International Students & Scholars Newsletter |
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Welcome Fall 2020 International Students! |
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Welcome to our monthly newsletter! We are glad that you are here and look forward to getting to know you better as you get familiar with your new classes, instructors and surroundings. Each month, you'll find information about upcoming events, office reminders, tips to help you succeed at SIUE, and opportunities to get involved on campus. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for any last minute updates.
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Friday, Sept. 4 – International Virtual Hour, Getting involved, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm - Zoom link posted same day on Facebook
Friday, Sept 18 – OPT Workshop – 11 am – 12 pm, Zoom link posted same day on Facebook
Friday, Sept 18 – International Virtual Hour, Job Search Strategies- Campus Development Center, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm - Zoom link posted same day on Facebook
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Did you move or change phones over the summer? Remember that you must report any address or phone number changes via CougarNet within 10 days of the change to maintain your status.
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Be sure to be registered full-time for Fall! Click here for more details.
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Earliest date to apply for OPT is Sept. 21, 2020. Click here for more details.
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ISSS Office hours this Fall starting September 8
Starting Tuesday, September 8, 2020 the Office of International Affairs will be open
Monday – Thursday, 9 am – 3 pm.
- As a reminder, please wear a mask when coming to the office
- As you come in the office, you will notice the new safety devices in place, such as a plexiglass barrier in the front desk and tape markings on the floor to indicate a safe distance as you approach front desk staff.
- Please note that only one student will be allowed in the office at a time, and other students will be asked to wait outside of the office at 6-foot intervals.
Virtual meetings with advisors are available by appointment:
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For immigration issues (visa, class enrollment, travel signatures, OPT/CPT) contact Cheryl Haegele or Amy Nusser at isss@siue.edu
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For student programming issues (orientation, graduation celebration, student retention activities) contact Gaby Renteria-Poepsel at grenter@siue.edu
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Pay your bill by September 4!
Remember to pay the first installment or total amount due by Friday, September 4 before 4:30 pm (CST) to avoid being dropped. A fee of $30 is posted to your student account if you cannot pay the whole amount by this date. Visit the Bursar’s website for more information about how to pay your bill, and download additional resources below:
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Health insurance info
This is a reminder that students who are currently taking classes from a different state do not have the same health insurance coverage when seeking out-of-network care. “Out-of-network” means that a doctor does not have a contract with your health insurance plan provider and can result in higher prices.
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SIUE Cougar Cupboard Pantry open for fall
The Cougar Cupboard Pantry provides food assistance for free to any student, faculty, or staff with a valid SIUE ID. Students receive enough food for each family member residing in their household to eat for approximately 3 days. All clients will need to make an appointment prior to their monthly visit here: September Client Sign Up. All NEW clients will need to fill out a New Client Form
Service hours for the fall 2020 semester are:
- Wednesday 2 pm -6 pm
- Thursday 12 pm -2 pm
- Friday 12 pm -2 pm
Please bring a mask and wait outside for your appointment. The Cougar Cupboard is located on the 2nd floor of the Morris University Center. Take the stairs or elevator to the 2nd floor. Follow signage toward the International Room. The Cougar Cupboard is directly across the hall from the International Room. Follow the Cougar Cupboard on Instagram and Facebook for updates. For additional questions, please email the Cougar Cupboard at cougarcupboard@siue.edu.
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Fall 2020 Graduation Registration Deadline is October 1
Students who will be completing their academic program this December and who will attend Fall 2020 commencement need to submit their application by October 1. Graduation applications are submitted on-line through CougarNet for the term in which all requirements will be completed. Graduate students can submit their graduation application any time before the deadline. Once the application has been received, the Registrar’s Office will evaluate the student’s records and e-mail an evaluation to the student and Graduate Program Director.
Questions? Please contact the Graduation staff at 618-650-2263 or 618-650-2282, or by email at graduation@siue.edu.
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This Month's Tip for Success |
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Attend class and review the syllabus.
Professors expect students to attend all classes, arrive on time, and hand in assignments on time. At the beginning of class, a professor will often describe, in a written or electronic syllabus, the expectations for the class.
The syllabus is a “map” of the class that includes topics covered, assignments and due dates, as well as rules for the class and the professor’s office hours. Most professors post electronic copies of their syllabus on Blackboard. For more tips for academic success visit our website.
Did you miss the Virtual American Classroom session during orientation?
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Campus Operations and COVID-19 Resources
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Consistent with the values of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, we ask students, faculty, and staff to acknowledge the collective role we play in health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. We want our community to thrive, our institution to remain open, and our students and employees to remain healthy.
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TANDEM Language Program taking applications |
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Tandem is a language exchange program facilitated by the Foreign Languages Training
Center (FLTC) which pairs international students with other SIUE students who are
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Sign Up for the SIUE Global Ambassador Program |
Join the Global Ambassador Program!
The organization pairs students with a buddy for culture exchange and allows you to make friends while learning about the world around you.
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Did you miss any of our past editions? Click below to read our recent newsletters.
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Office of International Affairs
Student Success Center 0300 (lower level)
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1616
(618) 650-3785
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