NEW STUDENT
ARRIVAL SEMINAR (NSAS)
Slutzker Center for International Services (SCIS)
SLUTZKER CENTER FOR
INTERNATIONAL SERVICES (SCIS)
SCIS’s primary objective is to assist you in
maintaining compliance to U.S. immigration laws.
SCIS provides:
 Interpretations of immigration regulations
 Updates of regulation changes through SCISNEWS, the
Slutzker Center website and our Facebook page.
 Weekly seminars on immigration topics
 Daily walk-in appointments with the Advisor On-Call
 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm during the school year
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Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm during the summer
Despite the support we provide, please note that
maintaining your immigration status is YOUR
responsibility and Syracuse University is not liable.
CLEARANCE PROCESS
CLEARANCE PROCESS
DOCUMENTS
You must complete everything listed on your yellow clearance
form; failure to do so in a timely manner will result in a hold
being placed on your student account!
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Go to SCIS website – http://international.syr.edu/
New Student Check-In
Complete the first 4 steps
Submit the following documents for you and any
dependents to the SCIS: health insurance information,
current photo, copies of your I-20 or DS-2019, passport,
visa, and electronic I-94/I-94 card.
CLEARANCE PROCESS (CONT.)
SUID CARD
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Office of Housing, Meal Plan, and I.D. Card Services, Steele
Hall #206 (#10 on your map)
You can use your temporary ID until August 31st, 2013
How to pick-up your SUID?
 If you live on campus and submitted a photo before you
arrived your SUID will be given to you at your dorm upon
check-in.
 For other conditions (live off-campus, didn’t submit a photo
before you arrived), go to Steele Hall #206 to get your SUID
 Spouse/partner/dependents may also receive SUID card at
the price of $15. Go to
http://housingmealplans.syr.edu/idcardservices_spouse.cfm
to know more.
CLEARANCE PROCESS (CONT.)
ORIENTATION
Attend International Student Orientation
Please bring your clearance form with you to the orientation.
Don’t be late!
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Graduate Students Orientation: Friday, August 16th,
12 PM @ Goldstein Auditorium
Undergraduate Students Orientation (all starting
from Sheraton Hotel):
Session I: Sunday, August 18th-Monday, August 19th;
Session II: Tuesday, August 20th-Wednesday, August
21st.
CLEARANCE PROCESS (CONT.)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT EXAM
August 19th, 20th, and 22nd, 9am-12pm
 Gifford Auditorium, HBC
 Students should arrive between 8:30am and
8:45am to be seated and bring their SUID and a
pencil.
 Required for graduate students with a TOEFL
under 100 (under 250 if you took the
computerized test or under 600 if you took the
paper-based version).
 Required for all undergraduates for
determination of English classes.
 If you have questions contact Margo Sampson at
masampso@syr.edu or 443-9484.
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CLEARANCE PROCESS (CONT.)
HEALTH INSURANCE (CONT.)
Accepted Health Insurance Plans:
 HTH Worldwide
 For any other plan, please fill out the health insurance
analysis form.
 Medical benefits of at least $50,000 per accident or illness;
 Repatriation of remains in the amount of $7,500;
 Expenses associated with the medical evacuation of the
exchange visitor to his/her home country in the amount of
$10,000; and
 A deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness
Sponsored Students (i.e. Fulbright, IIE, etc)
 Health Insurance, including medical evacuation, is provided
by your sponsoring agency.
CLEARANCE PROCESS (CONT.)
HEALTH INSURANCE (CONT.)
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You – as well as your dependents - are expected to maintain
comprehensive, lapse-free health insurance coverage for the
duration of your academic program.
Coverage should include medical evacuation and repatriation
coverage.
Syracuse University assistantship insurance (BluePoint/
OrangePoint) do not include FrontierMEDEX.
Health insurance should be valid for a full calendar year (e.g.,
Aug 2011-Aug 2012) and renewed each and every year
thereafter. .
Submit updated copy of insurance (including FrontierMedEx)
to SCIS each year.
Exchange Visitors under the Department of State’s J-1
nonimmigrant visa program, MUST maintain health
insurance for themselves and any J-2 dependents throughout
the duration of their stay in the U.S.
ACADEMIC LIFE
REGISTERING FOR CLASS
Registration for class – when:
 Fall registration for new grad students: check with your
departments; university calendar shows August 1st
 Fall registration for new and readmitted undergrads:
August 24th – 25th
Registration online – where:
1.
Activate your NetID if you haven’t done it
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Access MySlice @ https://myslice.syr.edu
3.
Locate the “Student Services” Section - select “Class
Search” to look for a class by course number, department,
or instructor - select “Enroll in classes” to register for a
particular class
ACADEMIC LIFE (CONT.)
