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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">Howdy Lions !!!
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Times",serif">It is finally August which means it is the time of year that you’ll be getting on the airplane in preparation for your studies this fall at TAMUC. We are very excited to meet
 all in person! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-family:"Times",serif">This email will give you instructions on what to expect in the month of August as a new incoming student.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">Register for Fall 2023 New International Student Orientation (NISO Fall 2023)</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">:
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif;color:black">International orientation is </span><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif;color:red">required</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif;color:black"> for
 all incoming students to participate in accordance to their onboarding and immigration status with TAMUC. Our office will have a packed day of information and socializing so you can learn more about our community and meet all the important offices associated
 with our university and broad Texas community! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">   - Date: August 25, 2023
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">   - Time: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Gates will close by 8am)
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">   - Schedule: Attached to the email<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">   - Location: Lakeside Pavilion ( Location:
<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/EMrtrmTEUE6nDMGNA">https://goo.gl/maps/EMrtrmTEUE6nDMGNA</a> )<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">   - Register:
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0iT7R0ICyZDzK5BT2Ok2EXBrb3ZR4te0FWWZ5g_TJCK5U3Q/viewform">
NISO Registration Link</a> <b><span style="color:red">(Mandatory)</span></b><span style="color:red">  <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">Complete Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Requirement:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">If you're 22 or younger.
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif"><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",serif">More info:
<a href="https://www.tamuc.edu/meningitis-req">Meningitis Vaccination Requirement</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">3.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">     
</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">Complete Pre-Arrival Webinar Series:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif"><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",serif;color:red">Mandatory</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif"> webinars for incoming international students.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif"><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",serif">Watch before attending orientation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif"><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",serif">Webinar Playlist:
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqNSEN7FQuaOcSCYgL9fEgKhFwxEwtaUB">
Pre-Arrival Webinars</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">4.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">     
</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">Get Lion Card</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">: View Online Photo Submission Instructions on Our Website
<a href="https://www.tamuc.edu/division-of-finance-and-administration/auxiliary-services/eaccount-deployment/#tamuc-section-238627">
Here</a> <br>
*Detailed instructions for uploading your photo and photo requirements are attached*
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<![if !supportLists]><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">5.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">     
</span></span></span></i></b><![endif]><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">Check your college email for more information.
</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif;color:red">Mandatory</span><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">6.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">     
</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">Join Incoming Fall 2023 WhatsApp Group chat:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">Connect with fellow students and receive important updates.
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">WhatsApp Group Link:<a href="https://chat.whatsapp.com/IlGxiYGi7tZK97lNfjkkTY"> WhatsApp Group</a>  (Fall 2023)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif;color:#002060">Please be aware of the following:
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<![if !supportLists]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">     
</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">Access myLeo Account</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">   - Log in to Leo portal: Learn more
<a href="https://youtu.be/sC9AvXl2f34">https://youtu.be/sC9AvXl2f34</a>  <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">   - Email any login issues to
<a href="mailto:helpdesk@tamuc.edu">helpdesk@tamuc.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">Register for Classes:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">   - Log in to Leo portal to register for classes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><u>Full Course of Studies for Summer, Fall & Spring Enrollment:</u></b> As an incoming F-1 student, you must a maintain full course of studies starting your first academic semester and throughout your academic tenure at TAMUC.<b> </b>F-1 student must enroll
 in <a href="https://inside.tamuc.edu/campusLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/documents/Full_Course_of_Study_Requirement.pdf"><b>Full Course of Study</b></a><b><span style="color:blue"> to maintain your F-1 student status at all time. Please reference
 here for instruction F-1 student must enroll in </span></b><a href="https://inside.tamuc.edu/campusLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/documents/Full_Course_of_Study_Requirement.pdf"><b>Full Course of Study</b></a><b><span style="color:blue"> to
 maintain your F-1 student status.</span></b> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">Check College Email for Tasks: (
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">ends with leomail.tamuc.edu<b> )</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">   - Review your college email for tasks and instructions. Please read all your emails thoroughly.
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   LeoMail: Leo portal > Apps > LeoMail  <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">Refer to Student Handbook:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">For more information on next steps, consult the
<a href="https://www.canva.com/design/DAFBQids68Y/ntJepQE1-lJtT5rVn9JYLQ/view">Student Handbook</a>
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</span></span></span></b><![endif]><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">International Student Health Insurance:
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">According to the Texas A&M University System regulation, international students (F-1 & J-1) are required to hold insurance that meets the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements as well as provides
 repatriation and medical evacuation. International Students are defined as students who are not United States citizens or permanent residents of the United States.  
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<p><span style="font-family:"Times",serif"> <img border="0" width="685" height="308" style="width:7.1354in;height:3.2083in" id="Picture_x0020_10" src="cid:image004.png@01D9D04A.B1FC4E80" alt="Texas A&M University System 
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International JI/ FI Visa Holders 
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Student 
Spouse 
Children 
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<p><b><span style="font-family:"Times",serif">Deadlines for Submitting a Waiver :<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Times",serif">Early Fall Arrival (new International Students) - 07/28/2023 - 08/22/2023<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Times",serif">Fall - 08/02/2023 - 09/07/2023<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b><i><span style="font-family:"Times",serif">Apply for a Waiver here: <a href="https://tamuc.myahpcare.com/">
https://tamuc.myahpcare.com/</a><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times",serif">Disclaimer: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires every international student to personally check in with the International Office. We are required to report
 your arrival at A&M-Commerce to the USCIS. If you fail to attend the orientation on August 25, we may be forced to terminate your Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) record and in accordance to 8 CFR 214.2(f)(5)(iv) of the regulations you
 will be required to depart the U.S. immediately. This will leave a permanent negative mark on your U.S. immigration history and may result in a denial of any pending immigration applications.
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