Upcoming New International Student Orientation Schedule
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Welcome to UNI and Resources at UNI
This session will provide information about what ISSO and other offices on campus can offer you to get the most out of your experience at UNI.
Immigration Regulations
This session covers your immigration status; what you need to do to stay in good standing with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; new developments in the handling of student information; and importance of following the rules of your visa status.
- Handout: Immigration Regulations
- Website: http://www.uni.edu/internationalservices/about-isso
- Contact Person: Immigration & Visa Coordinator Ross Schupbach ross.schupbach@uni.edu
Travel and Transportation in Cedar Falls
This session covers how to get around UNI, Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Cedar Valley, Iowa, and the U.S. by foot, bicycle, car, taxi, bus, train or airplane.
- Handout: (attached Travel and Transportation Attachment)
- Website: http://www.uni.edu/internationalservices/international-student-handbook/cedar-falls/waterloo/transportation-local
- Contact Person: International Student Advisor internationalservices@uni.edu
Introduction to the U.S. System of Education
This session covers the U.S. system of education: grades, credits, grade point average, program of study, and plagiarism, among other topics; in addition to some useful tips.
- Handout: Introduction to the U.S. System of Education
- Website: http://www.uni.edu/internationalservices/international-student-handbook/uni/academic-matters
- Contact Person: Program Assistant Registrar's Office Jennifer Suchan jennifer.suchan@uni.edu
Student Health Clinic and Health Insurance
This session covers Student Health Clinic and its services and pharmacy; U.S. health care system; and mandatory Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).
- Website:http://www.uni.edu/health/& http://www.uni.edu/health/services/insurance
- Contact Person: Administrative Specialist Student Health Connie Potter connie.potter@uni.edu
TB Testing
This is a mandatory TB testing procedure. Health Clinic personnel will be on-hand to perform tuberculosis screening one day during the week before classes start. This is mandatory for all international students. If you are unable to attend you are responsible for getting a TB Test at another health facility. Please see the UNI Health Requirements letter sent to you or ask the International Services Staff for more information if you have questions about this. You must bring all your health and vaccinations forms to this session. You will be required to take a two-dose MMR immunization if you do not provide documentation from home during this session.
- Website: http://www.uni.edu/health/
- Contact Person: Administrative Specialist Student Health Connie Potter connie.potter@uni.edu
Rod Library Tour
Rod Library tour covers how libraries in the U.S. operate; shows you where materials and resources are located; what library staff can do for you; and the best places to study in the library.
- Website: http://www.library.uni.edu/about-us
- Contact Person: Library Assistant Angela Cox angela.cox@uni.edu
Safety, Security, and Student Services
This session covers UNI and Cedar Falls safety tips; what campus Police can do for you; and what programs and services Dean of Students Office offers.
- Website: http://www.vpaf.uni.edu/pubsaf/crime_prevention/index.shtml & http://www.uni.edu/deanofstudents/
- Contact People: Dean of Students Dr. Leslie Williams leslie.williams@uni.edu
Chief of Police/Director Public Safety Helen Haire helen.haire@uni.edu
Violence Prevention and Substance Abuse Services
This session covers Violence Prevention Educator; violence prevention and healthy student lifestyles; mandatory Student Success: Unless There's Consent - Sexual Assault Prevention online program.
- Handout: Violence Prevention and Substance Abuse
- Website: http://www.uni.edu/cvp/ & www.uni.edu/counseling
- Contact Person: Substance Abuse/Violence Intervention Services Coordinator Mark Rowe-Barth mark.rowe-barth@uni.edu
Paying Your “U-Bill”
This session covers what U-Bill is; how to pay your tuition and fees; how to manage your account online; wire transfers; and peerTransfer.
- Handout: Paying Your U-Bill
- Website: http://www.vpaf.uni.edu/obo/student_accounts/
- Contact Person: Account Specialist Gloria Wenger gloria.wenger@uni.edu
Employment at UNI
This session covers employment on campus, including, obtaining social security number, job on campus (if you do not have a graduate assistantship), and professional career advice.
- Website: http://www.uni.edu/careerservices/ & http://uni.edu/finaid/student-employment/ & http://www.vpaf.uni.edu/hrs/
- Contact People: Associate Director of Career Services Matthew Nuese matthew.nuese@uni.edu
UNI Student Employment Coordinator/Financial Aid Counselor Evie Waack evelyn.waack@uni.edu - Human Resources Receptionist hrs-mail@uni.edu
Ways to Save Money in College
This session covers some helpful tips on how to manage your money while in the U.S.
- Handout: Ways to Save Money in College
- Website: http://www.uni.edu/internationalservices/international-student-handbook/cedar-falls/waterloo/banking/money
- Contact Person: International Student Advisor international.services@uni.edu
Intercultural Communication
This session covers stereotypes and expectations of Americans, American slang, and American culture tips.
- Handouts: Intercultural Communication 1
Intercultural Communication 2 - Website: http://www.uni.edu/internationalservices/international-student-handbook/life-us
- Contact Person: International Student Advisor international.services@uni.edu
How to Get Involved
This session covers student government and organizations and how you can get involved at UNI.
- Website: http://uni.edu/siac/
- Contact People: Associate Director of Maucker Union Administration Mike Bobeldyk mike.bobeldyk@uni.edu
Assistant Alumni Director/Programming Connie Hansen constance.hansen@uni.edu
For more information:
https://www.uni.edu/internationalservices/
http://www.uni.edu/internationalservices/international-students-faqs