NEW STUDENT ARRIVAL SEMINAR FALL 2015 Slutzker Center for International Services (SCIS) SLUTZKER CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL SERVICES (SCIS) SCIS’s primary objective is to assist you in maintaining compliance with U.S. immigration laws. Slutzker Center Provides: Information and Updates on immigration regulations www.international.syr.edu Weekly seminars on immigration topics Walk-in appointments with the Advisor On-Call (11am – 3pm) Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm (Starting August 31) 3. NEW STUDENT ARRIVAL SEMINAR! You are Here! CLEARANCE PROCESS CLEARANCE FORM Family Name (Surname): ________________________________________ First Name (Given name): ________________________________________ SUID #: __________________________ Visa Type: _______ GA/RA/Fellow Sponsored SU Abroad Non-Matric COS TRF RLOA REQUIRED CLEARANCE TASKS LOCATION Transfer Readmit SIGNATURE Sponsored GA FellowSlutzker Center 1 Complete online Check-In Form and Check-In process at the Slutzker Center RA Present documents to Slutzker Center: 2 Student: Dependent(s): Passport Visa I-20/DS-2019 I-94 Health Insurance Passport Visa I-20/DS-2019 I-94 Health Insurance 3 Attend New Student Arrival Seminar: Slutzker Center Newhouse 3 – Room 141 Bird Library – Room 004 Bird Library – Room 114 ____/____/_____, 2-4 pm Provide Current Address and Emergency Contacts: Update your MySlice record 4 with your CURRENT address (U.S. address) and Emergency Contact information (names Slutzker Center and contact information of someone in your home country and someone in the U.S.) 5 Attend International Student Orientation: August 21st, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Take English Language Assessment Exam: Required for all students with a TOEFL 6 score under 600 on the PBT or under 100 on the IBT. Email Dr. Margo Sampson (masampso@syr.edu) if you have questions regarding this exam. August 24th, 25th, 27th Gifford Auditorium Huntington Beard Crouse 8:30 am – 12 noon Health Insurance coverage: If you are not enrolled in the mandatory Syracuse University student health plan, complete the information below and provide proof of insurance coverage. Insurance Company Name(s): _____________________________________________________________ Student Health Insurance: Start Date: ________ End Date: ________ Dependent Health Insurance: Start Date: ________ End Date: ________ 7 Graduate Assistants: All graduate assistants are encouraged to enroll in a University sponsored health insurance policy for employees which is significantly subsidized by the University. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will receive the enrollment information at your syr.edu email account. The enrollment is performed on My Slice and must be completed within the first 31 days of employment. This policy must be supplemented by a policy for medical evacuation and repatriation obtained at (http://international.syr.edu/_documents/FrontierMedex SU Form 2015.pdf). Student Signature: Date: 8 Return Clearance Form to Slutzker Center after completing above tasks Slutzker Center OTHER THINGS TO DO PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS – No Signature Required Attend Ice Cream Social: August 20, 6:00-8:00 pm Attend Academic Department Orientation Medical Clearance: Provide immunization and medical exam records to comply with SU Health Services requirements and schedule Health Services clearance appointment. Bursar Office: If you are sponsored by funds other than SU, personal, or family, confirm the billing address of your sponsor with the Bursar. Flanagan Gym (#16 on map) Contact your department for details SU Health Services (#5 on map) 102 Archbold Gym (#1 on map) You must complete everything listed on your clearance form; failure to do so will result in a hold placed on your student account! Family Name (Surname): ________________________________________ First Name (Given name): ________________________________________ SUID #: __________________________ Visa Type: _______ GA/RA/Fellow Sponsored SU Abroad Non-Matric COS TRF RLOA REQUIRED CLEARANCE TASKS LOCATION Transfer Readmit SIGNATURE Sponsored GA FellowSlutzker Center 1 Complete online Check-In Form and Check-In process at the Slutzker Center RA Present documents to Slutzker Center: 2 Student: