Announcements for the Week of April 14 to 21 2011

International Student Travel Preparation and I-20 Signing Days

As in the past, the International Student Advisors are setting aside a number of times where F-1 students can drop by the UC 116 to obtain a travel signature (required for re-entry to the U.S. after international travel) and talk with an advisor regarding any travel or visa preparations. We encourage ALL students traveling outside of the U.S. this summer to take advantage of coming to the office during "signing days" as it will ensure an expedited I-20 signature. In addition we will provide some light snacks to enjoy in case there is a short wait time to see an advisor. 

Tuesday, April 19th 1-3pm 

Friday, April 22nd 2-4pm 

Wednesday, April 27th 11:30am-1:30pm 

(please note that we changed the date one week later, to STUDY DAY, due to an unavoidable conflict)

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The Office will be closed until 1:30pm on Wednesday April 20

Please note that the ISSO will be closed next Wednesday until regular walk-in advising hours begin at 1:30pm.  Please do not come to pick-up/drop-off documents or ask to see an Advisor in the morning as the office will not be open;  thank you! 

Tax Information

APRIL 16, 2011 (this Saturday) is the last day that a student filing a tax return can receive assistance from the UAH VITA site. 

Individuals who were physically present in the U.S. any day in 2010 in an F or J status but did not work in the U.S. in the tax year 2010 or who 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. Attached are the form 8843 instructions, NO TAX LIABILITY, that go line by line through completing and mailing the form 8843 to the IRS. Students who are concerned about completing the form 8843 correctly, AFTER READING THE INSTRUCTIONS, can attach the form 8843 to an email to the tax@uah.edu account to request a volunteer to review the form or visit the ISSO DURING WALK-IN ADVISING HOURS no later than FRIDAY, APRIL 15^th.  

Individuals who earned more than $3650 may have a tax liability and should meet with a VITA volunteer to get FREE tax assistance. Complete the form 8843 using the TAX LIABILITY instructions and email the tax@uah.edu account BY APRIL 15^th at 4pm. 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:

1)      Send an email to tax@uah.edu

2)      Complete the  form 8843 for students with a tax liability and attach it to the email

3)      Indicate your FULL NAME and PHONE number. An appointment will be scheduled at 10am, 11am, or 12noon on April 16th

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!!

Off campus work authorization WORKSHOPS, only 2 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 2 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 May 2, 2:30- 4:00pm

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

Earth Week at UAHuntsville April 18-22

Each day next week has special activities planned to celebrate Earth Week.   For details and calendar of events on campus visit the Earth Week website http://earthweek.uah.edu/ and attend kick off on Monday April 18 from 12 noon to 1:00pm in Charger Village.  Free food and prizes!  

FREE Documentary Film to be shown on campus 

HIPHOPISTAN: Representing Locality in a Global City

Monday, April 25^th, 7:00pm in the University Center Exhibit Hall

HIPHOPISTAN is a documentary film that examines the impact of hip-hop culture on Istanbul youth and reveals how young Turkish rappers, DJs, break-dancers, and graffiti artists creatively blend popular influences with their local cultural values and traditions.

 About the Director: Çiğdem Akbay (born and raised by Turkish immigrants in Huntsville, Alabama) has spent the past five years in Istanbul, Turkey conducting anthropological research and working on various film projects. HIPHOPISTAN is a result of her growing interest in the relationships between Istanbul youth, cultural identity, and globalization. Residing between Los Angeles and Istanbul, she hopes to continue shooting documentary films dealing with similar themes.

Thank you,

International Student Advisors,

International Student and Scholar Office

Announcements for the Week of April 7 to 14 2011

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.

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 (limited appts. available at 12noon and 1pm ONLY)

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 3 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 3 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.

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

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

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

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TRAVEL PREPARATION AND I-20 SIGNING DAYS

As in the past, the International Student Advisors are setting aside a number of times where F-1 students can drop by the UC 116 to obtain a travel signature (required for re-entry to the U.S. after international travel) and talk with an advisor regarding any travel or visa preparations. We encourage ALL students traveling outside of the U.S. this summer to take advantage of coming to the office during "signing days" as it will ensure an expedited I-20 signature. In addition we will provide some light snacks to enjoy in case there is a short wait time to see an advisor. 

https://spreadsheets0.google.com/a/uah.edu/viewform?hl=en&hl=en&formkey=dDJkTGZ5UWwyU3BpM09BSzBkODZuSXc6MQ#gid=0

Brief Survey in the ISSO

The Enrollment Services division of UAHuntsville is seeking anonymous feedback to help better serve our students.  If you have a few minutes we would appreciate your time when you are in the ISSO to drop off/pick up documents or see an International Student Advisor.  Thank you!  

Cookout in the Courtyard

Friday April 8 from 5 pm-7 pm, Cookout in the Courtyard (Hosted by T.R.U.E. Chargers @ Charger Village Courtyard) There will be free food and entertainment by UAHuntsville students/faculty/staff.

Thank you,

International Student Advisors,

International Student and Scholar Office

Announcements for the Week of April 1 to 8 2011

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: 

       *Send an email to tax@uah.edu

      *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

      *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 3 spaces remaining)

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

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

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

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TRAVEL PREPARATION AND I-20 SIGNING DAYS

As in the past, the International Student Advisors are setting aside a number of times where F-1 students can drop by the UC 116 to obtain a travel signature (required for re-entry to the U.S. after international travel) and talk with an advisor regarding any travel or visa preparations. We encourage ALL students traveling outside of the U.S. this summer to take advantage of coming to the office during "signing days" as it will ensure an expedited I-20 signature. In addition we will provide some light snacks to enjoy in case there is a short wait time to see an advisor. 

https://spreadsheets0.google.com/a/uah.edu/viewform?hl=en&hl=en&formkey=dDJkTGZ5UWwyU3BpM09BSzBkODZuSXc6MQ#gid=0

HOMECOMING

April 4 - 9 is Homecoming Week- "Bring Out the Blue in You" For detailed information, please click http://www.uah.edu/homecoming/. 

Brief Survey in the ISSO

The Enrollment Services division of UAHuntsville is seeking anonymous feedback to help better serve our students.  If you have a few minutes we would appreciate your time if you are in the ISSO to drop off/pick up documents or see an International Student Advisor.  Thank you!  

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.

Thank you,

International Student Advisors,

International Student and Scholar Office

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.