Announcements for Nov 6 to 13 2012
Change in walk-in advising hours this week - Wednesday and Friday:
Due to office commitments please note the following changes for walk-in advising hours this week:
Wednesday November 7 walk-ins are changed to 3:00 to 5:00pm (no regular walk-ins from 1:30 4o 3pm)
Friday November 9 walk-ins are changed to 12:00 to 1:30pm (no regular walk-ins from 10am -12pm)
ONE REMAINING Off campus employment workshop for fall 2012
For those of you completing all degree requirements this fall, December 15 2012 will be your completion date. If you would like to start your post-completion OPT application advisors suggest doing so around 09/16/2012 since processing can take between 30-90 days before you will get your EAD card from Immigration. You have between now (Immigration allows students to send completed post completion OPT applications 90 days before their expected completion date) and 60 days after you complete your degree requirements 02/13/2013 to send a complete OPT application if you will be applying for the OPT benefit. OPT is OPTIONAL and not mandatory but is one option students have after completing a degree.
Immigration must receive a completed application and issue you are receipt by the end of your grace period so the latest you should send an application is 01/20/2013
(if you are completing all degree requirements in December and plan to apply for OPT).
(if you are completing all degree requirements in December and plan to apply for OPT).
Regardless of when you apply for post completion OPT you can request a start date in this time period: December 17, 2012 to February 13, 2013. Please see an advisor during walk-ins if you have any questions and refer to our website materials:
If you would like to attend please sign up here. So far there were two workshop dates announced and ONLY ONE remaining.
UAH Scholarship - International Students ARE eligible, APPLY SOON!
The UAHuntsville scholarship application for the 2013/2014 academic year is now available. To be considered in the first round of awarding, please submit your scholarship application by the priority deadline of December 1, 2012.
UAHuntsville has only one scholarship application and it is only available online. This application may be accessed at: https://apps.uah.edu/
If you currently receive a scholarship, you may re-apply each year you are a student to be considered for additional awards.
*Note that some scholarships require submission of a scholarship application every year in order to renew-please check your specific scholarship description.
International Peace Scholarship for WOMEN
The P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund provides scholarships for selected international women for graduate study in the United States and Canada. The scholarship is a maximum of $10,000 for one year and may be renewed one time. The Office of International Programs and Services will sponsor an information session on - Tuesday, November 13 from 4:30 - 5:30pm in University Center Room 026
Travel Signatures
Please note all students leaving the United States at any time must have a travel signature on the SEVIS I-20 form to enter the US (as well as a passport, F-1 visa, and enrollment verification letter from Charger Central). Advisors request at least 2 weeks advance notice to ensure the I-20 is signed on time; please drop off your most recent I-20 with a request form completed with travel info: dates, place, expiration (visa/passport). There will not be a signing day as in the past therefore students are encouraged to drop off travel signature requests as soon as possible once travel is planned. Once advisors sign off on the I-20 we will call the telephone number provided or email the UAH email address on file.
Though the signatures are technically good for 365 days from the date signed, Advisors recommend students to get a new travel signature each semester. Not having a travel signature will cause problems and possibly denial at the port of entry.
Thank you and safe travels!
Priority Registration for SPRING Semester is determined by student classification
Seniors(96+ earned hours), Second Bachelor's, may begin registration on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 8:00 a.m.
Juniors(64 - 95 earned hours) may begin registration on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 8:00 a.m.
Sophomores(32-63 earned hours),Graduates and returning Freshmen(less than 31 earned hours) may begin Registration on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 8:00 a.m.
Other student classifications: Non-degree, Graduate Non-degree, New Transfer, Dual Enrolled, and Transient students may begin registration on Friday, November 9, 2012.
HARVEST DINNER - Monday November 12 do not MISS THIS EVENT!
We look forward to seeing you all at Harvest Dinner Monday November 12th please see the flier here and sign up at https://docs.google.com/a/
International Education Week - click image to enlarge
Link to sign up for Nashville Extravaganza
Saturday, November 17 at 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Spend a day in Nashville, Tennessee, to enjoy the extravagant holiday decorations and shopping at the famous Gaylord Opryland Hotel and have free time in the Opry Mills Mall, Tennessee's largest mall. The transportation is free; you are responsible for meals and personal expenses. Availability is limited; RSVP is required. Register at www.tinyurl.com/UAH-
Two candidates will be visiting UAHuntsville this week to interview for the position of Director of International Engagement. Each candidate will give a 45 minute presentation detailing their vision and goals for the University regarding the recruitment, retention, and success of international students, which will be followed by a 30 minute Question and Answer session. We invite any interested faculty and staff members to attend each presentation.
The first presentation will be given by Mr. Adam Johnson on Wednesday, November 7th from1:45 - 3:00pm in Shelby Center 107.
The second presentation will be given by Dr. Susan Steen on Friday, November 9th from 1:45 - 3:00pm in Shelby Center 107.
The resumes for these candidates are attached below. If you plan to attend either presentation, please respond to ejm0001@uah.edu.
Thank you, Mona, Sabrina, and Reva
International Student and Scholar Office
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