Communications

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University and ISSO Welcome http//www.utdallas
.edu/student/international/new/orientation
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• Academic Life

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Carol Oshel Matt Makowka present

• http//www.utdallas.edu/library/

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McDermott Library - Collection

• Supports the curriculum of all the schools at UT
  Dallas.
• Thousands of books, e-books, journals, magazines,
  newspapers, e-journals, DVDs and videos, and
  audio books plus, dozens of laptops.
• Students are expected to BUY their TEXTBOOKS.

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McDermott Library - Collection

• Government Depository for state and federal
  documents.
• Hundreds of online databases for searching
  journals, magazines and books.

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McDermott Library - Reserves

• Class material may be On Reserve. Find the
  call number in the on-line catalog, and go to the
  Circulation/Reserve Desk for check out.
• The materials are usually for library use only.
• Some materials may be available electronically.
  They can be accessed anywhere you have access to
  a computer.

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McDermott Library - ILL

• If we do not have what you need for your
  research, we can borrow it from another library
  through our Interlibrary Loan service (ILL).

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McDermott Library Other Services

• COPY CENTER
• B/W photocopies and prints for 6/page
• Scanning B/W Color FREE
• COMPUTER LABS
• 1st and 2nd Floors (must have NetID and Comet
  Card)
• Laptop computers can be checked out (in-library
  only)

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McDermott Library Other Locations

• Office in SOM.
• Librarians on the Loose various places at
  various times.
• Callier Library specializing in Behavioral and
  Brain Sciences

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McDermott Library Comet Card

• Main access to McDermott Library is your Comet
  Card (student ID)
• Check out (charge) materials.
• Print and photocopy.
• Access resources from off campus.

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McDermott Library Paper Assistance

• Library carries many writing style manuals and
  online writing guides.
• software can
  automatically format papers for citing and create
  bibliographies (works cited) in a variety of
  styles.
• Writing Lab on 2nd Floor (MC 2.402) can assist
  with grammar, spellchecking, and citations.

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McDermott Library Reference Librarians

• Look for this symbol to get in touch
  with us in person, via phone, or online.
• Individual help sessions are available by
  appointment.
• ALL QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME!

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McDermott Library Reference Librarians

• 10 reference librarians, 9 with subject
  specialties
• Stephanie Isham, General Studies Science/Math
  Ed., ext 2629 sisham_at_utdallas.edu
• Dr. Ellen Safley, Economic, Political Policy
  Sciences, ext. 2916 safley_at_utdallas.edu
• Loreen Phillips, Business Management, ext 2126
  Loreen.Phillips_at_utdallas.edu
• Hillary Campbell, Business Management, ext 2959
  Loreen.Phillips_at_utdallas.edu
• Linda Snow, Arts Humanities, ext 2626
  snow_at_utdallas.edu
• Kreg Walvoord, Chemistry Mathematics, ext 2919
  walvoord_at_utdallas.edu
• Susan Kutchi, Biology, Health Medicine,
  Behavioral Brain Sciences, ext 2613
  susan.kutchi_at_utdallas.edu

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McDermott Library Why You Should Get to Know
Us!

• If you dont ask, we cant help!
• We know our stuff!
• The library is a service for which you have paid!
  

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McDermott Library - Contacts

• Carol Oshel
• carol.oshel_at_utdallas.edu
• Reference/Liaison Librarian Computer Science
  ext 2627
• Matt Makowka
• mattmm_at_utdallas.edu
• Reference/Liaison Librarian Engineeringext
  6773

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University of Texas at Dallas

• An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
  University
• P. O. Box 830643 Richardson, TX 75083-0643
  972-883-2955
• July 2008

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Judicial Affairs
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Student Conduct and Discipline
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Resource Tools

• Course syllabus
• Teachers, teaching and lab assistants
• Office hours
• McDermott Library
• Learning Center writing and math skills
• Internet seek scholarly sources

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Scholastic Dishonesty

• Frequent Allegations
• ? Cheating
• ? Collusion
• ? Plagiarism

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Misconduct

• Misuse of computer access privileges
• Counterfeit documents
• Parking permits
• Employment resumes applications
• Harassment
• Teachers, teaching assistants, etc.
• Other students
• Alcohol Use and misuse

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Immigration and Employment
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International Student Services Office

• International Student Services Office Mission
• To enhance the quality of experience for
  international students by providing timely,
  consistent and accurate service through
  individual advising, the processing of paperwork
  and outreach efforts.
• We work for you by helping you to understand and
  comply with the necessary immigration
  regulations.

