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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Dear Lions!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We hope you all are doing well and staying safe. The Office of International Programs (OIP) at Texas A&M University-Commerce would like to inform you of a few changes that
 have occurred within the last week on COVID-19 testing requirements for all students.  <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">If you are traveling from abroad into the U.S. and are Vaccinated   <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Submit proof of vaccination.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">You must test with the University 3-5 days after arrival to the U.S.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">You do not need to quarantine
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Email your vaccination record  <a href="mailto:COVID.Vaccine@tamuc.edu">COVID.Vaccine@tamuc.edu</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">If you are traveling from abroad into the U.S. are NOT vaccinated
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">You must get tested with the University within 3 to 5 days and you must self-quarantine for a full 7 days.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">If you are living On-Campus at the Residence Halls:
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Prior to your arrival to the United States, you must notify Residential living & Learning at
<a href="mailto:RLLCOVID@tamuc.edu">RLLCOVID@tamuc.edu</a> for information and guidance on your housing and quarantine arrangement.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Mandated Testing:
<span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Make an appointment with the Student Health Services<span style="color:#1F497D">
</span>and follow the process below: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Click here to schedule for
<a href="https://tamus.curativeinc.com/welcome">COVID Test</a> while filling the Personal Information under the "ROLE" area you need to fill it as "INTERNATIONAL"<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">        
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Click
<a href="https://dms.tamuc.edu/Forms/Privacy?_ga=2.33103230.1991237315.1597063903-660918509.1499721002">
Consent form</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#C00000">Testing performed by other entities off campus will not be accepted to meet the mandatory testing requirement.
 You must test with A&M-Commerce University. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#C00000"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Please note that regardless of vaccination status, everyone will be required to submit to a COVID diagnostic test provided by the University between August 25-September
 17, 2021.</span> <span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
Students who do not comply with mandatory COVID-19 reporting, testing, and/or quarantine/isolation requirements will go through the Student Conduct Process. This may result in a student facing possible separation (i.e., suspension or expulsion) from the University
 or being considered a student "not in good standing. This may also result in your F-1 SEVIS termination and you may have to go home.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We kindly request you to plan your travel accordingly! For more information click here  <b><a href="https://storage.googleapis.com/stateless-new-tamuc-edu/2021/08/20d3bc45-new-fall-2021-covid-19-management-and-guidance-plan-8-13-2021-revised.pdf">COVID-19
 University mandated protocol</a></b><span style="color:#1F497D">. </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact OIP at
<b><u><a href="mailto:intl.stu@tamuc.edu">intl.stu@tamuc.edu</a></u></b> or call us at 903.886.5097.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Goodluck & Safe travels,
<span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">International Programs Team<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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