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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This email is from the International Student Services Office (ISSO) at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Over the next few weeks you will be receiving important emails from our office regarding your preparation to study at A&M-Commerce. Our website provides a lot of information for our new international students at <a href="http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/studentLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/new-students/default.aspx">http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/studentLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/new-students/default.aspx</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination</span></u></b><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>:</span> All new students under 30 years of age are required to have a Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination at least 10 days prior to the first day of the fall semester. For more information click <a href="http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/studentLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/new-students/bacterial-meningitis-vaccination-requirement.aspx">here</a>. <b><i><span style='color:red;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>Please note that failure to meet the vaccination requirement may jeopardize your visa status.</span></i></b> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>When can I register for classes?</span></u></b> All new international students are <b><i><u>required to attend the international student orientation</u></i></b> and <b><i><u>check-in with an international advisor in-person</u></i></b> in the ISSO in Halladay 104. For more information click <a href="http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/studentLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/new-students/international-student-orientation-and-check-in1/default.aspx">here</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>How can I meet current international students at A&M-Commerce?</span></u></b> Below is a list of our current international student groups on-campus with their contact information. You may also email the ISSO if you would like to contact current students from your country. <b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>African Student Association- email <a href="mailto:pbah@leomail.tamuc.edu">pbah@leomail.tamuc.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Caribbean Student Association- email <a href="mailto:ray6.com@gmail.com">ray6.com@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://orgs.tamu-commerce.edu/csa/">Chinese Student Association</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Hispanic Student Association- email <a href="mailto:Gilbert.Hernandez@tamuc.edu">Gilbert.Hernandez@tamuc.edu</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://isatamuc.org/old/">India Student Association</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://tamuc.orgsync.com/show_profile/51729-korean-student-association">Korean Student Association</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://nsatamuc.wordpress.com/">Nepali Student Association</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://tamuc.orgsync.com/show_profile/47656-saudi-students-association-at-texas-a-m-university-commerce">Saudi Student Association</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://tamuc.orgsync.com/show_profile/31328-taiwanese-student-association">Taiwanese Student Association</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><a href="http://tamuc.orgsync.com/show_profile/29132-thai-student-association">Thai Student Association</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><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>(P) 903-886-5097<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(F) 903-468-3200<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="www.tamuc.edu/isso">www.tamuc.edu/isso</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>