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How to Complete your Immigration File

• Transfer Students
• Copy of Visa
• Copy of Passport
• Copy of I-94
• Copy of I-20
• Bank Statement
• UTD Financial Affidavit
• SEVIS release
• To ensure the successful transfer of your
• immigration status to UTD, submit all
• documents by 08/29/08 and sign I-20 by
• 09/19/08

All documents must be received before you can
register!

• Overseas Students
• Copy of Visa
• Copy of Passport
• Copy of stamped I-94
• Copy of stamped I-20

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ISSO Services

• What the ISS can provide
• Travel endorsements on I-20
• Invitation letters
• Concurrent Enrollment
• CPT/OPT applications
• Requests for new I20s
• Status Verification letters (visa status)
• F-1 status advising via email, walk-in hours or
  appointment
• Most paperwork requests require at least 24 hours
  for processing, please plan accordingly.
• Services available in other UTD offices
• Academic Advising
• Scholarship questions
• Residency questions
• Enrollment Verification letters (credit hours
  taken)

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How to Maintain your F-1 status

• Report to the DSO at the school you are
  authorized to attend on your I-20 for initial
  registration in SEVIS. You must follow USCIS and
  university transfer procedures to attend a new
  school.
• Do not work, either on or off campus, unless
  specifically authorized under the regulations at
  8 C.F.R. 214.2(f)(9) or (10).
• Have a valid, unexpired passport, I-20 and I-94
  card. A valid F-1 visa is not required to
  maintain F-1 status.
• Notify the Office of the Registrar of any change
  of residence or mailing address within ten days
  of the change. You may also use the Student
  Information System to make the change.

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Maintaining F-1 Status Full Course of Study

• Pursue a full-course of study in your degree
  program every long semester unless approved for
  reduced enrollment by your International Student
  Advisor. 
• Enroll full time by Census Day of the semester,
  which is the 12th class day. Undergraduates must
  take 12 credit hours per semester. Graduate
  students must take 9 credit hours per semester.
  Summer enrollment is optional unless it is your
  first semester or you are beginning a new
  academic program.
• If you are a teaching or research assistant, your
  academic department may have specific hour
  requirements.
• F-1 students may only count 3 hours of on-line
  credit towards the full-time requirement each
  semester.
• F-1 students may not take all classes in a single
  8 or 6 week session. You must take at least one
  course for the whole long semester.

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A Reduced Course Load must be approved in advance

• Deadline for all reduced/concurrent enrollment
  forms is Census Day, Sept. 8, 2008.

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Maintaining your I20

• 1) Change of name, citizenship
• Transfer to a new school
• Change of major or level (must be approved before
  the first day of class)
• Completion date- if cannot finish by end date on
  I20, you must apply for a program extension!
• 5) Change of funds
• 6) If anything other than D/S is stamped in
  the upper right hand corner.

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What if I do not maintain my F-1 status?

• The USCIS will be notified through the SEVIS
  system of the infraction.
• You lose all of your F-1 benefits.
• Reinstatements are long and difficult to obtain.

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F2 Dependents

• Documents Needed
• Copy of Passport
• Copy of Visa
• Copy of I-94
• Copy of F-2 I-20

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Are you a J-1/J-2 visa holder?

• Please visit with one of our international
  advisors if you have questions about your status
  or need assistance.

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Travel In Out of the U.S.

• If you are planning to travel outside of the
  United States
• An international student advisor must endorse
  your I-20 on page 3.
• It is a good idea to visit www.travel.state.gov
  and www.ice.gov for updated travel information.
• If you are planning to travel within the United
  States
• No visa is required to travel between states in
  the US including Hawaii, Alaska and US
  territories.
• Carry your original immigration documents with
  you at all times.

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Email and Address

• All Intl Student Services communications will be
  sent to your _at_utdallas.edu email account.
• It is your responsibility to read and understand
  this information.
• If you forward your email to a Hotmail or Yahoo
  account, beware of the spam filter.
• F-1 students must maintain a valid local and
  international address in the SIS system. Go to
  www.utdallas.edu and click on SIS to update your
  address information.

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F-1 Work benefitsStudents in good immigration
standing are eligible for certain work benefits

• On Campus Work Opportunities
• 20 hours per week while school is in session, 40
  hours per week during school vacations.
• Eligible as soon as you have a UTD I-20.
• Off Campus Work Opportunities
• These benefits require you to have been enrolled
  for one full academic year (2 long semesters)
  before applying. Other requirements may apply.
• Curricular Practical Training
• Optional Practical Training
• Economic Hardship
• Economic Hardship is cancelled when a student
  transfers schools.
• Students planning to do CPT in a future semester
  should alert their academic advisor of that fact
  when planning their course schedule.

