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We are thankful for the diversity that you
bring to the university, and we hope that your
transition to American university life will go
smoothly. In order to facilitate this, we would
like to share with you some information about
your arrival, scholarship information, and about
the process for paying tuition once you arrive
at the university. It has been our experience in
the past that a number of new international
students
have encountered specific problems with these
areas, and so our purpose in sharing this
information, is to assist you in preventing
similar difficulties.
Check-in Information
All new
international students must attend the
International Student Check-In. This gives
staff at International Student Services (ISS)
the opportunity to review and copy your
immigration documents and to verify your legal
immigration status. We will also remove the ISS
registration block (one of several registration
blocks you may have) at this time, in order to
allow you to register for courses.
If you are not a U.S. citizen or a U.S.
permanent resident, then you are classified as
an international student.
Dates
The first check-in process
and orientation is organized by the
International Student Services Office for
all newly admitted international students.
The following chart will provide information
about our check-in for 2008.
|
Spring 2008 |
Summer 2008 |
Fall 2008 |
| Check-In |
January 3 |
May 12 |
August 11 & 12 |
Locations
|
Spring 2008 |
Summer 2008 |
Fall 2008 |
| Check-In |
Bizzell Hall
East |
Bizzell Hall
East |
Student
Computing
Center |
*
For Bizzell Hall East
1)
Google Campus map
2) Get
Directions (enter your start address)
3) Parking info:
University Center Parking Garage
(map)
*
For Student Computing Center:
1)
Google Campus map
2)
Get Directions (enter your start address)
3) Parking
info:
Central Campus Parking
Garage
(map)
Required Documents
All International
F-1 and J-1 Visa Holders
- Original I-20/DS-2019 Certificates of Eligibility (stamped at the port of entry).
- Original passport and I-94 card (issued at the port of entry) for you and any dependents.
- Two copies of each of the above documents (made only after arrival to the U.S.), with any dates or stamps clearly visible.
Transfer Students in F1 or J1 students
In addition to current immigration
documents, transfer students from another
U.S. institution or university must also bring all previous
I-20’s or DS-2019’s and a completed
Transfer-In
Form (TIF).
Students who qualify
for SB 1528
Students that do not hold United States
citizenship or permanent residency, must submit immigration documents regarding their current status to the International Student Office. This document would include picture ID card, visa, passport, I-94, I20/DS 2019, documentation for health insurance, and/or any other relevant documentation.
Students who qualify for SB 1528 are required to check-in at the International Student Services office prior to meeting with their academic advisor and registering for classes.
Dependents of Primary Visa Holders
New students that are dependents with the visa
status of F-2, J-2, or L-2, then the student
must bring the appropriate documents (and 2
copies) for themselves and for their spouse or
parent (the F-1, J-1, or L-1 visa holder).
Generally this would include the I-20/DS-2019 of
the F-1/J-1, passports, visa, I-94 card, and/or
any other documentation issued by the Department
of Homeland Security (formerly INS).
Other Primary Visa Holders
If new students hold that some other visa types must bring appropriate
documents to show their current visa status
(generally this would include the passport, I-94
card, and/or other documentation issued by the
Department of Homeland Security (formerly INS)
or other government office.
Health Insurance
Because health care in the US is expensive, it is the policy of Texas A&M University that all international students have medical health insurance coverage during the semester one is enrolled. Students who have families with them or have short-term visitors are strongly encouraged to obtain additional insurance coverage for them (this is required for all J-visa holders). There are several important facts and terms that you need to know about health insurance. Please,
click here .
Registration blocks
All international students are initially blocked
from registration. In order to have the blocks removed, students
must
- Provide or make arrangements to provide any missing documents to the
Office of Admissions and Records.
- Submit immigration documents to ISS.
- Submit proof of health insurance to
ISS.
- Provide immunization records to A.P. Beutel Health Center
if necessary.
- Arrange to take the English Language Proficiency Exam (ELPE) if required
to do so. Information regarding the ELPE and
the mandatory undergraduate and transfer
student conferences will be available at
International Student Check-in from
Admissions
