International Student Orientation Undergraduate Program SPRING 2019

International Student Orientation Undergraduate Program SPRING 2019

WELCOME! Getting to know you! Name Home country Major of study Why Michigan? What are your plans after completing your BBA degree?

MAINTAINING F-1 STATUS

Understanding Your F-1 Visa It is your responsibility to become familiar with the requirements and follow the regulations of your F-1 Visa. https://www.ice.gov/sevis/students https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/maintaining-status Do NOT rely on information from other international students, as each situation is unique to the student. If you have questions, contact one of the DSOs at Cleary University.

Full Time Course Load Enroll and maintain twelve (12) academic credits each semester Do NOT Drop or Withdraw from a course Attend ALL scheduled classes Do not fail courses, if possible

Attendance F-1 students are expected to attend ALL scheduled onground classes and successfully complete/pass ALL courses F-1 Undergraduate students are required to physically attend on-ground courses Attendance/participation is recorded If a student takes at least 9 credits on-ground, then they are permitted to take one three (3) credit online course Avoid “W” grades as they may result in F-1 status termination

Registration and Payment Academic Advisors will assist with academic program planning Students must register for twelve (12) academic credits each semester Maintain F-1 status and adhere to registration dates and deadlines Register and pay early to avoid a late fee Pay in full or set up a payment plan with the Business Office Business Office Contact Information Phone: 517.338.3320 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.cleary.edu/tuition-payment/

FORM I-20

Keep EVERY Form I-20 The Form I-20 is an important document that should be kept safe, F-1 students need their Form I-20 for benefits: Driver’s license Social Security Number Post-OPT Change of Status Form I-20 is a federal document and given the potential for fraud‘soft’ copies (scanned) copies are not permitted Source: https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/what-is-the-form-i-20

Program End Date If you are unable to complete your program by the end date listed on your I-20, you may apply for an extension before the program end date Contact a P/DSO at least three (3) months before your end date to discuss the extension process Conditions: Students must be continuously maintaining their F-1 status F-1 students must be in good academic and financial standing with the University

Before . Graduating - contact a P/DSO at least two (2) weeks before the start of your final semester Changing program / major - contact a P/DSO at least two (2) weeks before the start of your next semester Traveling outside of the U.S. - contact a P/DSO at least two (2) weeks before you book your ticket or make travel plans- a Travel Endorsement Signature is required on the Form I-20 Dropping a course - Do NOT drop or withdraw from a course. Speak to a P/DSO or Academic Advisor immediately for guidance

Reporting Requirements Please report within ten (10) days of the change: Address Telephone Name changes; marriage or spelling has changed on passport Financials or sponsorship Status changes from F-1 visa to a different visa- H1B, B-2, etc. Passport/F-1 visa renewals There is a penalty for not reporting changes in a timely fashion Note- Passport needs to be valid for six (6) months or more at all times

EMPLOYMENT

F-1 Students and Employment Types of Employment: On-Campus Employment On school premises- student positions such as peer tutors, servers with dining services, Graduate Assistants, etc. May work up to 20 hours per week while school is in session ( full time during those periods when school is not in session or during the annual vacation) Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Written approval from P/DSO is needed before an F-1 student can start working For UG Students CPT must be taken for credit, student must enroll in INT course, to be eligible for CPT Optional Practical Training (OPT) Adjudicated by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Any other employment in the U.S. is considered Unauthorized Employment- F-1 student status will be terminated if a student is found working outside of their visa requirements

CPT Information Successfully complete at least one (1) academic year During the semester, student is only eligible for part time CPT During Summer/ Vacation Semester a student could work CPT full time with enrollment in the INT course. Meet and maintain satisfactory GPA requirements (2.0 or higher) The CPT position must be directly related to the major of study and augment the student’s studies

CPT Information A job offer letter must be presented, and approved by a school P/DSO prior to starting CPT position To avoid F-1 status termination, due to ‘unauthorized employment’ - do not start the CPT position before authorization has been given and a new CPT I-20 is printed Offer letter should be on company letterhead and include the following: Employer Name Job Title Job Description Company Address Start/End dates of employment Employment status Full time/Part time

Part-time vs. Full time Employment Part-time is 20 hours or less per week No limitation on part-time CPT experience, as long as the student remains eligible to continue classes Full time is any time over 20 hours per week 365 days or more of full time CPT employment makes a student ineligible for OPT at this degree level Full time CPT is only permitted during a Vacation/ Summer semester NOTE: If a student is only approved for part-time CPT employment, and works over 20 hours per week this may affect their F-1 status or change of status petition in the future

Student Tax Return Every international student and their dependents are required to file their tax return if they were in the US during the previous calendar year. You might get a refund - Some international students will qualify for a refund due to tax treaties and a lack of serious income if they’ve earned income in the US. You fulfill your visa obligations - All international students must file at least Form 8843 in order to remain legal under F visa, even if you didn’t earn any money in the US. Source: https://www.internationalstudent.com/tax/

ADJUSTING TO LIFE IN THE U.S.