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UT Dallas Career Center McDermott Library 1.312
www.utdallas.edu/career 972-883-2943   Fall
Spring Semester Hours
Monday Thursday 900
am-630 pm
Friday 900 am-500 pm

Summer Intersession Semester
Hours Monday Thursday 900 am-600 pm Friday
900 am-500 pm
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Career Center Timeline

• FALL
• Register for your UTD CareerWorks online account
• Attend Career Center seminars (resume writing,
  interviewing, effective communication, job
  search)
• Prepare your resume and have it critiqued
• Review and apply for on-campus jobs in UTD
  CareerWorks
• LATE FALL
• Attend CPT Information Session
• Meet with the Internship Coordinator
• SPRING
• Search for summer internship opportunities
• Attend seminars and conduct a mock interview
• Attend Career Expos and, if qualified, interview
  on-campus
• Meet with your Internship Coordinator to process
  the appropriate paperwork for internship/CPT
  offer

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Obtaining a Social Security Number

• First, you must have a job offer from an
  on-campus employer.
• Once you have the offer, your hiring supervisor
  needs to complete the appropriate online
  On-Campus Offer Letter, which can be found at
• http//www.utdallas.edu/career/faculty/studentempl
  oyment/offerletters.php
• This letter must be completed online and then
  printed (hand-written letters will not be
  accepted). The hiring supervisor signs and dates
  the letter. The letter should then go to the
  Career Center for the appropriate signature.
• After the letter is signed in the Career Center
  it must be taken to the International Student
  Services Office.
• The ISSO will give you the necessary paperwork to
  take to the Social Security Administration for
  processing your Social Security Card.

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Social Security Numbers

• SSN Card
• Student picks up Career Center letter
• Student submits signed Career Center letter to
  ISS Office
• ISS Office issues work authorization letter (1
  business day)
• Student picks up both letters and goes to Social
  Security Office
• At Social Security Office, student submits both
  letters, copies of visa, passport, stamped I-94
  and I-20. Must also present original immigration
  documents.
• SSN Alternatives
• Texas ID or Drivers License From Texas
  Department of Public Safety
• Passport number Some companies accept instead
  of SSN

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Tax Compliance Requirements For International
Students

• You must schedule an appointment with the
• Payroll/Tax Compliance office either by
  calling
• 972-883-2673 or emailing Lou.delcamp_at_utdallas.
  edu
• You must bring to your meeting
• Passport, all USA Visas, I-94, all I-20s (or
  DS-2019s),
• and Social Security Card.
• More information can be found at
• http//www.utdallas.edu/hrm/payroll/foreigntaxa
  tion.php5

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International Student Advisors

• There are three advisors in our office to assist
  you Ines Kirk, Elisabeth Walker Julie White.
• See an advisor on a walk-in basis Monday
  Thursday 1030-500 and Friday 1030-400.
• Schedule an appointment to see an advisor by
  speaking to an employee at our front desk in
  person or by calling 972-883-4189.
• Send an email inquiry to our advisors to
  issocurrent_at_utdallas.edu

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• International Student Services Office
• McDermott Library, 1.310 (lower level)
• Summer Office Hours Mon-Thu 9-6, Fri 9-5
• Fall and Spring Office Hours Mon-Thu 9-630, Fri
  9-5
• Email issocurrent_at_utdallas.edu Phone
  972-883-4189
• Website www.utdallas.edu/student/international/in
  dex.html

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Health and Wellness
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Medical Care in the USOverview

• Medical care in the U.S. is very expensive
• You are responsible for all medical costs
• Medical insurance reduces your medical bills
• You pay a fee to the insurance company
• The insurance company pays part of your costs
• Choices of medical care
• Emergency Care
• Urgent Care
• Student Health Center
• Private Physicians and Specialists
• Alternative Medicine

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In Case of Emergency

• Call 911 or
• Go to the nearest hospital
• Take your insurance card
• Examples of medical emergencies
• 1) impairment of body functions
• 2) dysfunction of any body organ or part
• 3) serious disfigurement
• 4) serious jeopardy to the health of a fetus
• Emergency rooms are costly, use other options for
  non-emergencies

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Urgent Care Clinics

• Walk-in basis during clinic hours
• Usually open some weekend and evening hours
• Minor illnesses and injuries
• Prescriptions written
• Take your insurance card
• Find list of clinics in the phone directory or on
  the ISSO website

www.utdallas.edu/insurance/urgent_ care.html
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Student Health Center