IMPORTANT DATES
In order to maintain valid F-1 or J-1 student status,
international students are required to pursue a full
course of study during the Fall and Spring semester
unless approved under a specific exception, in
advance, by an International Student advisor.
 First Day of Classes: 08/26, 2013
 Late registration and adjustment: 08/26-09/03/2013
 Labor Day (no classes): 09/02/2013
 Financial Deadline for Dropping Courses: 09/16/2013
 Academic Drop Deadline: 10/21/2013
 Registration for Spring semester: 11/13-12/13/2013
 Withdrawal Deadline: 11/22/2013
 Thanksgiving Break (no classes): 11/24-12/01/2013
 Last Day of Classes: 12/06/2013
LIFE IN SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (CONT.)
HOUSING
Off-Campus Housing
 Office of Off-Campus and Commuter Services
 http://occs.syr.edu/
 754 Ostrom Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13244
 offcampus@syr.edu or (315) 443-2343
On-Campus Housing:
 Office of Housing, Meal Plan, and I.D. Card Services
http://housingmealplans.syr.edu/index.cfm
 Steele Hall #206
 housing@syr.edu or (315) 443-2721
 Office of Residence Life http://orl.syr.edu/
 111 Waverly Ave. Suite 200
 orl@syr.edu or (315) 443-3637
LIFE IN SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (CONT.)
BANKING
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Banks located near campus: JP Morgan Chase, First
Niagara, Bank of America, etc.
To open an account, bring passport and other immigration
documents.
You may want to bring your official SUID card. Banks may
have other requirements as well and they vary by bank.
Some of these requirements may include: a letter from the
Slutzker Center that you are an international student on
campus or proof of address.
LIFE IN SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (CONT.)
CELLPHONE
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Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint, etc.
Some of the phone companies will have representatives
attend the orientation. You can bring your passport and I20 to open an account or purchase a new cellphone directly
from them.
You may also want to bring a valid SUID card to enjoy a
student discount. Discounts may vary by server.
LIFE IN SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (CONT.)
DRIVING
You may drive legally in New York if you have:
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1) Valid foreign driver’s license from your country, and
2) A certified translation of your license or a valid
International Driving Permit (issued for 1 year only) in
your possession while you drive.
If you do not have a driver license and/or would like to
apply for a New York State license, you may check New
York State Department of Motor Vehicle website
http://www.dmv.ny.gov/license.htm.
Syracuse DMV address: 4671 Onondaga Blvd. Western
Lights Plaza, Syracuse, NY 13219
LIFE IN SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (CONT.)
ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT
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If interested in working on campus, SU students must
attend an On-Campus Employment Seminar at the
Slutzker Center: Tues 2 p.m. & Fri 9:30 a.m.
TAs, RAs, and GAs are exempt from the Seminar but must
complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
Process with Human Resources. Please bring your
assistantship letter, I-20, passport, visa, and I-94 card in
order to complete I-9 paperwork
LIFE IN SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (CONT.)
GETTING AROUND
Syracuse University Campus
 Campus map @ http://map.syr.edu/
 Campus bus information @ http://parking.syr.edu/
 Connective corridor @ http://connectivecorridor.syr.edu/
Syracuse NY
 Centro bus information @ http://centro.org/
LIFE IN SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (CONT.)
GET INVOLVED!
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Visit the Office of Student Activities Online
 http://studentactivities.syr.edu/
Find information on:
 How to join the Student Association (SA)
 How to get involved with the University Union (UU)
 Which fraternities and sororities you can join
 Where you can participate in recreational activities
 Student Centers and Programming Services
 The Division of Student Affairs
LIFE IN SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (CONT.)
ACTIVITIES AT THE SLUTZKER CENTER
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Please Join us for fun and socializing!
Target Bus: 9PM-11:30PM, Sunday, September 1st @
Schine Student Center
We encourage you to get involved
with:http://international.syr.edu/
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Mix It Up
The Connections Program
Our English Conversation Group
The Orange Dialogue for Peace
Phi Beta Delta
Our Club Francophonie
International Education Week
Our Summer Picnic
ORIENTATION REMINDER
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Graduate Students Orientation: Friday,
August 16th, 12PM @ Goldstein Auditorium
Undergraduate Students Orientation:
Session I: Sunday, August 18th-Monday,
August 19th;
Session II: Tuesday, August 20th-Wednesday,
August 21st.
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QUESTIONS?
UNDERGRAD ORIENTATION TEAMS
According to an email sent out to you
previously, you are assigned to one of the
four teams -
Session I, first group: Team Orange
 Session I, second group: Team Yellow
 Session II, first group: Team Blue
 Session II, second group: Team Green
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CONNECTIONS PROGRAM
QUESTIONS?