[Intl-stu] What's up this week with the ISSS?

[International Students]

Please check out below the events and important information from the Office of International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) at Texas A&M University-Commerce the week of January 25, 2016.


*        System Student Health Insurance Plan (SSHIP)<https://tamuc.myahpcare.com/>:  The deadline to submit a SSHIP Waiver Request<https://tamuc.myahpcare.com/waiver>, Assistantship Verification Form<http://www.tamuc.edu/campusLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/assistantship_form.aspx> for GA's, or update your status with the ISSS (TPS, permanent resident, transferred to another school, H visa) is January 26:

o   SSHIP charges have been placed on student accounts.

o   Please note the January 26 deadline to submit requests or updates.

o   Attached is an FAQ that will provide important information about the SSHIP.


*        How to Apply for a Driver's License and Social Security Number Information Session:  The ISSS will host an information session about the DL and SSN application process January 28 at 3pm in BA 109.  Another session will be offered February 3 at 3pm in BA 109.  Registration is required at Workshop Registration<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eooikjJbbov_ccJX5qpgoZwBekpDGbfK4__nUWlmnt8/viewform>.  First five students to attend will receive a free t-shirt.


*        Recharged to Maximize Your Performance:  Counseling Center open house on January 27 from 3pm-5pm in Halladay 204.  Enjoy some light refreshments and try the massage chairs in the Counseling Center Relaxation Room.  The first 30 students receive a special gift bag.  Registration is at Open House Registration<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1j2JN49IApemNBQUPLyJltm5sstPZ05wk4fKLZWHP9U8/viewform>.


*        Full Course of Study Requirement<http://www.tamuc.edu/campusLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/documents/FullCourseofStudy.pdf>:  All F-1 and J-1 international students need to be sure to review their registration to ensure they are enrolled as required by the Student Exchange Visitor Program.  The ISSS will begin SEVIS registration this week and students who are not enrolled as stated at the Full Course of Study<http://www.tamuc.edu/campusLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/documents/FullCourseofStudy.pdf> handout may face issues with their visa status.  It is your responsibility to ensure you are enrolled as required by SEVP and the ISSS handout addresses many different situations and provides examples.


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