• Weekdays by appointment
• Minor injuries and acute illnesses
• No charge for office visits
• Fees for tests and procedures
• Located in Student Union, Ground Floor 1.606
• Beverly Ballard, Director of Health Services,
  R.N., A.N.P.

www.utdallas.edu/healthcenter/index.html
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Student Health Center

• Do I Need an Appointment?
• Yes. To make an appointment or for questions,
  please
• call 972-883-2747.
• Clinic Appointment Hours
• Mon-Thurs 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. - 4
  p.m. 1.606
• How Much Does it Cost? Office Visits are FREE
  for currently enrolled students who have paid
  their tuition and have a Comet Card. (COMET CARD
  is REQUIRED) Nominal fees are assessed for lab
  work, medications and certain procedures due at
  the time of service.
• Health Information - Is it kept private?
• All information is confidential. Written consent
  of the patient is required for release of any
  information.
• Can I get an excuse from class from the Student
  Health Center?
• We DO NOT issue excuses from class for
  illnesses. This matter is between the professor
  and the student.

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Student Health Center

• What services are offered?
• Diagnosis treatment of acute illnesses and
  minor injuries
• Chronic illnesses and medical problems must be
  managed by a provider off campus.
• Minor emergency care
• Laboratory testing ordered by our healthcare
  providers for diagnostic purposes.

• We do not do testing requested by anyone other
  than the Student Health Center providers.
• Immunizations (Limited)
• Womens wellness exams, birth control, and
  pregnancy counseling
• Specialty referrals
• Students may be referred for more serious
  problems that exceed the Center's capabilities.
  All charges for any care received outside the
  Health Center are the responsibility of the
  student.

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Student Health Center

• After hours/weekends
• Students needing urgent care must go off campus
  to an Emergency Room or Urgent Care Clinic. The
  student is responsible for any and all charges.
• TB testing requirement
• Original completed TB Test Documentation form
  must be received and approved by the SHC prior to
  clearance of the Registration Hold.
• Prescriptions
• Prescriptions given to treat an illness must be
  filled off campus at the pharmacy of your choice.
  The Student Health Center does not have a retail
  pharmacy.

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Student Health Center

• LABORATORY TESTING - The Student Health Center
  DOES NOT do lab work at the request of the
  patient (other than STD or pregnancy testing).
  We DO NOT perform lab work that other doctors
  request.
• SHC Providers determine if lab testing is
  indicated to make a diagnosis.

• REFERRALS Student must obtain before seeing a
  specialist if using UT Dallas student insurance

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Private Physicians and Specialists

• By appointment
• Most require medical insurance
• Check with your insurance company for a list of
  available doctors
• Most require appointment fee
• Split remaining costs with your insurance
  company, the amount you pay depends on your
  insurance policy
• Most insurance companies require a referral from
  a physician or clinic before you see a specialist

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Alternative Medicine

• Alternative medicine is not usually covered by
  insurance policies
• You can find local practitioners through the
  phone book or by referral from other students or
  family members

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UT Dallas Student Health Insurance

• The University of Texas (U.T.) System Board of
  Regents requires all enrolled F and J visa
  holders to maintain approved health, repatriation
  and evacuation insurance coverage.
• F and J students are automatically charged for
  health insurance provided by United Healthcare
  (UHC)
• Know your policy! Info available on the UT Dallas
  Student Health Insurance (SHI) website
• Coverage basics
• View the 2008 brochure detailing
  illnesses/injuries covered or excluded
• Claims information
• www.utdallas.edu/insurance/policy_info.html

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Using SHI to See a Doctor

• Select a physician at www.myuhc.com
• Have your insurance information ready
• Make an appointment
• Pay insurance company for appointment
• Pay for prescriptions at a local pharmacy
• File a claim within 30 days for prescription
  reimbursement
• To see a specialist
• Obtain a written referral from the UT Dallas
  Student Health Center or your UHC physician
• Make an appointment and follow the above steps
• Without a referral, the consultation fee with the
  specialist will not be covered. Consultation fee
  200 to 500!!

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Coverage for Summer

• UT Dallas student health insurance is connected
  to enrollment. If you do not enroll in summer you
  will not have insurance unless you make
  arrangements prior to the summer semester.
  Contact the SHI Office before Spring semester
  ends to arrange for Summer coverage.
• No insurance for summer GREAT RISK
• If you are diagnosed with an illness, injury or
  pregnancy that occurs when you are uninsured, you
  will not be covered for that particular condition
  when you enroll for fall classes.

