International Student Handbook
International Student Handbook
Below are links to each section of the International Student Handbook given to all international students during orientation their freshman year. For your convenience, we have now put the document online. Please review the various sections and if you have any questions or would like to review material contained in the handbook, feel free to stop by the Office of Global Education and Study Abroad at any time.
Full Version of the International Student Handbook
For a specific section, please use the linked table of contents below:
Introduction and Table of Contents
The Office of Global Education and Study Abroad
F-1 International Student Regulations and Important Terms
Immigration Requirements for F-1 Students
Important Facts About Employment and Tax Treaties
Applying for F-1 Curricular Practical Training
Renewing Your Visa or Passport
A Valid Visa in an Expired Passport or Lost or Stolen Passport with a U.S. Visa
Differences Between F-1 and J-1 Status
Travel to Country of Residency or Citizenship, Permanent Residence, Travel to a Third Country
Obtaining a U.S. Social Security Number
Getting Settled on Arrival and Student Services
Appendix I - International Students: SEVIS Fact Sheet
Appendix II - Extension of OPT for Qualified Students
Appendix III - International Students: Social Security Fact Sheet
Appendix IV - Campus Safety Plans
Last updated: 08-22-2012