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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>The ISSO has been receiving a number of phone calls with questions from new international students who are admitted for the spring 2013 semester.&nbsp; This email is just a reminder that we have developed a number of simple presentations on our website at <a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/CampusLife/CampusServices/internationalStudentServices/new-students/international-student-orientation-and-check-in1/online-orientation-sessions-for-new-students.aspx">http://www.tamuc.edu/CampusLife/CampusServices/internationalStudentServices/new-students/international-student-orientation-and-check-in1/online-orientation-sessions-for-new-students.aspx</a> that answer many questions.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The presentations discuss how to receive the I-20 and what to do after you have received the I-20, the visa process, SEVIS I-901 fee, arriving in the U.S., orientation and check-in course registration, and vaccination and health insurance requirements.&nbsp; We are working on more presentations and expect to post one soon about housing and funding your education.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please take some time to review these presentations before you contact the ISSO as you will find very helpful information and website links to help you prepare for your studies at A&amp;M-Commerce.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</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&amp;M University-Commerce<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(P)&nbsp; 903-886-5097&nbsp; (F)&nbsp; 903-468-3200<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/isso">www.tamuc.edu/isso</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p></div></body></html>