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BAYLOR UNIVERSITY’S CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION “Welcoming Our World” International Student Orientation FALL 2013 IT’S A GREAT YEAR TO BE
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BAYLOR UNIVERSITY’S CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

“Welcoming Our World”International Student Orientation

FALL 2013

IT’S A GREAT YEAR TO BE A BEAR!

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WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS

Dr. Naymond Keathley, Interim DirectorCenter for International Education

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CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION (CIE) ORGANIZATION

Office of the Director

International Student and Scholar Services

(ISSS)Study Abroad Office

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CIE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR STAFF

Dr. Naymond Keathley, Interim Director

Randy Penson, Associate Director

Lynae Jordan, Office Manager

Budget Associate

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ISSSAlexine Burke, International Student Advisor

Treva Hall, International Student and Scholar SEVIS Coordinator

Melanie Smith, International Student Relations Coordinator

Leslie Hicks, International Student Programs Coordinator

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STUDY ABROADExchange Program and Study Abroad Advisor

Alexia English, Semester Study Abroad Program Coordinator

Loren Warf, Study Abroad and Communications Administrative Associate

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BAYLOR’S PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADYJUDGE KEN AND ALICE STARR

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AGENDA

Baylor Culture

Immigration Matters, Travel Information

Work, Social Security, Payroll, Taxes, Health Insurance

International Student Relations

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Basic Needs of a new Baylor International Student

•Feel a warm welcome to Baylor’s campus•Understand the traditions of Baylor that make it such a special place•Connect as soon as possible to one person on campus•Connect as soon as possible to a group on campus•Seek out one person that will be a confidante and trusted friend•Seek out a student organization where the student can use their strengths•To feel challenged spiritually and not be stereotyped by religion•To feel confident to shake the hand of a US student, and be well received•To understand academic support and professor’s office hours•To completely understand the definition of academic plagiarism•To understand where they can go when they feel lonely, lost in class, spiritually confused, having trouble with roommates and or parents…

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PERSPECTIVES ON BAYLOR CULTURE

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Life at BaylorGetting Involved On-Campus

Late Night at the SLCClassroom etiquette

Clothing Punctuality

Health/Fitness/Safety Student Life Center (SLC)

Fitness, Health ServicesSmart Phone App

Live Shuttle TrackerCampus Police-2222

Security poles

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Life at Baylor

Residence halls Community Leader (CL)

Add phone number and local address to BearwebMeal Plans/Bear Bucks/Dining Dollars – add at Cashier’s OfficeInternet

Baylor email: mail.baylor.edu Check your Baylor email account daily.

Bear ID vs. Baylor ID

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Paul L. Foster Success Center

Academic AdvisementAcademic Support Programs

Free tutoringAcademic mentorsSupplemental Instruction (SI)

Career CounselingCareer ServicesOffice of Access and Learning Accommodation

Students with documented disabilitiesInformation is confidential

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IMMIGRATION MATTERS

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PassportValid at least six (6) months into the futureRenewal/Replacement- Contact your country’s embassy online

VisaUsed for entering U.S. ONLYExpired visa does not jeopardize F-1 statusContact ISSS if traveling abroad and a new entry visa is needed

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I-94 CardWhite card stapled in passportShould be stamped F1 “D/S” = Duration of StatusDo not lose---$330 replacement fee!

SEVIS I-20Consists of 3 pagesContains SEVIS ID # (upper right corner)Your responsibility to make sure it stays current and valid

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Notify ISSS of Changes In…Change in majorFinancial Information – source and amountTermination or completion of studyDependent informationAny change in status that concerns immigration related activitiesReport a change of address within 10 days by updating Student Local address in BearWeb and complete form AR-11 online

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Staying in StatusAttend school listed on I-20Maintain full enrollment & make normal progressFile timely program extension, transfer, or change of status requests Employment authorization by ISSS onlyObey state and federal lawsDepart from U.S. within 60 days

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Immigration Matters

It is your responsibility to know the requirements to maintain your valid status as an international student

Ask the ISSS office if you have questions – RELY ONLY ON US

Keep copies of all your immigration documents (even expired, out of date, or reissued) and anything mailed

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Travel Information

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Travel InformationI-20 MUST be endorsed for travel outside the U.S. (valid for one year) – Page 3Endorsement not required for travel within U.S.Bring documents to ISSS at least one week before traveling

We will not be able to issue documents the same day they are requested!!!

