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<p class=MsoNormal>The International Student Services office (ISSO) at Texas
A&M University-Commerce would like to congratulate you on your acceptance
to our university and we look forward to meeting you in <span style='color:
black'>August.</span> Over the next <span style='color:black'>few weeks I
will be sending</span> you emails with very important information concerning
your arrival and things you need to be aware of before you arrive. <b><u><span
style='color:red'>PLEASE READ OVER THESE EMAILS VERY CAREFULLY!</span></u></b> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Below are some the answers to some of the most frequently
asked questions we receive from our new international students. Please
read over the information very carefully:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><u>How do I apply for scholarships? </u></b> There
are a number of different scholarships available for both undergraduate and
graduate students. For information on available scholarships you will
need to contact the Scholarship Office at 903-886-5096 or email <a
href="http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/admissions/tuitionCosts/financialAid/scholarships/scholarships@tamu-commerce.edu">scholarships@tamu-commerce.edu</a>.
You may also visit the website for your academic major at <a
href="http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/academics/azPrograms/default.aspx">http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/academics/azPrograms/default.aspx</a>
or visit the admissions offices to see if there are any scholarships available
on their sites. <b><span style='color:red;background:yellow;mso-highlight:
yellow'>Unfortunately, the ISSO is not involved in the scholarship process and
we cannot provide information on the application process or the status of your
application so it is strongly <u>recommended you refer all questions or
concerns to the Scholarship office</u> at 903-886-5096 or email <a
href="http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/admissions/tuitionCosts/financialAid/scholarships/scholarships@tamu-commerce.edu"><span
style='color:red'>scholarships@tamu-commerce.edu</span></a></span></b><span
style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>.</span><b><span
style='color:#1F497D'> </span><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph><b><u><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><u>What is Cash4College?</u></b><u><span
style='color:#1F497D'> </span></u><b><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span></b><span
style='color:#1F497D'> </span><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Cash4College</span></strong>
is a Texas A&M University-Commerce scholarship program open to eligible
graduate candidates and undergraduate transfer candidates who have not attended
Texas A&M University-Commerce before. For more information on
Cash4College or to review the eligibility requirements please visit <a
href="http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/admissions/tuitionCosts/financialAid/cash4College/scholarshipProgram/default.aspx">http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/admissions/tuitionCosts/financialAid/cash4College/scholarshipProgram/default.aspx</a>
or email the Scholarship office at <a
href="http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/admissions/tuitionCosts/financialAid/scholarships/scholarships@tamu-commerce.edu">scholarships@tamu-commerce.edu</a>.
<b><span style='color:red;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>Again, the
ISSO has very limited knowledge of this program so it is strongly <u>recommended
you refer all questions or concerns to the Scholarship office</u> at
903-886-5096 or email <a
href="http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/admissions/tuitionCosts/financialAid/scholarships/scholarships@tamu-commerce.edu"><span
style='color:red'>scholarships@tamu-commerce.edu</span></a></span></b><span
style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>.</span> <b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><u>Are there any required vaccinations for
international students?</u></b> <b><span style='color:red;background:
yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>There are no required vaccinations for
international students <u>who plan to live off-campus</u>.</span></b> Any
student, international or domestic, who lives in on-campus housing this fall is
required to have a meningitis vaccination. You may contact Residential
Living and Learning at 903-886-5797, email <a
href="mailto:residencelife@tamu-commerce.edu">residencelife@tamu-commerce.edu</a>
or visit <a
href="http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/studentLife/housing/prospectiveStudents/default.aspx">http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/studentLife/housing/prospectiveStudents/default.aspx</a>.
<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><u>What are my housing options?</u></b>
Some international students chose to live on-campus so they may be in close
proximity to their classes, library, and social events. Others chose to
live off-campus or in the general Dallas/Fort Worth area. Some questions
you need to consider when choosing housing are will you have reliable
transportation, do you have specific dietary needs, class availability, and how
involved you want to be involved with campus life. Residence Life works
very hard to accommodate our international students and our on-campus food
provider is making a concerted effort this fall to provide more food options for
our international students that includes a larger vegetarian option. For
on-campus housing information please visit <a
href="http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/studentLife/housing/prospectiveStudents/default.aspx">http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/studentLife/housing/prospectiveStudents/default.aspx</a>.
For information on off-campus housing please visit our website at <a
href="http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/Prior_to_arrival.asp">http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/Prior_to_arrival.asp</a>.
<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph><b><u><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><u>Does the university provide temporary
housing?</u></b> Unfortunately the university does not provide any
temporary housing accommodations for students prior to the start of the
semester. Please visit <a
href="http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/Prior_to_arrival.asp">http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/Prior_to_arrival.asp</a>
for a list of local hotels or temporary housing options. <b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><u>How can I find on-campus employment?</u></b>
There are two types of on-campus employment that international students are
eligible for- student worker (not work study) and graduate
assistantships. Current student worker positions available this fall are
listed at <a
href="http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/studentLife/studentEmployment/default.aspx">http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/studentLife/studentEmployment/default.aspx</a>.
International students are not eligible for work-study student worker
positions. Graduate assistantships are highly competitive as they provide
a larger semester salary and may include the in-state tuition waiver.
Current available assistantships may be found at <a
href="http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/academics/graduateSchool/funding/assistantships/default.aspx">http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/academics/graduateSchool/funding/assistantships/default.aspx</a>.
<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
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<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><u>When is the international orientation and
do I have to attend?</u></b> International student orientation is on
Thursday, August <span style='color:black'>26 and will begin 8:30am sharp</span><span
style='color:#1F497D'> </span>and students should expect to be involved in
orientation and other activities on-campus until 5:00pm. <b><span
style='color:red;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>All international
students are required to attend the orientation.</span></b> <b><u>Undergraduate</u></b>
international students only must also attend a undergraduate orientation and
may visit <a href="http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/home/orientation/">http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/home/orientation/</a>
for more information. <b><u><span style='color:red;background:yellow;
mso-highlight:yellow'>We have made some changes to our orientation and check-in
so we may better serve our international students so please be sure to read
your emails from our office.</span><span style='color:red'> DO NOT BE
LATE FOR ORIENTATION.</span><o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><u>When can I check-in with an international
advisor?</u></b> The ISSO will have check-in sessions for new students
from Wednesday, August 18 to Wednesday, August 25 (closed Saturday and Sunday)
from 9-11am and 2-4pm in Halladay 104. We strongly discourage students from
waiting to check-in on the 25<sup>th</sup> as we will only check-in during the
posted times regardless of any waiting students. <b><u><span
style='color:red;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>THERE WILL BE NO
CHECK-IN ON THE DAY OF ORIENTATION, AUGUST 26.</span></u></b><span
style='color:black'> Students who do not check-in prior to
orientation will have to attend check-in from 10am-12pm (ONLY during this time)
on Friday, August 27. You will need to provide copies of your passport,
visa, I-94 (both sides) and the first and last page of your I-20. </span><b><u><span
style='color:red;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>Transfer students must
provide copies of ALL previous I-20’s. Please bring original
documents with you</span><span style='color:red'>.</span></u></b><span
style='color:red'> </span><span style='color:black'>You will also need to
provide emergency contact information and other personal information.
</span> <b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>John Mark Jones, Director<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>International Student Services<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Texas A&M University-Commerce<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>PO Box 3011<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Commerce TX 75429<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>(Ph) 903-886-5097<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>(Fax) 903-468-3200<o:p></o:p></p>
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