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Alternative Insurance andWaiving the SHI fee

• Compare policies Cheaper is not always better
• Coverage dates - Must cover full SHI coverage
  period
• Coverage minimums Must meet or exceed U.T.
  System requirements
• Waiver - Complete waiver process each semester
• Waiver period for fall Now until September 8,
  2008
• For coverage requirements and waiver
  instructions
• www.utdallas.edu/insurance/waiver.html

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HAVE QUESTIONS?NEED HELP?

• Student Health Center
• Student Union, Ground floor (SU 1.606)
  972-883-2747
• www.utdallas.edu/healthcenter/index.html

International Student Services McDermott
Library, Lower level (MC 1.310)
972-883-4189 issoinsurance_at_utdallas.edu
www.utdallas.edu/insurance/
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UTD Student Counseling Center

• Student Union Bldg, 1.608
• 972-883-2575
• www.utd.edu/counseling

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Services Offered

• Individual, Couples, and Group Counseling
• Workshops to enrich personal and academic
  experiences
• On-line resources (self-assessments, brochures,
  and links to additional resources)
• Self-help library

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Typical Issues We Help International Students
With

• Homesickness adjusting to US life
• Understanding succeeding in the US classroom
• Coping with family issues at home
• Navigating cross-cultural communication
• Maintaining motivation academic progress
• General academic skills (i.e., time management,
  test-taking, goal-setting)
• Resolving conflict or tension with roommates,
  peers, family, and professors
• Coping with pressures from family, faculty, and
  others

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Important Information

• Counseling sessions are confidential and are not
  part of your university records.
• There is no charge for services. (Fees for
  counseling are included in your student services
  fee.)
• The counselors are not UTD students.
• Students in crisis may walk in and we will see
  them as soon as possible.

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How do you make an appointment?

• Come by our office to fill out paperwork and make
  an appointment in person.
• Student Union Bldg., 1.608
• Initial paperwork may be downloaded from our
  website at utdallas.edu/counseling and completed
  before you come to the office.

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Hours and Contact Information

• Office Hours
• Mon 830am-530pm
• Tue, Wed, Thu 830am-730pm
• Fri 830am-500pm
• Questions?
• www.utd.edu/counseling
• 972 883-2575

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• Welcome to the United States!
• Many times people visit a foreign country with
  already established perceptions and expectations.
• Many times things are not what people hoped or
  thought they would be.
• This is normal and is often referred to as
  culture shock

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• Culture shock is the emotional and behavioral
  reaction to living in a culture in which our
  ideas of normal or natural do not apply.
• What we consider normal or natural is based
  on what our culture teaches us.

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• There are typically three stages of intercultural
  adjustment
• Honeymoon or initial euphoria stage
• Irritability or rejection stage
• Gradual adjustment and cultural adaptation stage

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Phase One The Honeymoon
I love America and Americans!
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Phase Two Irritability
I hate America and Americans!
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Americans are . . .
superficial
obnoxious
rude
fake
insincere
boastful
loud
hypocritical
distant
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• Symptoms of culture shock
• Assuming something is wrong with members of the
  host culture
• Over-valuing the home culture and devaluing the
  host culture
• Feeling homesick, tired, lonely, frustrated, sad,
  anxious

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• Managing culture shock
• Give yourself a break!
• Dont be afraid to ask questions, test new
  behaviors, and laugh at yourself
• Spend time with members of the host culture

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• Managing culture shock, continued
• Keep a journal and reflect on your daily
  experiences to understand them better
• Dont confuse your ability to speak a new
  language with your intelligence
• Stay active

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• Managing culture shock, continued
• Remind yourself of and enjoy cues related to your
  home culture every now and then
• Be realistic you most likely will experience
  culture shock but recognize it for what it is

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Phase Three Adaptation
I get America and Americans!
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Do you understand the American language?
How are you?
(Hello)
Fine
Whats up?
(Hello)
Not much
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Do you understand the American language?
Lets have lunch
(Good-bye)
Sounds good
Ill call you
(Good-bye)
Okay
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Do you understand the American language?
Let me think about it
(No)
Thats interesting
(I have nothing good to say about it)
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Do you understand the American language?
Consider doing X
(Do X)
Thats nice
(Im not interested or I dont care or I
dont know what else to say)
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Americans tend to be individualistic,
independent, direct, informal, action-oriented,
assertive, believe everyone is equal, believe
that they can control the future, concerned with
privacy, concerned with time, and devote
considerable energy to work-related activities.
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Mood
Phase One
Phase Three
Phase Two
Time
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What to do if it doesnt get better?