Dependent(s): Passport Visa I-20/DS-2019 I-94 Health Insurance Passport Visa I-20/DS-2019 I-94 Health Insurance 3 Attend New Student Arrival Seminar: Slutzker Center Newhouse 3 – Room 141 Bird Library – Room 004 Bird Library – Room 114 ____/____/_____, 2-4 pm Provide Current Address and Emergency Contacts: Update your MySlice record 4 with your CURRENT address (U.S. address) and Emergency Contact information (names Slutzker Center and contact information of someone in your home country and someone in the U.S.) 5 Attend International Student Orientation: August 21st, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Take English Language Assessment Exam: Required for all students with a TOEFL 6 score under 600 on the PBT or under 100 on the IBT. Email Dr. Margo Sampson (masampso@syr.edu) if you have questions regarding this exam. August 24th, 25th, 27th Gifford Auditorium Huntington Beard Crouse 8:30 am – 12 noon Health Insurance coverage: If you are not enrolled in the mandatory Syracuse University student health plan, complete the 1. Check in 2. SUID card 3. NSAS 4. Address and Emergency contact 5. Orientation Date 6. ELAE information below and provide proof of insurance coverage. Insurance Company Name(s): _____________________________________________________________ Student Health Insurance: Start Date: ________ End Date: ________ Dependent Health Insurance: Start Date: ________ End Date: ________ 7 Graduate Assistants: All graduate assistants are encouraged to enroll in a University sponsored health insurance policy for employees which is significantly subsidized by the University. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will receive the enrollment information at your syr.edu email account. The enrollment is performed on My Slice and must be completed within the first 31 days of employment. This policy must be supplemented by a policy for medical evacuation and repatriation obtained at (http://international.syr.edu/_documents/FrontierMedex SU Form 2015.pdf). Student Signature: Date: 8 Return Clearance Form to Slutzker Center after completing above tasks Slutzker Center OTHER THINGS TO DO PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS – No Signature Required Attend Ice Cream Social: August 20, 6:00-8:00 pm Attend Academic Department Orientation Medical Clearance: Provide immunization and medical exam records to comply with SU Health Services requirements and schedule Health Services clearance appointment. Bursar Office: If you are sponsored by funds other than SU, personal, or family, confirm the billing address of your sponsor with the Bursar. 7. Health Insurance Flanagan Gym (#16 on map) Contact your department for details SU Health Services (#5 on map) 102 Archbold Gym (#1 on map) 8. Return Clearance Form Family Name (Surname): _______________________________________ First Name (Given name): ______________________________________ SUID #: __________________________ Visa Type: _______ FLTA TRF RLOA COS REQUIRED CLEARANCE TASKS LOCATION 1 Complete online Check-In Form and Check-In process at the Slutzker Center SIGNATURE Slutzker Center 2. SUID card Present documents to Slutzker Center: 2 Student: Passport Visa I-20/DS-2019 I-94 Health Insurance Dependent(s): Passport Visa I-20/DS-2019 I-94 Health Insurance 3 Attend New Student Arrival Seminar: 1. Check in Slutzker Center Newhouse 3 – Room 141 Bird Library – Room 004 Bird Library – Room 114 ____/____/_____, 2-4 pm Provide Current Address and Emergency Contacts: Update your MySlice record 4 with your CURRENT address (U.S. address) and Emergency Contact information (names Slutzker Center and contact information of someone in your home country and someone in the U.S.) 6 Attend International Student Orientation: August 21st, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm 3. NSAS 4. Address and Emergency contact 5. Orientation Date Health Insurance coverage: If you are not enrolled in the mandatory Syracuse University student health plan, complete the 6. ELAE information below and provide proof of insurance coverage. Insurance Company Name(s): _____________________________________________________________ Student Health Insurance: Start Date: ________ End Date: ________ Dependent Health Insurance: Start Date: ________ End Date: ________ 7 Graduate Assistants: All graduate assistants are encouraged to enroll in a University sponsored health insurance policy for employees which is significantly subsidized by the University. