Announcements for May 7-May 14

LAST OFF-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP

F-1 students must have specific permission from immigration to work off campus. Off-campus employment includes internships, Cooperative Education or other practical training. We offer employment workshops to help ensure you understand the options available. Students MUST attend a workshop before an advisor will meet with you to discuss your individual questions. Email visahelp@uah.edu to reserve a space in a workshop (space is limited to 10 students). ALL workshops will be held in the UC room 132 (small room on the back hallway of the UC BEHIND the lobby)

Monday, May 10, 1:30-3:00 (Monday) LAST WORKSHOP UNTIL LATE JUNE!!

TRAVELING OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. THIS SUMMER?
If you are traveling outside of the U.S. you will need a signature from an International Student Advisor, on pg. 3 of your I-20. The signature on the I-20 indicates to immigration officer at the Port of Entry that you are authorized to return to the U.S. in order to resume your studies. Starting this spring semester, all students traveling outside of the U.S. are STRONGLY advised to complete a "travel signature request" on-line at http://www.uah.edu/ISSO/webforms/travsignature/form.html

An International Student Advisor will email you AFTER they have had time to review your request letting you know that you can come to the UC 116 during walk-in advising hours with your I-20 and get it signed on-the spot.


ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS LIVING ON-CAMPUS

Please consider the following announcement from University Housing if you live on campus currently. Following this guidance and contacting any of the HOUSING staff below will help you avoid unnecessary charges on your student account.
Important Dates:
Building Closing(for 9 month contracts): May 13th
Health and Safety Inspections (for 12 month contracts): May 16th
Basic steps:
1) Sign up 24 hours in advance to check-out,
2) Be on time for check-out,
3) have all items removed,
4) clean all surfaces in your room and suite & complete a cleaning agreement with roommates to avoid charges

QUESTIONS? Contact:
SECH Residents Chris Bruno 824-6108 chris.bruno@uah.edu
Franz Hall Residents Rachel Rasmussen 824-2682 rasmusr@uah.edu
CCRH Residents Christine Sargent 824-7001 sargenc@uah.edu
NCRH Residents Rebecca Maier 824-5616 rebecca.maier@uah.edu

PARTICIPATING IN MAY GRADUATION?
The University has changed the academic regalia (cap and gown) effective this spring 2010 graduation/commencement. Any student interested in participating in the May graduation ceremony MUST purchase a new cap & gown from the University bookstore prior to or at the ceremony on Friday evening May 14th. Students will not be allowed to walk in commencement using the "old" academic regalia either purchased in the past or borrowed from a friend. Please visit the UAH bookstore for pricing and other details.