Announcements for the Week of March 24 to 31 2011

Campus Offices closed tomorrow March 25 

The ISSO hopes all students are having a great (and safe) Spring Break holiday this week; please note that all campus offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday March 25.

TAX INFORMATION 

If you were physically present in the U.S. any day in the year 2010, you will need to complete a tax form 8843 for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Students and their dependent spouses/children who have not worked in the U.S. in the tax year 2010 or who have earned less than $3650 in taxable income or scholarships ONLY need to complete the tax form 8843 and mail it to the IRS by April 18, 2011. Please refer to the previous weekly announcements or the ISSO blog for form 8843 and instructions for individuals with NO TAX LIABILITY to complete this required form. Again, a completed form 8843 is all that an F1, F2, J1, or J2 student or scholar will need to complete if they have no tax liability. 

The International Student and Scholar Office and the College of Business Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Honor Society will collaborate to offer FREE tax assistance to the UAHuntsville students and community who received more than $3650 in income or scholarships and likely have a tax liability.  The UAH tax assistance program (VITA) will help you for FREE to complete the CORRECT 2010 tax forms.  

F and J students should in general, not complete tax forms using “TURBO TAX” like software advertised for U.S. Citizen Taxpayers who complete a 1040 form.

To schedule an appointment each student must:

1)      Send an email to tax@uah.edu

2)      Complete the  form 8843 using the instructions for students with a tax liability emailed previously and available on the ISSO blog and attach it to the email

3)      Indicate your FULL NAME and PHONE number and indicate AVAILABILITY FOR AN APPOINTMENT based on the dates  and times listed below (offer multiple dates and times to ensure an appointment can be scheduled easily

2011 tax assistance dates: appointments are available at 10am, 11am, 12noon and 1pm ONLY 

Saturday, April 9

Saturday, April 16

After April 16 2011 the International Student and Scholar Office will be unable to schedule appointments with tax volunteers and will not be in a position to provide assistance regarding filing taxes for the 2010 tax year. PLAN ACCORDINGLY!!

As a reminder, MUST have the documents below with you at your scheduled tax appointment:

Copies of ALL federal and state tax forms filed in previous tax years

 I-20 or DS-2019, I-94 card and passport (bring all passports used to enter the U.S.)

Current W-2 (statement of income) as well as evidence of SCHOLARSHIPS

*Remember all UAHuntsville employees can download their W-2 from their BANNER account under the EMPLOYEE tab.*

 A blank check, or evidence of your bank routing number & account number.

Off campus work authorization WORKSHOPS, only 4 remaining dates this semester

If you have not attended an off campus employment workshop and are considering working off-campus after graduation or in an internship or Co-op position, sign up today. 9 workshops dates have been scheduled for the spring 2011 semester to accommodate student schedules and only 4 remain.  Students MUST attend a workshop before an advisor can meet to discuss individual questions.

Email visahelp@uah.edu  to reserve your space and please clarify the date of the workshop you wish to attend.  

All workshops are limited to 10 students each and will be held in Conference Room 116 in MADISON HALL.

Monday April 4, 3:00-4:30pm (only 2 spaces remaining)

Wednesday April 13, 10:00-11:30am

Monday May 2, 2:30- 4:00pm

Monday May 9, 3:30- 5:00pm

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to help new students get to know UAHuntsville?

Apply to be an Orientation Leader

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will select a group of mature and dedicated undergraduate leaders to assist with implementing summer orientation. Orientation Leaders serve as resources for new students and family members who are making the transition from their previous environment to the diverse academic, intellectual, and social culture of UAHuntsville. Orientation Leaders are expected to possess a specific body of knowledge about UAHuntsville and leadership skills acquired through training and experience. They must be sincerely interested in and skillful at sharing this information with orientation participants. Selection to the Orientation Leader team is a unique honor and a rewarding opportunity for personal and professional growth. THIS IS A PAID STUDENT POSITION

Learn more and apply online here.

Housing Updates:  New Themed Floors for 2011-2012 

Housing Applications are live online; If you'd like to live on campus next year, complete the following steps:

1.) Log on to register.uah.edu
2.) Under the student tab, click "Residential Housing"
3.) Click "ApplyOnline" to submit your application
4.) After applying, click "My Housing" to update your preferences or select roommates. 

 Global Experience theme floor in NCRH, Contact Shandus Parish at shandus.parish@uah.edu 

No walk-in advising hours on Thursday April 7 2011

International Student Advisors the ISSO will be attending a professional conference on April 7.  The office will be open to drop off or pick up documents but we ask that students understand that no advisor will be available to assist you with questions regarding the materials you are picking up or dropping off.