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will receive the enrollment information at your syr.edu email account. The enrollment is performed on My Slice and must be completed within the first 31 days of employment. This policy must be supplemented by a policy for medical evacuation and repatriation obtained at (http://international.syr.edu/_documents/FrontierMedex SU Form 2015.pdf). Student Signature: 7. Health Insurance Date: 8 Return Clearance Form to Slutzker Center after completing above tasks Slutzker Center OTHER THINGS TO DO PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS – No Signature Required Attend TA Orientation: Check in Friday, August 14, 8:00-8:30 a.m., Hall of Languages, Room 500. Refer to TA orientation schedule for further details. Hall of Languages, Room 500 Attend Ice Cream Social: August 20, 6:00-8:00 pm Flanagan Gym (#16 on map) Attend Academic Department Orientation Medical Clearance: Provide immunization and medical exam records to comply with SU Health Services requirements and schedule Health Services clearance appointment. Bursar Office: If you are sponsored by funds other than SU, personal, or family, confirm the billing address of your sponsor with the Bursar. Contact your department for details SU Health Services (#5 on map) 102 Archbold Gym (#1 on map) 8. Return Clearance Form Family Name (Surname): ________________________________________ First Name (Given name): ________________________________________ SUID #: __________________________ Sponsored REQUIRED CLEARANCE TASKS SU Abroad Transfer Readmit 1 Complete online Check-In Form and Check-In process at the Slutzker Center Visa Type: _______ Non-Matric COS TRF LOCATION Sponsored GA FellowSlutzker Center RLOA SIGNATURE RA Present documents to Slutzker Center: 2 Student: Passport Visa I-20/DS-2019 I-94 Health Insurance Dependent(s): Passport Visa I-20/DS-2019 I-94 Health Insurance Slutzker Center Newhouse 3 – Room 141 Bird Library – Room 004 Bird Library – Room 114 3 Attend New Student Arrival Seminar: ____/____/_____, 2-4 pm Provide Current Address and Emergency Contacts: Update your MySlice record 4 with your CURRENT address (U.S. address) and Emergency Contact information (names Slutzker Center and contact information of someone in your home country and someone in the U.S.) Attend International Student Orientation: Session I: August 23rd and 24th Sheraton Hotel Session II: August 25th and 26th Take English Language Assessment Exam: 6 Required for all students for determination of English/Writing course placement. Email Dr. Margo Sampson (masampso@syr.edu) if you have questions regarding this exam. August 24th, 25th, 27th Gifford Auditorium Huntington Beard Crouse 8:30 am – 12 noon 1. Check in 2. SUID card 3. NSAS 4. Address and Emergency contact 5. Orientation Date 6. ELAE Health Insurance coverage: If you are not enrolled in the mandatory Syracuse University student health plan, complete the information below and provide proof of insurance coverage. Insurance Company Name(s): _____________________________________________________________ 7 Student Health Insurance: Start Date: ________ End Date: ________ Dependent Health Insurance: Start Date: ________ End Date: ________ Student Signature: 7. Health Insurance Date: 8 Return Clearance Form to Slutzker Center after completing above tasks Slutzker Center OTHER THINGS TO DO PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS – No Signature Required Attend International Student Reception, August 26, 5:00 pm Attend New Student Convocation and other Syracuse Welcome programs and events and go to your class schedule advising sessions on August 29-30. Medical Clearance: Provide immunization and medical exam records to comply with SU Health Services requirements and schedule Health Services clearance appointment. Bursar Office: If you are sponsored by funds other than SU, personal, or family, confirm the billing address of your sponsor with the Bursar. Connections Program: Meet with your Connections Mentor or apply to the Connections Program to be assigned a mentor. Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center Syracuse Welcome Guide SU Health Services (#5 on map) 102 Archbold Gym (#1 on map) Slutzker Center 8. Return Clearance Form ELAE All students for whom English is not their native language should take the English Language Assessment Exam (ELAE) on one of the following days: August 24, 25, or 27, 2015, 9:00-noon, Gifford Auditorium, HB Crouse. Students should arrive between 8:30am and 8:45am to be seated and bring their SUID and a pencil (two parts of the exam are graded by computer, and answers cannot be changed if done in ink). The exam contains three parts: a composition on an assigned topic; a test of listening comprehension; and a test of grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. If you are an undergraduate student, the results of the exam will tell you which ENL/WRT course you should take to begin completing your undergraduate writing requirement. If you are a graduate student, further language study might be recommended, but not required, so this does not usually affect your course of study. For more information, contact Margo Sampson (masampso@syr.edu) prior to the beginning of the semester. You must present your student ID to take all language placement tests. 1. CHECK-IN, DOCUMENTS, & ORIENTATION Go to http://international.syr.edu/ New Student Check-In NETID Current Email Complete Online Check-In Form Retrieve and Print I-94 2. PRESENT DOCUMENTS TO SLUTZKER CENTER Submit: Health insurance information form Current photo Copies of your I-20 or DS-2019 Passport Visa Electronic I-94 Documents for new students will be reviewed and scanned in Room 550 of Bird Library between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily. 3. UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION Update your Myslice record www.myslice.syr.edu Current Address Insurance cards for those students who have been enrolled automatically in the AETNA policy through the Gallagher Company will be mailed to your CURRENT ADDRESS in MySlice in early September. If the address in this area is not correct, you will not receive your insurance card. Emergency Contact in the U.S. 4. SUID CARD Graduate students: Go to Steele Hall #206 to get your SUID If you lose your SUID, it costs $25 to replace it Undergraduate students: If you live on campus and submitted a photo before you arrived, your SUID will be given to you at your residence hall upon check-in. If you did not submit your phone in advance, go to Steele Hall #206 to get your SUID Once you have your SU-ID, CARRY IT EVERYWHERE!!! GRADUATE STUDENTS ORIENTATION EVENTS: 1. Optional- Ice Cream Social Date: Thursday, August 20, 2015 Time: 6pm-8pm Place: Flanagan Gym 2. Mandatory- Orientation Date: Friday, August 21, 2015 Time: 8:30am-5pm Place: Various campus locations after “In-person Check-In” at the Slutzker Center A schedule will be in your folder UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ORIENTATION EVENTS: Two Orientations, you are required to attend only one: Orientation Session I: Date: Sunday and Monday, August 23 & 24 Place: Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel Time: 8:30am-7pm Orientation Session II: Date: Tuesday and Wednesday, August 25 & 26 Place: Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel Time: 8:30am-6pm 5. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT EXAM Must be taken on one of the following days: August 24, 25, or 27, 2015 9am – 12noon Gifford Auditorium, HBC Arrive at 8:30am Bring SUID and a #2 Pencil SCIS Clearance Form 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 http://lang.syr.edu/languages/PlacementExams.html#ESOLEXAM 6. HEALTH INSURANCE Every full-time matriculated student MUST purchase Health Insurance from a U.S. based provider, that meets the standards stipulated by the U.S. Affordable Care Act (ACA) Syracuse University has contracted with AETNA to provide affordable health insurance and comprehensive coverage for its students The COST is $1,890, and it will appear on your student billing statement as of August 1, 2015 Coverage also begins on August 1st and lasts for one (1) year HEALTH INSURANCE ID CARDS Are ID cards available online? Yes, all enrolled students can access ID cards online and download them on a smart phone 1. Go to the Gallagher Student Health website for Syracuse University 2. Log in using your Syracuse