• If you feel as though your feelings of culture
  shock are impossible to handle on your own, talk
  with your international advisor, academic
  advisor, counseling center or anyone else here
  that you feel safe with!
• Dont be afraid to speak up! We are all here to
  help!

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Global Village
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Global Village

• GlobalVillageUTD_at_gmail.com

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International Student Success Training

• Friday, August 29 1000am-300pm
• Learn about U.S. Culture, U.S. Classroom Culture,
  Business Communication and Etiquette, and Career
  Management
• Sponsored by the ISSO, School of Management
  Career Management Center, UT Dallas Career
  Center, and faculty
• For more information and to register, please
  visit our website at http//www.utdallas.edu/succe
  sstraining

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Housing and Banking Information LUNCH 1200-12
40pm
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Enrollment Process
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COMET CARD
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More than just an ID

• The Comet Card is the official ID for the
  University of Texas at Dallas
• Provides access to campus services, resources,
  and events
• McDermott Library
• Activity Center/Gym
• Optional Spending Accounts
• Copying Printing resources
• Physical Door/building access
• And more

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How do I get my Comet Card ?

• Register for classes
• Bring a picture ID and proof of registration to
  the Comet Center (i.e. class schedule printout)
• Have your picture taken, and pick up your card
  within minutes

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One Card Many functions!
Wells Fargo

• Wells Fargo Bank
• Campus Partnership
• Optional college checking account tied to the
  Comet Card.
• Use on and off campus
• ATM on campus
• WF bankers on campus
• Online stations on campus

• UTDollars (UT)
• Optional On-Campus declining balance account
• Use at all campus dining, Bookstore, Activity
  Center, Bursar, Comet Center, Health Center,
  Copying and Printing in the McDermott Library and
  IR Labs.
• Semester ending balance carries to next semester.
• Funds may be designated for dining services only

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More than Just an ID!
Wells Fargo

• UTDollars - Adding Money

• WF Account Benefits

• Cash-to-Card machines in the McDermott Library
  (cash only)
• In person at the Comet Center or Bursars Office
  (Cash, Check, or Credit Card)
• Online parents and students www.utdalllas.edu/co
  metcard

• No monthly service fee
• Free Online Bill Pay
• Fast, convenient direct deposit of your
  financial aid and/or paychecks
• Campus ATM access convenient for deposits and
  withdrawals.
• More than 6,000 Wells Fargo ATMs nation wide

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COMET CENTER
Wells Fargo
MONDAY-THURSDAY 900AM-915PM FRIDAY 900AM-
500PM SATURDAY 1000AM-130PM
WELLS FARGO ON CAMPUS
Tuesday - Wednesday 1030AM-230PM
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COMET CENTER SERVICES

• ID issue and replacement
• Postage Stamps
• Free Notary Service
• Discounted Tickets
• Movies
• Arboretum
• Zoo (Dallas Fort Worth)
• Ice Skating (Galleria and downtown Dallas)
• JFK 6th Floor Museum
• World Aquarium
• Various Seasonal attractions (Six Flags, State
  Fair, Scarborough Festival, etc)
• Check our website for other offerings
• www.UTDallas.edu/cometcard

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Information Resources

• New Student Orientation 2008

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www.utdallas.edu/ir
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Identity - NetID

• UTD-ID primary identifier
• Random 8-digit number instead of SSN
• NetID is key to the kingdom
• Format abc123456
• www.utdallas.edu/ir click on NetID
• Used across UTD as standard ID
• Not the same as PEA
• Personalized E-Mail Address
• Format nickname_at_student.utdallas.edu

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Computer Security

• What do I need to know?
• NetID owner (by law)
• No sharing of account
• No violations of law
• Understand follow IR Acceptable Use Policy
• http//www.utdallas.edu/ir/security/policies

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E-Mail

• Most official campus communication requires use
  of UTD E-Mail
• netid_at_utdallas.edu
• Your account can be forwarded to another mail
  service via NetID website (Hotmail, Yahoo, etc.)
• Two Services
• Cyrus IMAP (UNIX), Exchange
• Many Clients
• Galaxy portal (web mail)
• Outlook, Outlook Express, Netscape, Eudora, etc.

