N EW S TUDENT A RRIVAL S EMINAR F ALL 2015 Slutzker Center for International Services (SCIS)

S LUTZKER C ENTER FOR I NTERNATIONAL S ERVICES (SCIS) SCISs primary objective is to assist you in maintaining compliance with U.S. immigration laws. Slutzker Center Provides: Information and Updates on immigration regulations www. international.syr.edu www. international.syr.edu Weekly seminars on immigration topics Walk-in appointments with the Advisor On-Call (11am 3pm) Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm (Starting August 31)

3. N EW S TUDENT A RRIVAL S EMINAR ! You are Here!

C LEARANCE P ROCESS C LEARANCE F ORM You must complete everything listed on your clearance form; failure to do so will result in a hold placed on your student account!

1. Check in 2. SUID card 4. Address and Emergency contact 5. Orientation Date 6. ELAE 7. Health Insurance 8. Return Clearance Form 3. NSAS

ELAE All students for whom English is not their native language should take the English Language Assessment Exam (ELAE) on one of the following days: August 24, 25, or 27, 2015, 9:00-noon, Gifford Auditorium, HB Crouse. Students should arrive between 8:30am and 8:45am to be seated and bring their SUID and a pencil (two parts of the exam are graded by computer, and answers cannot be changed if done in ink). The exam contains three parts: a composition on an assigned topic; a test of listening comprehension; and a test of grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. If you are an undergraduate student, the results of the exam will tell you which ENL/WRT course you should take to begin completing your undergraduate writing requirement. If you are a graduate student, further language study might be recommended, but not required, so this does not usually affect your course of study. For more information, contact Margo Sampson ([email protected]) prior to the beginning of the semester. You must present your student ID to take all language placement tests. Margo [email protected]

1. C HECK -I N, D OCUMENTS, & O RIENTATION Go to http://international.syr.edu/http://international.syr.edu/ New Student Check-In NETID Current Email Complete Online Check-In Form Retrieve and Print I-94

2. P RESENT DOCUMENTS TO S LUTZKER C ENTER Submit: Health insurance information form Current photo Copies of your I-20 or DS-2019 Passport Visa Electronic I-94 Documents for new students will be reviewed and scanned in Room 550 of Bird Library between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily.

3. UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION Update your Myslice record www.myslice.syr.edu www.myslice.syr.edu Current Address Insurance cards for those students who have been enrolled automatically in the AETNA policy through the Gallagher Company will be mailed to your CURRENT ADDRESS in MySlice in early September. If the address in this area is not correct, you will not receive your insurance card. Emergency Contact in the U.S.

4. SUID CARD Graduate students: Go to Steele Hall #206 to get your SUID If you lose your SUID, it costs $25 to replace it Undergraduate students: If you live on campus and submitted a photo before you arrived, your SUID will be given to you at your residence hall upon check-in. If you did not submit your phone in advance, go to Steele Hall #206 to get your SUID Once you have your SU-ID, CARRY IT EVERYWHERE!!!

G RADUATE S TUDENTS O RIENTATION E VENTS : 1. Optional- Ice Cream Social Date: Thursday, August 20, 2015 Time: 6pm-8pm Place: Flanagan Gym 2. Mandatory- Orientation Date: Friday, August 21, 2015 Time: 8:30am-5pm Place: Various campus locations after In-person Check-In at the Slutzker Center A schedule will be in your folder

U NDERGRADUATE S TUDENTS O RIENTATION E VENTS : Two Orientations, you are required to attend only one: Orientation Session I: Date: Sunday and Monday, August 23 & 24 Place: Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel Time: 8:30am-7pm Orientation Session II: Date: Tuesday and Wednesday, August 25 & 26 Place: Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel Time: 8:30am-6pm

5. E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A SSESSMENT E XAM Must be taken on one of the following days: August 24, 25, or 27, 2015 9am 12noon Gifford Auditorium, HBC Arrive at 8:30am Bring SUID and a #2 Pencil SCIS Clearance Form Required for graduate students with a TOEFL under 100 (under 250 if you took the computerized test or under 600 if you took the paper-based version). Required for all undergraduates http://lang.syr.edu/languages/PlacementExams.html#ESOLEXAM

6. H EALTH I NSURANCE Every full-time matriculated student MUST purchase Health Insurance from a U.S. based provider, that meets the standards stipulated by the U.S. Affordable Care Act (ACA) Syracuse University has contracted with AETNA to provide affordable health insurance and comprehensive coverage for its students The COST is $1,890, and it will appear on your student billing statement as of August 1, 2015 Coverage also begins on August 1 st and lasts for one (1) year