University email address as your user name and enter your password. (If you have never logged into Gallagher’s website, your password is temporarily set as your SUID number) 3. On the left toolbar, click on “Account Home” 4. On the Coverage History tab, click on “Generate ID Card” INSURANCE OPTIONS FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS OF STUDENTS Students who will NOT be enrolled in the AETNA/Gallagher health insurance policy include: SU Exchange Students English Language Institute Students Students in their final semester of study* Students on Optional (or Academic) Practical Training Students registered for a part-time course load** * Must have filed diploma card with Registrar **Only allowed by IMMIGRATION under certain circumstances (see an adviser) ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS FOR INSURANCE COVERAGE: ISP: INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROTECTION www.PGHStudnet.com/ISP Three policies are available with different costs and different coverage. Please see information on SCIS website http://international.syr.edu/ newstudents/health-insurance/index.html HTH Worldwide Voluntary Plan: Policy is age rated. Example: 24 year old - $183/month https://www.hthtravelinsurance.com/gl_citizen/be nefits_students.cfm F2 & J2 DEPENDENTS INSURANCE Please make an appointment with an advisor at the Slutzker Center to talk about your options. 7. MEDICAL CLEARANCE You must make an appointment at the Health Center to provide immunization & medical Exam Records if you haven’t sent documents prior to arrival A TB Screening is required for everyone Health Center is #5 on your map All forms and other health-related information can be found: health.syr.edu Office Hours by Appointment Only Call: 315-443-9005 Hours: 8 to 4:30 8. BURSAR OFFICE If you are sponsored by funds other than SU, personal, or family, confirm the billing address of your sponsor with the Bursar’s office (Archbold) ACADEMIC LIFE REGISTERING FOR CLASS When to register: Graduate Students - Fall registration Dates: August 3- September 8th Undergraduate Students - Fall registration Dates: August 29 & 30 Late Registration and Adjustment Monday, August 31st- Tuesday, September 8th, 2015 HOW TO REGISTER 1. 2. 3. 4. Login to MySlice at http://myslice.syr.edu with your NetID & Password Locate the “Student Services” Section – Resolve any Holds Click the link for “Class Search” to find a class by course number, department, or instructor Or Select “Enroll in classes” to register for a particular class ACADEMIC LIFE 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 unless approved under a specific exception, in advance, by an International Student Advisor. First Day of Classes: Monday, August 31 Labor Day (no classes): Monday, September 7th Financial Deadline for Dropping Courses: Monday, September 21st Academic Drop Deadline: Monday, October 26th Withdrawal Deadline: Friday, November 20th Thanksgiving Break (no classes): The Week of November 22-29 Last Day of Classes: Friday, December 11 Final Exams: Monday, December 14- Thursday, December 17 LIFE IN SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY HOUSING Off-Campus Housing: Office of Off-Campus and Commuter Services 754 Ostrom Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13244 offcampus@syr.edu or (315) 443-2343 http://occs.syr.edu/ http://www.orangehousing.com/ (Do not sign two housing leases) 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 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Campus Phone 711 Campus Pay Phone *711 From AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint cell phones Emergency email and text messaging, from any cell phone From any phone #SU (#78) 711@syr.edu 315-443-2224 NO-SMOKING POLICY Syracuse University is a Non-smoking and Non-tobacco campus. This includes cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaporizers, pipes, etc. Smoking is prohibited on campus and within any campus buildings. NO DESIGNATED SMOKING AREAS Smoking is prohibited anywhere on campus LIFE IN SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY BANKING Banks JP Morgan Chase, First Niagara, M&T Bank Key Bank, Bank of America, SEFCU, are within short driving distance LIFE IN SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY BANKING Please