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Galaxy Portal Service

• UTD Web Portal
• http//galaxy.utdallas.edu
• One central location for informationfor
  students, faculty, and staff
• Web mail
• Course registration and fee payment
• Links to online course management (WebCT)
• Student announcements

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Wireless Network (WLAN)

• Covers nearly the entire campus
• 802.11b/g/a available
• Shared bandwidth
• University Village Time Warner
• Waterview Village UTD Wireless
• For help with setup visit the Labs or
  www.utdallas.edu/ir

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Computing Help Desk

• To get help with computing issues
• Four ways to access
• Call extension 2911 (972-883-2911)
• Walk in Jonsson or Sonora Computer Labs
• Send E-Mail to assist_at_utdallas.edu
• Online web chathttp//webhelp.utdallas.edu/

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Microcomputer Labs

• General purpose Open access
• Open to all students
• All levels, All majors
• 2 primary locations
• McDermott, Jonsson
• Some labs open for extended hours
• Comet Card ID required for printing
• NetID and password needed to login
• Some departments have their own Labs

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Provided Software

• UTD provides discounted MS software
• Windows Vista Ultimate, 34Office 2007
  Enterprise, 29Visual Studio .Net 2005, 50
• 1 copy of each version per person
• Cannot be shared/transferred
• 1 copy to keep upon graduation
• DreamSpark
• Download free professional-level MS developer,
  designer, and gaming tools for students
• Free McAfee VirusScan for each student (download
  available online)

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Technology Store

• On-campus location fordiscounted
  technologypurchases (Apple, Dell, Adobe,
  Lenovo, HP)
• Located adjacent to the bookstore
• Handles the Microsoft software distribution
• Accepts trade-ins
• Online Store
• http//www.utdtechstore.com/

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Summary

• Visit http//www.utdallas.edu/ir
• Visit Galaxy for campus info
• Visit Software Downloads for virus protection
• Visit NetID for E-Mail forwarding and password
  changes
• Visit UTD Tech Store for deals
• Visit Help Desk or Labs for assistance!

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Information Resources

• Questions?

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Office of the Registrar

• International Orientation

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Important concepts at UT-Dallas

• Deadlines and Due dates
• NOT flexible, NOT changeable, NOT negotiable.
• University rules
• Described in university catalog
• Student is responsible for reading,
  understanding, and asking questions
• FERPA federal regulation to protect your
  academic record Texas 6-Withdrawal and 3-Peat
  rules
• Details in The Guide

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What is a UTD-ID?

• 8-digit UTD number
• Different for each student
• Can get at Net ID Website, Student Service
  Offices, or on Comet Card
• Different than social security number (SSN)
• Students may need to use SSN at Offices of
  Financial Aid, Bursar, Registrar, Payroll

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Student Correspondence

• UTD email address
• The ONLY email address used for official
  university correspondence
• Check UTD email often
• Local address
• For written correspondence
• Change on Galaxy

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Hold

• Can stop you from
• Registering for courses (classes)
• Receiving or sending transcripts
• Viewing grades
• Reasons for holds
• Missing documents final transcripts, test
  scores, bachelor certificates
• Wrong mailing address Update address on Galaxy
• Any money owed to UTD (fees, tuition, parking
  tickets)
• THEA/Texas Success Initiative undergraduate
  students

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Census Day

• Date is found in the academic calendar
• The last day to make changes in your academic
  record for the semester
• Last day to drop a course without a grade of
  withdrawal
• On this day, changes become a permanent part of
  your academic record

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Register, Add, Drop, Withdraw

• Advisor approval required first
• You can register via
• Galaxy
• Advisor
• Office of the Registrar
• Students who receive registration overrides from
  their advisor
• Students on academic probation/dropped status

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Drop vs. Withdraw

• Drop To end enrollment in a course on or before
  Census Day
• Withdraw To end enrollment in a course after
  Census Day, resulting in a W on transcript
• International Students MUST see international
  advisor before dropping
• WP/WF Withdraw Policy undergraduates only
• Check Academic Calendar for WP/WF deadlines
• Non-punitive
• On official transcript

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Do NOT want to attend UTD?

• Make sure you drop ALL your courses BEFORE the
  first day of the semester (not on the day of your
  first class meeting) to avoid paying any tuition
  and fees.
• This refund schedule is a STATE RULE! We cannot
  change the law.
• It is your responsibility to drop these courses
  otherwise, it may result in a grade of failing
  on your transcript.

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Most Important Things To Do

• Use information on the website www.utdallas.edu
• Catalog Every 2 Years (online and at bookstore)
• Course Lookup and Course Listings Every
  Semester
• Comet Calendar
• Galaxy
• Read, understand, and consult the rules,
  regulations, policies, and procedures of the
  University, state, and federal government See
  the UTD/Registrar website/catalog.
• See your advisor
• Ask questions
• Follow due dates and deadlines

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What if I Have a Problem?

• Ask your advisor
• Ask the Registrar's Office
• Keep asking until you understand the answer. We
  are here to help.

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Questions? Please contact us!

