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Fall Semester 2013
Presented by: Office of
International Services (OIS)

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The Office of International Services
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320 Daniels Hall
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Open Monday-Friday,
8AM – 5PM
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Contact us! Appointments, phone, walk-ins or email
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Walk-ins 2-3 pm daily www.ncsu.edu/ois
515-2961

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 http://www.ncsu.edu/ois/orientation/
Immunization: Must schedule appointment with Student Health
Services.
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Information Fair : Thursday, 1/3, 12-3 PM, Talley Student Center
Ballroom
Orientation Day (Mandatory) : Friday, 1/4, 8 AM-5 PM, Talley
Student Center
Student Success Session (Mandatory): TBA
Welcome Party: TBA

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WHO WILL YOU FIND IN OIS?
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Elizabeth James
Thomas Greene
Derrick Lovick
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Kelia Hubbard
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Michael Shurer
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Lauren Ball
- Director
- Associate Director
- Information Technologist
- Assistant Director
- Student/Scholar Advisor
- Programs Coordinator
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Stacy Telligman
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Hillary Stoker
- Undergraduate Student Advisor
- Front Desk Manager
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Katarina Pantic - Communication Specialist
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Nicole Bouchard - Advising Intern

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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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Top Ten Tips for Maintaining Student Status
1.
Have a valid and unexpired I-20 /
DS-2019.
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Update your I-20 /
DS-2019 to reflect any changes in program level, major, or funding or transfers to/from new schools.

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Top Ten Tips for Maintaining Student Status
ALWAYS!
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Have a valid passport.
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Maintain good academic standing per University policies and be a fulltime student except during an eligible vacation semester: http://www.ncsu.edu/ois/curr ent/enrollment.php
Full-time:
• 9 credits for graduate students
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12 credits for undergraduate students
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Limit DE/Online courses to one course / 3 credits max

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Top Ten Tips for Maintaining Student Status
ALWAYS!
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/Ph ysicalAddressImage.jpg

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Top Ten Tips for Maintaining Student Status
ALWAYS!
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.
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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.
Example of an international student working off-campus.
Hopefully he was first authorized by OIS and/or
USCIS!

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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
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□ Students who are sponsored by another institution or agency (e.g
IIE) must request authorization from that sponsor.

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Top Ten Tips for Maintaining Student Status
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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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Top Ten Tips for Maintaining Student Status
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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.

http://www.ncsu.edu/ois/orientation/living/socsec.php
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Needed for U.S.-based employment.
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Only available if visa category permits employment and with employment offer.
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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.
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SSn is yours for life.
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The Social Security Administration will be on campus to accept SSN applications. Date and time TBA.
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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_national_em ployees.asp
 http://www.fis.ncsu.edu/hr/payroll/Foreign_Nationals.asp
Michelle Anderson will be in Daniels Hall.
Date and time TBA.

The importance of Insurance
Insurance 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.
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Health Insurance
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Car insurance
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Rental insurance

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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://healthcenter.ncsu.edu/insurance/information-for-new-students/
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Graduate students with GSSP Research/Teaching Assistantship are automatically exempted from purchasing Pearce and Pearce insurance on a semester-by-semester basis.
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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.studentinsurance.com/Schools/NC/NCSU/
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Hospital vs. Clinic
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Emergencies (for which you might call
“911”)
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Outpatient Surgeries
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Inpatient Surgeries
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Routine checks/visits
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Shots
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Physicals

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 Affordable
 Accessible
 Counseling
 Pharmacy
 Awareness
 Vaccinations
 Health workshops
515.2563

Other things to do before school starts:
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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):
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□ www.ncdot.org/dmv http://www.ncsu.edu/ois/orientation/living/driving.php
If you are a TA or RA, please check in with your department as soon as possible
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Talley Student Center:
Hours: 8am-5pm
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Library privileges
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Access to Carmichael
Gym and many athletic events
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“AllCampus” account allows you to use card at
NC State dining and food services: http://www.ncsudining.com/din ing/allcampus/index.html
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Transportation
NC State students ride FREE on area public transportation!
http://www2.acs.ncsu.edu/trans/transportation/GOPASS.html
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Wolfline (NC State bus line)
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CAT (Raleigh bus line)
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TTA (Triangle bus line)
Order your GoPass online starting July 18 th !
*Passes will also be distributed at The International Student Info
Fair, August 9, 3 - 5 p.m., Talley Student Center and Dining's
Welcome Back Wolfpack event in the Fountain Dining Courtyard,
August 15, from 5 - 8 p.m.
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NC State Housing: University
Housing, Residence Halls,
University Apartments, Living and Learning Villages, Offcampus Housing http://www.ncsu.edu/campuslife/housing/index.php
Food: Dining Halls, AllCampus
Network, University Meal Plans http://www.ncsu.edu/campuslife/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
Fulbright or other Government sponsored students bring their sponsorship letter to the Cashiers office.
http://www.fis.ncsu.edu/cashier/billing/sponsorbill.asp
1000 Harris Hall
(919) 515-2986
Tuition must be paid by 1/11/2013

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http://www.ncsu.edu/ ois/programs/
320 Daniels Hall
(919) 515-2961

Share a meal with an
American Family!
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320 Daniels Hall
(919) 515-2961

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Tuesday & Thursday – 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Port City Java,
College of Textiles
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Friday – 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. –
Daniels Hall, Room 216
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320 Daniels Hall
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Form lasting friendships with
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Get together at least once a month to get coffee or dinner, watch a movie, go shopping or anything else!
http://www.ncsu.edu/ ois/programs/
320 Daniels Hall
(919) 515-2961

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Share your culture, customs, holidays, food, music and more with local classrooms, businesses and organizations!
http://www.ncsu.edu/ ois/programs/
320 Daniels Hall
(919) 515-2961

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(International Moms or Mates)
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The Spouse Club of NC
State University
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Make new friends, learn about American traditions, culture, cooking and more!
http://www.ncsu.edu/ ois/programs/
320 Daniels Hall
(919) 515-2961

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International students and scholars engaged in reaching out and volunteering
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Use your time, energy and skills to make a difference http://www.ncsu.edu/ ois/programs/
320 Daniels Hall
(919) 515-2961