International students are an important part of the NSU community. The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS), along with the Office of New Student Orientation, help students make the transition from their home country to life at NSU and in the United States. OISS provides services that help international students and scholars to successfully navigate the United States immigration process.
International Student Orientation is designed to introduce you to the institution to ensure that you are aware of services and resources available. International Orientation is series of special workshops for international students. On this day, we will be going over Visa, I-20, and Social Security information, as well as employment options, local community resources, and adjusting to life and customs in the United States.
We have specifically designated the International Orientation program to be the weekend before classes begin so that it conveniently corresponds with many international students travel arrangements to arrive in the US. All international undergraduate students are required to attend an orientation session. If you do attend an earlier summer freshman or transfer orientation program, it is still important that join the International Orientation program for the August 22 portion.
Please identify yourself as an international student when you place your orientation reservation for any of the sessions.
For more information regarding this workshop, please contact the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) at 800-338-4723, ext. 27242, or at intl@nova.edu.
Orientation Date
Saturday August 22, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Checklist
- Sign-up for orientation online
- Contact the Office of International Students at 800-338-4723, ext. 27242, or via email (intl@nova.edu)
- Visit the Prospective F-1 Students section for more information on required documentation
- Have your travel documents in order and confirm with the Center for International Programs and Services before the check-in date
- Make arrangements to have U.S. currency available upon your arrival in the United States
- Request the correct visa (F-1) at the US Embassy/Consulate in your home country
- The U.S. Immigration & Naturalization (INS) officer at the port of entry will place a red date stamp with F-1 D/S on the School & Student Copy of your I-20 and I-94 Card (Departure Record)
- The INS officer will return to you the Student Copy of your I-20 along with your I-94 card
- Contact the Office of Residential Life and Housing at 954-262-7052 or via email (reslife@nova.edu) for information about check-in/move-in.