Always have original documents with youKeep copies separate

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Travel Information

Check visa expiration date

Visa for destination if needed

Take proof of financial support, and other documents you may need (transcripts, letter of enrollment)

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WORK STUDY

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WORK STUDYCan work ONLY on-campusInternational students are not eligible for Community Service positions Must complete On-Campus Employment Eligibility Form each semester May complete and submit online or in ISSS officeISSS office verifies student is “maintaining status”

Job listings: www.baylor.edu/student_employment

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WORK STUDY (CONT.)

Maximum of 20 hours per week (including Graduate assistantship hours)

Eligible for 40 hours per week during annual vacation periods (summer and Christmas breaks)

All international students must wait 3 weeks before applying in the Fall (does not apply to Spring)

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Working Illegally

CONTACT INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISOR FOR CURRENT REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES

DO NOT BEGIN WORK WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION

CONSEQUENCES 1) Lose all rights and privileges afforded to visa status2) May be deported3) Your employer may be fined4) For questions about on-campus employment, please contact:

Office of Academic Scholarships and Financial Aid First Floor of Robinson Tower

710-2611

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SOCIAL SECURITY

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SOCIAL SECURITYStudents must be employed or have a job offer to apply

Must wait 10 business days from the date of entry into the U.S. before applying

Required documents to apply for SS card:

Letter from ISSS office

Letter from on-campus supervisor

Original I-20, passport, visa, and I-94 card

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PAYROLLContacts:

Manager-LuAnn PickensGraduate Payroll Coordinator – Karla WaltherStudent Payroll Coordinator – Gloria Furrer

Phone Number: 254-710-2217Email: [email protected] – Mark Falsone

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PAYROLL

Tax Reporting:Work StudyPayments received for meals and housingMeals and housing provided for youFellowships

It is important that we determine your tax status (NRA vs RA) and any treaty benefits early, preferably before any payments are made

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PAYROLLForeign National Information System (FNIS)

FNIS – Internet web-based questionnaire used to gather information from you to help determine tax status and any treaty benefits

Your information is confidential and secureInformation provided will assist you in preparing needed tax forms and completion of your year-end tax return

When you receive the email from Payroll to complete the FNIS questionnaire, please do so promptly

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PAYROLL

Location: Robinson Tower 6th Floor, Suite [email protected]

Hours:Mon – Fri 8 – 5

Bring these documents to the Payroll Office with your signed confirmation page out of FNIS:• Passport• Visa• I-94• I-20 or DS-2019

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FEDERAL INCOME TAXALL internationals must file a tax return

APRIL 15: Deadline for mailing tax returns every year

U.S. tax laws are very complex

Windstar online tax preparation software for international tax returns

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TAXES - TimelineJan 31 – Payroll has mailed all W-2 and 1042-S Forms

Collect any tax forms issued for you

Feb 1 - ISSS emails Windstar access instructions and password

Feb 1 – Apr 15 use Windstar to prepare your Non-resident tax return

Keep copies!!!

Watch your Baylor email for more important information!

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International Students Health Insurance

Please visit our website to view presentation and handout: http://www.baylor.edu/cie/index.php?id=7456

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“WELCOMING OUR WORLD”

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Welcoming Our World!PAWS (People Around the World Sharing)

PAWS Family Partnership PAWS Student PartnershipApply online at www.baylor.edu/cie

Adopt-a-School/Tennyson Middle School, Waco ISDCIE trips for international students and PAWS partnersCIE newsletter emailed weeklyCheck your Baylor email every Monday

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PAWS Family Partnership

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PAWS (People Around the World Sharing)

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Adopt-a-School/Carver Academy

Baylor international students participate with the Waco ISD Adopt-A-School ProgramBaylor has participated for 25 years in this successful program

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Ministries On Campus

Spiritual LifeKristen Richardson, BSM International Ministry CoordinatorFree dinner and International gathering every Tuesday at 6 P.M.

United Methodist Student CenterReverend Dr. Katie LongFree Lunch every Tuesday at 12:30 P.M.

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THANK YOU!


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