note: local banks will not cash your personal checks unless you have an account with them. 1. Bring your passport and other immigration documents 2. Bring your SU-ID Syracuse University owns many ATMs on campus. The transaction service charge is a $1.75 per withdrawal. Contact your bank to determine if they charge any additional ATM service fees. LIFE IN SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY BANKING LOCAL BANKS Bank of America Nottingham Office 401 Nottingham Road 315-446-2312 800-841-4000 www.bankofamerica.com JP Morgan Chase, University Hill Branch 649 South Crouse Avenue 315-476-5870 www.chase.com Key Bank of New York, Nottingham Office 215 Tecumseh Road 315-446-8091 888-539-1234 www.key.com M&T Bank, University Hill Office 725 Irving Avenue Syracuse, NY 13210-1704 315-422-2110 800-724-2440 www.mandtbank.com First Niagara, University Branch 1004 East Adams Street 800-421-0004 www.fnfg.com LIFE IN SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY CELLPHONE Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint, etc. You need to bring your passport, I-20, and SUID to open an account or purchase a new cellphone. You can bring the documents with you during the international student orientation sessions. You will have a chance to talk with the representatives from the different companies. AT&T and T-Mobile’s representatives will be available during orientations LIFE IN SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY CELLPHONE Every phone company offers different plans for Syracuse students, it is important to assess your needs and choose accordingly. Syracuse University does not endorse any vendors. Be advised that discounts may change from time to time and must be confirmed with the vendor at the time of purchase. DRIVING IN SYRACUSE 1. 2. 3. 4. Foreign License: 18 months International Driving Permit New York Learner’s Permit Dept. of Motor Vehicles (DMV) MV-44 Form Written Test Fee ($50-70) New York Driving License 1. Practice Practice Practice 2. Driving Schools 3. Driving Test http://international.syr.edu/new-students/life-insyracuse/driving/driving-in-us.html LIFE IN SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY GETTING AROUND On and Off Campus Campus bus information @ http://parking.syr.edu/ Connective corridor @ http://connectivecorridor.syr.edu/ Centro bus information @ http://centro.org/ ORIENTATION REMINDER! Graduate Orientation: August 21, 2015 8:30am-5 pm Undergraduate Orientation: Session I: August 23-24 Session II: August 25-26 8:30-6pm 8. COMPLETE THE TASKS AND RETURN CLEARANCE FORM Return the Clearance form to the Slutzker Center after completing the above tasks and retrieving the appropriate signatures. Please make sure to sign the back UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION I: DAY 1 (AUGUST 23) Blue Team 8:30-9:15am Check-in & Breakfast 9:15-11:55am Student Life and Orientation, Housing, Meal Plans & ID, Student Rights and Responsibilities & Connections & SCIS Programs 12:00-12:45pm Yellow Team 8:30-9:15am Check-in & Breakfast 9:30-11:30am Yellow Team Challenge 11:30-12:15pm Lunch 12:40-1:00pm Cell phone and insurance 1:00-5:40pm Student Life and Orientation, Housing, Meal Plans & ID, Student Rights and Responsibilities & Connections & SCIS Programs & Academic Life and U.S. Classroom Culture, Academic Integrity, Cell Phones, & Insurance 6:00-7:00pm BBQ Lunch 1:00-3:00pm Blue Team Challenge 3:25-5:40pm Academic Life and U.S. Classroom Culture, Academic Integrity, Cell Phones, & Insurance 6:00-7:00pm BBQ Please arrive on time and wear clothing appropriate for: “moderate activity” UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION Comfortable clothes and footwear UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION I: DAY 2 (AUGUST 24) Blue Team 8:30-9:15am 9:15-10:15am 10:15-11:15am Check-in & Breakfast Yellow Team 8:30-9:15am Check-in & Breakfast 9:15-10:15am Academic Department Meetings 10:15-11:15am Bookstore 11:30-12:30pm Lunch 12:30-4:45pm International Student Orientation Information Sessions Academic Department Meetings Bookstore 11:30-12:30pm Lunch 12:30-4:45pm International Student Orientation Information Sessions Please bring your clearance form for the SECOND day of your orientation session!!! 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