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Learning Community Newsletter
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Amidst these unprecedented times, the Learning Community Office will continue to send consistent communication to LC students, faculty, and staff, as well as our campus partners, to keep you informed as best we can.
Until further notice, you will receive a newsletter weekly.
If you want to speak with someone in First Year Experience, Learning Communities, the Academic Achievement Center, or the Learning Community Innovation Zone, please contact us via email first.
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- Spring Semester Pass/Fail Changes: UConn is providing flexibility for students and its schools and colleges at the Storrs and regional campuses regarding taking spring 2020 undergraduate courses on a pass/fail basis. Students may now elect pass/fail grading or drop a course at any time by the last day of classes, but should consult with their advisors first. The Provost’s Office notified faculty and academic administrators of details in a letter Thursday.
- Spring Semester Course Withdrawal:The last day to withdraw from a class is Monday, March 30. Talk to your advisor if this is something you want to pursue!
- Fall/Summer Course Registration: Registration will begin on Monday, March 23 as planned and continue the pre-determined schedule at this time. Check your Student Admin to find your course selection dates and times, and make sure you resolve any holds before those dates. Financial Aid and the Registrar are both offering virtual support during this time.
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Comcast's Changes to Internet Services
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Comcast has announced changes to Internet speed for existing customers and a free Internet program for those who need it for the next 60 days.
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Residential Life Announcements
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- Move Out Starting March 30: Students currently living on campus for spring break can move out immediately. Those who are not currently on campus will get communication directly from ResLife about their move out assignment and more detailed instructions. Students who need to remain on campus will be allowed to stay, and dining options/other essential services will continue to be provided.
- Housing Selection Postponed: ResLife will be sending more detailed information about how Housing Selection for next year will work, as they announced in the Town Hall this week they are pushing back selection days and times.
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Learning Community Council
Application Open!
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Apply to become a member
of the LCC for 2020-2021
Nomination details coming next week
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International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) Announcement
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International Student and Scholar Services is now providing nearly 100% of services remotely. During this temporary change, we strive to meet your international advising needs and we thank you for your flexibility. Please read for important changes to our application processing and advising services, including remote advising, travel signatures, I-20/DS-2019 forms for new students, and other applications. Remember that
all UConn international students, visiting scholars and OPT participants must complete the
Remote Learning – ISSS Check In
form during this time, and re-submit if your information changes.
Remote Advising
ISSS will offer chat-advising through Office 365 weekday afternoons between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm. ISSS advisors will be available on the following schedule:
Monday
: Sarah Manning, Lulu Dong
Tuesday
: Neena Kapoor, Rae Alexander
Wednesday:
Jennifer King, Arthur Galinat
Thursday
: Leslie Lawrence, Amina Kader
Friday
: Annie Casarella, Nadine Boudissa
Travel Signatures -Travel Outside the U.S.
- Students and scholars who will depart the U.S. before normal operations resume should submit the Travel Information Record following these instructions and depart without getting the travel signature on the I-20/DS-2019.
- We will temporarily waive the requirement to submit a full time enrollment verification.
- If you do not have a valid travel signature on your current I-20 for return, you can select the option “I am traveling due to COVID-19 outbreak and I need ISSS to reprint my I-20".
- We will track your return date to the U.S. (listed on the travel information record) to ensure that your I-20/DS-2019 can be mailed to you before you return.
- When normal operations resume, ISSS will send you an email asking you to select a shipping method and pay for express, international shipping to your address outside the U.S. This way you will have the I-20/DS-2019 for your return.
Initial I-20s/DS-2019s
- ISSS will continue to issue initial I-20 forms for new students and initial DS-2019 forms for new exchange visitors.
- Once complete, we will email you the information from your form (SEVIS ID and School Code or Program Number) so that you can fill out your DS-160 visa application form and schedule your visa appointment at the U.S. embassy or consulate.
- Please note that some U.S. embassies/consulates are not currently taking visa appointments. You should check the website for the U.S. embassy/consulate in your country every few days to see if appointments have opened up.
- When you confirm your visa appointment date, send an email to the person who sent you your pre-arrival email, OR international@uconn.edu. This way we can mail your form to you in time for your visa appointment.
OPT/STEM OPT Applications
- ISSS will continue to process applications for F-1 OPT and STEM OPT.
- Your advisor will send you an email with advising documents related to your application once your OPT has been processed by ISSS in SEVIS.
- Your updated I-20 that you will need to mail your application will likely be printed several days later. When printed, you will receive an email when your I-20 form is printed asking you to confirm the shipping method and address.
- Once you have your I-20 and other required documents for your application, you will be able to mail your application.
All other applications
- ISSS will continue to process all other applications. Please submit your applications through the TDS portal and they will be handled by an ISSS advisor or international services specialist.
- ISSS will determine if the printing of your document must be completed now, or can wait until normal operations resume. We anticipate that the majority of documents will be printed later.
- You will receive an email from ISSS after your document has been printed. You will be able to view and download an unsigned version of your updated I-20/DS-2019 through the ISSS Portal.
Phone Calls
- If you would like to make a phone appointment with your ISSS advisor, please email them to set up an appointment. They will call you at the scheduled time (U.S. numbers).
- The front desk phone line 860-486-3855 will be monitored during business hours, 9 am-5pm. If your phone call is not answered, leave a message with your name, UConn student ID number, U.S. phone number and/or email address. Please speak slowly and clearly. If you have already sent an email to international@uconn.edu or to your advisor, please wait at least two days for a response.
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Guided Meditation from UConn's
Rebecca Acabchuk
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Connect with UConn Learning Communities
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