• Location Bottom Level of McDermott Library (MC
  1.406)
• Website www.utdallas.edu/student/registrar
• Telephone operator 972-883-2342
• Email records_at_utdallas.edu
• We want your feedback
• Please complete and turn in your survey
• Thank You!!!

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Bursars Office Functions

• Assessment, billing and collection of Tuition
  Fees for UTD.
• Accepting payments (Tuition, Parking Fines,
  Library Fines)
• Disbursing Financial Aid refunds.
• Sale of Parking Permits
• Answering questions about your account.
• Online Services _at_ www.utdallas.edu/ezpay

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Payment Options

• Pay Online using EZPAY.
• Visit http//utdallas.edu/ezpay/
• Credit Card 1.90 convenience fee (MasterCard
  Discover card only).
• E check is FREE!!!!!!
• Sign up for Installment Plan through EZPAY
  (25.00 Fee)
• Tuition is divided into three payments.
• First Installment 34 of tuition Second
  Installment 33 of tuition.
• Third Installment 33 of tuition.

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Payment Options (contd.)

• Pay Short Term Loan
• The interest rate can be 5 or 10 depending on
  availability of funds and number of enrolled
  hours.

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Academic Calendar (contd.)Late Fees

• For Full-Term Session
• Registration Payment deadline is Tuesday,August
  19,2008
• Late Payment required beginning
• 100..Wed., Aug 20
• 150..Tues., Aug 26
• 200Sat., Aug 30
• 250Mon., Sep 6
• For other sessions, refer to the Academic
  Calendar.
• Please pay by the payment deadlines to avoid late
  fees.

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Academic Calendar (contd.)Payment Deadlines

• Students may be cancelled from their classes if
  payment is not made by the published deadlines.
• (NOTE Financial Aid students have an extended
  payment deadline of Sep 8, 2008 and will not be
  dropped prior to classes beginning.)

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Academic Calendar (contd.)Refund Schedule for
Dropping Classes

• UTD is a State Agency adhering to Section 54.006
  of the Texas Higher Education Code that
  determines the refund policy.
• Partial Withdrawal
• Dropping a course(s) but remain enrolled in at
  least one other session course.
• You will receive a 100 refund for a Full-Term
  Session until the Census day Monday, Sep 8,
  2008.
• No refund after Census day.
• Complete Withdrawal
• Dropping or withdrawing from all courses.

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Academic Calendar (contd.)Refund Schedule for
Dropping Classes

• Complete Withdrawal (contd.)
• For a Full-Term Session
• 100 refund through.....Wed., Aug 20
• 80 refund through.......Wed., Aug 27
• 70 refund through.......Thurs, Sep 4
• 50 refund through.......Thurs., Sep 11
• 25 refund through.......Thurs., Sep 18
• No refund available after Thurs., Sep 18. Please
  refer to the Academic Calendar for refund
  schedules of other sessions.

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Financial Aid Refunds

• Financial Aid is applied to your account ten days
  before the semester starts.
• Refunds will be available starting Aug 21.
• Electronic refunds will be available in your bank
  account in 3-4 business days.
• Check refunds will be mailed out to the billing
  address in 3-4 business days.
• Students can set up for direct deposit online
  through EZPAY.
• No bank account? Apply for a Wells Fargo account
  available to all UTD students.
• Students receiving Financial Aid have an extended
  payment deadline, which is Census day Monday,
  Sep 8, 2008.

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Parking Permits

• You must purchase a parking permit to park on
  campus or at Waterview.
• Non-Waterview Permits can be purchased online
  through EZPAY and mailed to your home.
• The permit prices are
• Green - 81.00
• Gold - 135.00
• Evening Orange - 173.00
• Remote Parking - 70.00
• Resident - 32.00
• Resident Green - 113.00
• Resident Gold - 167.00
• (A copy of the lease, license plate number,
  registration or title of vehicle are required to
  purchase a Waterview permit.)

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Contact Us

• Visit our homepage at http//finance.utdallas.edu
  /bursar/
• We are located in the basement of the McDermott
  Library. Room Number MC1.302.
• Monday through Thursday 900 AM to 600
  PMFriday 900 AM to 500 PM
• Email bursarsoffice_at_utdallas.edu
• Phone [phone]
• ANY QUESTIONS?

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Document Intake Process
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First Time to Attend a U.S. College or
University ?
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Overseas
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Have You Ever Attended a U.S. College or
University?
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Transfer
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Will You Be Submitting Documents Today?
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Orange
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Have You Already Submitted Your Documents or
Do NOT Have Documents to Submit?
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Green