enroll the student in courses.
• Student Union: The next step is a tour of the Student Union. Here, the student will:
  • visit the cafeteria and learn how to use the student identification card to pay for meals
  • visit the campus post office and arrange for a campus address and mailbox
    
  • visit the campus medical facility and learn about the doctor's schedule and treatment available
  • visit the campus bookstore and purchase needed books, tools and supplies; the cost of these will be added to the student's bill in the Bursar's Office.
• Library: Students need to set up a campus e-mail account and system access for on-line classes and course materials and tests. Library staff will assist in doing this.
• Campus tour: The next step is a guided tour, with a map of the campus. The student will see and learn more about such things as:
  • the public kitchen for student use and process for accessing the facility
  • Covelle Hall, the campus gymnasium, and process for accessing the facility
  • Campus Police Department, Residential Life Director's Offices, Bursar's Office, Registrar's Office, and other important offices that the student will need to know about
  • The general campus layout, location of academic and administration buildings, and such things as the walking trail, ponds, etc.
• International Affairs Offices (the final step): Here, copies of the student's enrollment schedule will be added to the files. Also, the student will learn more about the required new-student orientation, services provided by International Affairs, information about the Multicultural Organization, and other important points of interest; also, any questions will be answered.