H EALTH I NSURANCE ID C ARDS Are ID cards available online? Yes, all enrolled students can access ID cards online and download them on a smart phone 1. Go to the Gallagher Student Health website for Syracuse University 2. Log in using your Syracuse University email address as your user name and enter your password. (If you have never logged into Gallaghers website, your password is temporarily set as your SUID number) 3. On the left toolbar, click on Account Home 4. On the Coverage History tab, click on Generate ID Card

INSURANCE OPTIONS FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS OF STUDENTS Students who will NOT be enrolled in the AETNA/Gallagher health insurance policy include: SU Exchange Students English Language Institute Students Students in their final semester of study* Students on Optional (or Academic) Practical Training Students registered for a part-time course load** * Must have filed diploma card with Registrar **Only allowed by IMMIGRATION under certain circumstances (see an adviser)

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS FOR INSURANCE COVERAGE: ISP: INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROTECTION www.PGHStudnet.com/ISP www.PGHStudnet.com/ISP Three policies are available with different costs and different coverage. Please see information on SCIS website http://international.syr.edu/ http://international.syr.edu/ newstudents/health-insurance/index.html HTH Worldwide Voluntary Plan : Policy is age rated. Example: 24 year old - $183/month https://www.hthtravelinsurance.com/gl_citizen/be nefits_students.cfm https://www.hthtravelinsurance.com/gl_citizen/be nefits_students.cfm

F2 & J2 DEPENDENTS INSURANCE Please make an appointment with an advisor at the Slutzker Center to talk about your options.

7. M EDICAL C LEARANCE You must make an appointment at the Health Center to provide immunization & medical Exam Records if you havent sent documents prior to arrival A TB Screening is required for everyone Health Center is #5 on your map All forms and other health-related information can be found: health.syr.edu Office Hours by Appointment Only Call: 315-443-9005 Hours: 8 to 4:30

8. B URSAR O FFICE If you are sponsored by funds other than SU, personal, or family, confirm the billing address of your sponsor with the Bursars office (Archbold)

A CADEMIC LIFE REGISTERING FOR CLASS When to register: Graduate Students - Fall registration Dates: August 3- September 8 th Undergraduate Students - Fall registration Dates: August 29 & 30 Late Registration and Adjustment Monday, August 31 st - Tuesday, September 8 th, 2015

H OW TO REGISTER 1. Login to MySlice at http://myslice.syr.edu with your NetID & Password http://myslice.syr.edu 2. Locate the Student Services Section Resolve any Holds 3. Click the link for Class Search to find a class by course number, department, or instructor 4. Or Select Enroll in classes to register for a particular class

A CADEMIC L IFE IMPORTANT DATES In order to maintain valid F-1 or J-1 student status, international students are required to pursue a full course of study unless approved under a specific exception, in advance, by an International Student Advisor. First Day of Classes : Monday, August 31 Labor Day (no classes): Monday, September 7th Financial Deadline for Dropping Courses: Monday, September 21st Academic Drop Deadline: Monday, October 26 th Withdrawal Deadline: Friday, November 20 th Thanksgiving Break (no classes): The Week of November 22-29 Last Day of Classes: Friday, December 11 Final Exams: Monday, December 14- Thursday, December 17

L IFE IN S YRACUSE U NIVERSITY HOUSING Off-Campus Housing: Office of Off-Campus and Commuter Services 754 Ostrom Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13244 [email protected]@syr.edu or (315) 443-2343 http://occs.syr.edu/ http://www.orangehousing.com/ (Do not sign two housing leases) On-Campus Housing: Office of Housing, Meal Plan, and I.D. Card Services http://housingmealplans.syr.edu/index.cfm http://housingmealplans.syr.edu/index.cfm Steele Hall #206 [email protected]@syr.edu or (315) 443-2721

D EPARTMENT OF P UBLIC S AFETY Campus Phone711 Campus Pay Phone*711 From AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint cell phones #SU (#78) Emergency email and text messaging, from any cell phone [email protected] From any phone315-443-2224

N O -S MOKING P OLICY Syracuse University is a Non-smoking and Non-tobacco campus. This includes cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaporizers, pipes, etc. Smoking is prohibited on campus and within any campus buildings.

NO D ESIGNATED S MOKING A REAS Smoking is prohibited anywhere on campus

L IFE IN S YRACUSE U NIVERSITY BANKING Banks JP Morgan Chase, First Niagara, M&T Bank Key Bank, Bank of America, SEFCU, are within short driving distance

L IFE IN S YRACUSE U NIVERSITY BANKING Please note: local banks will not cash your personal checks unless you have an account with them. 1. Bring your passport and other immigration documents 2. Bring your SU-ID Syracuse University owns many ATMs on campus. The transaction service charge is a $1.75 per withdrawal. Contact your bank to determine if they charge any additional ATM service fees.

