[NewIntlStudents] Important information for new summer students

[New International Students]

Hello from the Office of International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) at Texas A&M University-Commerce

Check-in has begun for new international students for the summer and if you haven't scheduled your check-in appointment be sure to schedule it quickly by clicking here<http://www.tamuc.edu/campusLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/new-students/international-student-orientation-and-check-in/check-in.aspx>.  Please note that check-in times are not flexible and students need to arrive on time for their appointment or they will be rescheduled at a later date.

As you check-in your registration hold from the ISSS will be lifted and if you need information about how to register for your courses or how to pay your tuition and fees through your myLEO you may go to http://www.tamuc.edu/campusLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/new-students/myleo.aspx.

We have a number of orientation presentations on our website at provide important information about the following topics.  Be sure to review these presentations so you will be informed by clicking here<http://www.tamuc.edu/campusLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/new-students/orientationpresentations.aspx>:

*        Visa rules for F-1 students

*        Navigating the A&M System Health Insurance

*        On-campus and off-campus Employment

*        Scholarship information

*        Fee payment

*        Campus housing and off-campus housing

*        Campus safety

*        Buying a car and applying for a driver's license

*        How to be successful in the classroom

Also, attached is our welcome packet for all new students that will provide very important information about the ISSS, campus services, housing, cell phones, and other information.  Our New International Student Guidebook is also online at www.tamuc.edu/guidebook<http://www.tamuc.edu/guidebook> and it will answer many of your questions.





John Mark Jones, Director
International Student & Scholar Services
Texas A&M University-Commerce
PO Box 3011
Commerce TX 75428
(Ph) 903-886-5097  (F) 903-468-3200
www.tamuc.edu/isso<http://www.tamuc.edu/isso>

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