Health Insurance Insurance is essential and required for Cleary University students. Healthcare can be very expensive but life saving! Health Insurance will help save money in the long-term There are several health insurance companies that service international students: International Student Insurance iNext Health Insurance

Housing Campus Residence Hall North Hall South Hall Houses vs Apartments Own Rent- roommates, classmates, friends or family Try to avoid Craigslist, if possible

Transportation Public Transport – L.E.T.S Bus Private Transport – MI driver’s license, insurance, registration - required Renting – Hertz, Budget, Enterprise, Penske Borrowing from family/friend – check on their insurance coverage Leasing Purchasing Retail price, delivery fee, taxes, title and registration Car dealership; new or used, Private seller, Auction, Person you know, Car Repair Shop Purchase costs, upkeep (tires, oil change, etc), gas, yearly costs (registration and insurance)

Cell Phone Providers Verizon T-Mobile AT&T Sprint Boost Mobile Cricket

Financial Accounts Banks: for-profit enterprises PNC Comerica Bank of America Chase Credit Unions: non-profit University of Michigan Credit Union DFCU

GETTING STARTED

Cleary Student Email Access email https://mail.google.com. Username: first initial up to first 10 letters of your last name last three digits of your student ID number @my.cleary.edu Password: cleary two digit birth month two digit birth day Technical Support Email: [email protected]

Canvas Access Access Canvas: https://cleary.instructure.com/login/canvas Username: first initial up to first 10 letters of your last name last three digits of your student ID number @my.cleary.edu Password: cleary two digit birth month two digit birth day o Canvas is Cleary University’s online learning management system (LMS) o All of your course content is maintained in Canvas Videos Watch this video for step-by-step Canvas login instructions Students across the University are encouraged to watch this Student Experience video to get a sense for the functionality and layout of Canvas. Technical Support Email: [email protected]

Canvas Access Access Canvas: https://cleary.instructure.com/login/canvas If a student can't see their courses in their Canvas dashboard, follow the written instructions below or watch this video for step-bystep instructions to adding course(s) to your Canvas Dashboard. Log into Canvas Select Courses from the left, blue side bar menu Visually locate your courses for the next semester, then select the Star icon next to the course to change the color of the star Select Dashboard to view your course Technical Support Email: [email protected]

Student Portal Access the Student Portal: https://students.cleary.edu Username: first initial up to the first 10 letters of your last name last three digits of your student ID number Password: cleary two digit birth month two digit birth day Student Schedule Financial Aid Statement Tuition Statement Grades Edit Student Profile & Passwords Registration Technical Support Email: [email protected]

Textbooks MBS Direct http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/cleary.htm Textbooks may be ordered from the Cleary University Bookstore providerMBS Direct or any other provider of your choice. Visit the Cleary University homepage to review the current textbook listings. Bookstore Contact Information Phone: 517.338.3043 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.cleary.edu/bookstore/

Textbooks To view the full current textbook listings Cleary.edu webpage Current Students Current Textbook List

How to Prepare for class Access to Classes – One week prior to starting Instructor contact information Review course syllabus: Course learning outcomes Textbook(s) Course structure Course grading criteria Review first week’s assignments Know deadlines Ask instructors clarifying questions

Important Dates Spring 2019 Semester 1/7/19 – 5/5/19 Spring break 3/4/19 – 3/10/19 Final Exam week 4/29/19 – 5/5/19 Semester Break 5/6/19 – 5/12/19 The academic calendar is located on the Cleary University homepage found here: https://www.cleary.edu/academic-calend ar/

Academic Services Academic Advising Academic Tutoring – Undergraduate students only Career Development Technical Support Counseling Services Spiritual Life Director Writing Center University Instructional Librarian

Student Resources If you fall behind in a course: Contact instructor Contact an academic advisor Student Success Center Tutoring one hour free per week/ per class Disability Resource Center Writing Center Seek out other resources: Attend free seminars Study Skills Test Taking Skills and Anxiety Prevention Make friends with classmates and study together

What is APA style? APA format is the official style of the American Psychological Association (APA) Standardized style of writing, used to cite sources in psychology, education, and the social sciences APA Tutorials o APA & Writing Resources available on the Library Website http://cleary.libguides.com o Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association www.apastyle.org o Purdue OWL https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research and citation/apa style/apa style introduction.html Citation Generators and Reference Managers o Noodletools o KnightCite o Zotero

Writing Center Face-to-Face and online assistance via the Canvas Writing Center 30 minute sessions are scheduled within the Writing Center using the Canvas Calendar Help with Writing project in any class Polishing Rough Drafts APA Style and citation What to expect Improvement in overall writing abilities with repeat visits Support for your writing abilities at any level of experience and at any stage of the writing process Friendly and knowledge writing coaches What not to expect An editing service A perfect paper Flawless writing coaches

Writing Center Log into Canvas Support Visit Writing Center Writing Center How to Video for booking an appointment Video Online/Virtual sessions are delivered through the Writing Center Conferences

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