L IFE IN S YRACUSE U NIVERSITY BANKING LOCAL BANKS Bank of America Nottingham Office 401 Nottingham Road 315-446-2312 800-841-4000 www.bankofamerica.com www.bankofamerica.com First Niagara, University Branch 1004 East Adams Street 800-421-0004 www.fnfg.com www.fnfg.com JP Morgan Chase, University Hill Branch 649 South Crouse Avenue 315-476-5870 www.chase.com www.chase.com Key Bank of New York, Nottingham Office 215 Tecumseh Road 315-446-8091 888-539-1234 www.key.com www.key.com M&T Bank, University Hill Office 725 Irving Avenue Syracuse, NY 13210-1704 315-422-2110 800-724-2440 www.mandtbank.com www.mandtbank.com

L IFE IN S YRACUSE U NIVERSITY CELLPHONE Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint, etc. You need to bring your passport, I-20, and SUID to open an account or purchase a new cellphone. You can bring the documents with you during the international student orientation sessions. You will have a chance to talk with the representatives from the different companies. AT&T and T-Mobiles representatives will be available during orientations

L IFE IN S YRACUSE U NIVERSITY CELLPHONE Every phone company offers different plans for Syracuse students, it is important to assess your needs and choose accordingly. Syracuse University does not endorse any vendors. Be advised that discounts may change from time to time and must be confirmed with the vendor at the time of purchase.

D RIVING IN S YRACUSE Foreign License: 18 months International Driving Permit New York Learners Permit 1. Dept. of Motor Vehicles (DMV) 2. MV-44 Form 3. Written Test 4. Fee ($50-70) New York Driving License 1. Practice Practice Practice 2. Driving Schools 3. Driving Test http://international.syr.edu/new-students/life-in- syracuse/driving/driving-in-us.html

L IFE IN S YRACUSE U NIVERSITY GETTING AROUND On and Off Campus Campus bus information @ http://parking.syr.edu/ http://parking.syr.edu/ Connective corridor @ http://connectivecorridor.syr.edu/ http://connectivecorridor.syr.edu/ Centro bus information @ http://centro.org/ http://centro.org/

O RIENTATION R EMINDER ! Graduate Orientation: August 21, 2015 8:30am-5 pm Undergraduate Orientation: Session I: August 23-24 Session II: August 25-26 8:30-6pm

8. COMPLETE THE TASKS AND RETURN CLEARANCE FORM Return the Clearance form to the Slutzker Center after completing the above tasks and retrieving the appropriate signatures. Please make sure to sign the back

U NDERGRADUATE S TUDENT O RIENTATION I: D AY 1 (A UGUST 23) Blue Team Yellow Team 8:30-9:15amCheck-in & Breakfast 9:15-11:55am Student Life and Orientation, Housing, Meal Plans & ID, Student Rights and Responsibilities & Connections & SCIS Programs 12:00-12:45pm Lunch 1:00-3:00pm Blue Team Challenge 3:25-5:40pm Academic Life and U.S. Classroom Culture, Academic Integrity, Cell Phones, & Insurance 6:00-7:00pm BBQ 8:30-9:15amCheck-in & Breakfast 9:30-11:30amYellow Team Challenge 11:30-12:15pmLunch 12:40-1:00pmCell phone and insurance 1:00-5:40pm Student Life and Orientation, Housing, Meal Plans & ID, Student Rights and Responsibilities & Connections & SCIS Programs & Academic Life and U.S. Classroom Culture, Academic Integrity, Cell Phones, & Insurance 6:00-7:00pm BBQ Please arrive on time and wear clothing appropriate for: moderate activity

U NDERGRADUATE S TUDENT O RIENTATION Comfortable clothes and footwear

U NDERGRADUATE S TUDENT O RIENTATION I: D AY 2 (A UGUST 24) Blue Team Yellow Team 8:30-9:15amCheck-in & Breakfast 9:15-10:15amAcademic Department Meetings 10:15-11:15amBookstore 11:30-12:30pmLunch 12:30-4:45pm International Student Orientation Information Sessions 8:30-9:15amCheck-in & Breakfast 9:15-10:15amAcademic Department Meetings 10:15-11:15amBookstore 11:30-12:30pmLunch 12:30-4:45pm International Student Orientation Information Sessions

Please bring your clearance form for the SECOND day of your orientation session!!!

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