[Intl-stu] Welcome to Fall 07

[International Students]

Subject: Welcome to Fall 2007

Fall 2007 semester has already begun. Welcome new students and welcome back
returning students. I wish ALL of you a good start and a successful
semester.

Please read this important information and take action on the items that
apply to you and your situation.

     1. To maintain your legal F-1 status, it is the responsibility of ALL
international students to:

     * Register and maintain your full time course load (at least 9 hours
for grad and 12    
        hours for undergrad) throughout the semester. Only 3credit hours of
Internet      
        course can be used to fulfill your full time course load, the rest
must be face-to-face
       courses. Contact the International Student Adviser (ISA) if you have
questions. 

     * Report your new address directly to the International Student Office
(ISO) within 10        
       days of the change. You can submit your change of address online 
 
<http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/Fall_2004/Forms/request_form.asp
>
http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/Fall_2004/Forms/request_form.asp

      * Remember to regularly log on to the International Student Website
and read 
         important immigration information for F-1 students.
         http://www7.tamu-commerce.edu/international/
<http://www7.tamu-commerce.edu/international/> 
         Contact the ISA for any questions.

     * Activate your Leo-mail https://leo.tamu-commerce.edu/login.aspx
<https://leo.tamu-commerce.edu/login.aspx> 
        and check it daily for important messages and announcement sent from
the               
        university and the ISO.

* Check the expiration date of your I-20 (page 1, # 5) and contact the ISA
to extend    
         your I-20 within 30 days before the expiration date. A new bank
statement and a        
         copy of your degree plan are required when extension is requested.

2. For NEW students who enrolled at TAMU-Commerce for the first time this

        semester, you can log on to the UNIVERSITY CALENDAR
 
http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/schedule/Schedule_of_Classes_info.asp?ID=2
<http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/schedule/Schedule_of_Classes_info.asp?ID=2> 
        and follow the deadline for registration and payment.

3. For students who have changed degree level, or changed major, or admitted
to a second degree, 
       you must contact the ISA and request in writing for a new I-20 with a
new degree or new major.    
       You must bring your current I-20 with you when you make a request.

4. For students who are 20 hr GA/TA or are enrolled in your last semester
and registered for less than required       course load this semester (less
than 9 hours for grad and 12 hours for undergrad): 
       You must report your reason for taking less than your required hours
to the ISA   
       before the 12th class day to prevent being reported in SEVIS as
out-of-status.
       You can report online at 
 
http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/Fall_2004/Forms/report_less_form.
asp
<http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/Fall_2004/Forms/report_less_form
.asp>  

 5. For students expecting to complete your course of studies and graduate
at the end of Fall 2007 and plan to apply for CPT or OPT, you must read the
information on CPT and OPT and obtain ALL required documents before making
an appointment with the adviser. You must have all completed CPT or OPT
application package ready with you at the appointment. If your CPT or OPT
application package is not complete, your appointment will be canceled and
you must re-scheduled your appointment for later date.
Information and application for CPT or OPT can be found at 
 
http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/Fall_2004/Current_Students/c_cpt_
opt.htm
<http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/Fall_2004/Current_Students/c_cpt
_opt.htm> 
         The appointment for Fall 07 OPT application is available from
September 24 to November 30. 

6.  Students who have traveled outside the US and re-entered the port of
entry with a new I-94, please make a copy of your new I-94 (front and back)
and provide the ISS office with a copy of your new I-94. 
       
7. Feel free to contact the International Student Services if you need help
or have questions.

         Location: BA Building, Room 350
         Phone 903-886-5097
         FAX 903-468-3200
         E-mail: intl_stu at tamu-commerce.edu
<mailto:intl_stu at tamu-commerce.edu> 
         Website http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/
<http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/>  


HAVE A GREAT SEMESTER!!!

 

Noi Prapan

Director, International Student Services

Texas A&M University-Commerce

PO Box 3011

Commerce, Texas 75429

Phone 903-886-5097

FAX 903-468-3200

E-mail: noi_prapan at tamu-commerce.edu <mailto:noi_prapan at tamu-commerce.edu> 

http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/
<http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/> 

 

 

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