ISSS Insider
Here's your bi-weekly update from IPC's International Students and Scholars Services (ISSS) office with the latest immigration information, upcoming events, and campus involvement opportunities!
International Education Week  (I.E.W.) is a collaborative initiative between the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education that celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange on college campuses across the world every November.
I.E.W. plays an important part in making an effort to promote programs that prepare U.S. students for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences .
For more details please check Upcoming Events below.
IMMIGRATION STATION

October 28-November 19 - Spring and Summer registration window for continuing students
Nov. 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break (no class, university closed)
Dec. 6-12 - Final exams
Remove Hold for Spring Registration!
Want to avoid Spring 2020 registration delays?
Request to have your IPC hold lifted now!
As a reminder, all F-1 students have a registration hold to protect them from falling out of status. You can request to have your hold lifted over ISSS Portal and IPC will review your application and uplift your hold. It is mandatory to complete this request. If you have any questions, email us at isssga@uncg.edu.
What is N.C. Real ID?
N.C. REAL ID Is Completely Optional
The N.C. REAL ID is a REAL ID Act-compliant driver license that is just like a traditional license or ID but has a star at the top.
A REAL ID, U.S. passport or  another federally approved identification  can be used to board commercial flights and enter secure federal buildings.
More Details:
Scams and Frauds
While at UNCG we hope that you will not be contacted by someone attempting to “ scam ” or  defraud  you of your money.

As is true anywhere in the world, there are people who attempt to take advantage of international students and scholars, but with a little knowledge you can learn how to identify a scam and avoid falling victim to the scheme.
ISSS Walk In Hours - Fall 2019
Walk-in hours are the perfect time to stop by the office to speak with a DSO for up to 15 minutes without needing an appointment.

Mondays/Tuesdays 2:00-4:00 pm
Wednesdays 1:00-3:00 pm
Thursdays 9:00-11:00 am
Friday - by appointment only (contact isssga@uncg.edu)
GET INVOLVED
Upcoming Events
Check out SpartanConnect for a full list of campus events and organizations. If you want to announce an event (on or off campus), email ipcproco@uncg.edu.
NOVEMBER 2019

November 6 - LLC Poetry JAM
November 8 - Friday Fest (South Africa) , Tillman-Smart Room in Shaw Residence Hall
November 11 - Moonlight canoeing
November 15 - Global Spotlight Presentation (food and WASH insecurity in Africa )
November 16 - PIF Thanksgiving Banquet (FREE To All International Students)
November 12-15 - International Photo Contest Voting, Jackson Library and online
November 18-22 - International Education Week! (Check back soon for the full list of events!)
November 19 - Holidays around the World

DECEMBER 2019
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