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BAYLOR UNIVERSITY’S CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION “Welcoming Our World” International Student Orientation FALL 20

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY’S CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION “Welcoming Our World” International Student Orientation FALL 2013 IT’S A GREAT YEAR TO BE A BEAR!. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS. Dr. Naymond Keathley, Interim Director Center for International Education.

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BAYLOR UNIVERSITY’S CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION “Welcoming Our World” International Student Orientation FALL 20

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  1. BAYLOR UNIVERSITY’S CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION“Welcoming Our World”International Student Orientation FALL2013IT’S A GREAT YEAR TO BE A BEAR!

  2. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS Dr. Naymond Keathley, Interim Director Center for International Education

  3. CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION (CIE) ORGANIZATION

  4. CIE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR STAFF • Dr. Naymond Keathley, Interim Director • Randy Penson, Associate Director • Lynae Jordan, Office Manager • Budget Associate

  5. ISSS • Alexine Burke, International Student Advisor • Treva Hall, International Student and Scholar SEVIS Coordinator • Melanie Smith, International Student Relations Coordinator • Leslie Hicks, International Student Programs Coordinator

  6. STUDY ABROAD • Exchange Program and Study Abroad Advisor • Alexia English, Semester Study Abroad Program Coordinator • Loren Warf, Study Abroad and Communications Administrative Associate

  7. BAYLOR’S PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADYJUDGE KEN AND ALICE STARR

  8. AGENDA • Baylor Culture • Immigration Matters, Travel Information • Work, Social Security, Payroll, Taxes, Health Insurance • International Student Relations

  9. Basic Needs of a new Baylor International Student • Feel a warm welcome to Baylor’s campus • Understand the traditions of Baylor that make it such a special place • Connect as soon as possible to one person on campus • Connect as soon as possible to a group on campus • Seek out one person that will be a confidante and trusted friend • Seek out a student organization where the student can use their strengths • To feel challenged spiritually and not be stereotyped by religion • To feel confident to shake the hand of a US student, and be well received • To understand academic support and professor’s office hours • To completely understand the definition of academic plagiarism • To understand where they can go when they feel lonely, lost in class, spiritually confused, having trouble with roommates and or parents…

  10. PERSPECTIVES ON BAYLOR CULTURE

  11. Life at Baylor • Getting Involved On-Campus • Late Night at the SLC • Classroom etiquette • Clothing • Punctuality • Health/Fitness/Safety • Student Life Center (SLC) • Fitness, Health Services • Smart Phone App • Live Shuttle Tracker • Campus Police-2222 • Security poles

  12. Life at Baylor • Residence halls • Community Leader (CL) • Add phone number and local address to Bearweb • Meal Plans/Bear Bucks/Dining Dollars – add at Cashier’s Office • Internet • Baylor email: mail.baylor.edu • Check your Baylor email account daily. • Bear ID vs. Baylor ID

  13. Paul L. Foster Success Center • Academic Advisement • Academic Support Programs • Free tutoring • Academic mentors • Supplemental Instruction (SI) • Career Counseling • Career Services • Office of Access and Learning Accommodation • Students with documented disabilities • Information is confidential

  14. IMMIGRATION MATTERS

  15. Passport • Valid at least six (6) months into the future • Renewal/Replacement- Contact your country’s embassy online Visa • Used for entering U.S. ONLY • Expired visa does not jeopardize F-1 status • Contact ISSS if traveling abroad and a new entry visa is needed

  16. I-94 Card SEVIS I-20 • Consists of 3 pages • Contains SEVIS ID # (upper right corner) • Your responsibility to make sure it stays current and valid • White card stapled in passport • Should be stamped F1 “D/S” = Duration of Status • Do not lose---$330 replacement fee!

  17. Notify ISSS of Changes In… • Change in major • Financial Information – source and amount • Termination or completion of study • Dependent information • Any change in status that concerns immigration related activities • Report a change of address within 10 days by updating Student Local address in BearWeb and complete form AR-11 online

  18. Staying in Status • Attend school listed on I-20 • Maintain full enrollment & make normal progress • File timely program extension, transfer, or change of status requests • Employment authorization by ISSS only • Obey state and federal laws • Depart from U.S. within 60 days

  19. Immigration Matters • It is your responsibility to know the requirements to maintain your valid status as an international student • Ask the ISSS office if you have questions – RELY ONLY ON US • Keep copies of all your immigration documents (even expired, out of date, or reissued) and anything mailed

  20. Travel Information

  21. Travel Information • I-20 MUST be endorsed for travel outside the U.S. (valid for one year) – Page 3 • Endorsement not required for travel within U.S. • Bring documents to ISSS at least one week before traveling • We will not be able to issue documents the same day they are requested!!! • Always have original documents with you • Keep copies separate

  22. Travel Information • Check visa expiration date • Visa for destination if needed • Take proof of financial support, and other documents you may need (transcripts, letter of enrollment)

  23. WORK STUDY

  24. WORK STUDY • Can work ONLY on-campus • International students are not eligible for Community Service positions • Must complete On-Campus Employment Eligibility Form each semester • May complete and submit online or in ISSS office • ISSS office verifies student is “maintaining status” Job listings: www.baylor.edu/student_employment

  25. WORK STUDY (CONT.) • Maximum of 20 hours per week (including Graduate assistantship hours) • Eligible for 40 hours per week during annual vacation periods (summer and Christmas breaks) • All international students must wait 3 weeks before applying in the Fall (does not apply to Spring)

  26. Working Illegally • DO NOT BEGIN WORK WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION • CONSEQUENCES • Lose all rights and privileges afforded to visa status • 2) May be deported • Your employer may be fined • For questions about on-campus employment, please contact: • Office of Academic Scholarships and Financial Aid • First Floor of Robinson Tower • 710-2611 CONTACT INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISOR FOR CURRENT REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES

  27. SOCIAL SECURITY

  28. SOCIAL SECURITY • Students must be employed or have a job offer to apply • Must wait 10 business days from the date of entry into the U.S. before applying • Required documents to apply for SS card: • Letter from ISSS office • Letter from on-campus supervisor • Original I-20, passport, visa, and I-94 card

  29. PAYROLL • Contacts: • Manager-LuAnn Pickens • Graduate Payroll Coordinator – Karla Walther • Student Payroll Coordinator – Gloria Furrer • Phone Number: 254-710-2217 • Email: Intl_Payroll@Baylor.edu • Director – Mark Falsone

  30. PAYROLL • Tax Reporting: • Work Study • Payments received for meals and housing • Meals and housing provided for you • Fellowships • It is important that we determine your tax status (NRA vs RA) and any treaty benefits early, preferably before any payments are made

  31. PAYROLL Foreign National Information System (FNIS) • FNIS – Internet web-based questionnaire used to gather information from you to help determine tax status and any treaty benefits • Your information is confidential and secure • Information provided will assist you in preparing needed tax forms and completion of your year-end tax return • When you receive the email from Payroll to complete the FNIS questionnaire, please do so promptly

  32. PAYROLL • Bring these documents to the Payroll Office with your signed confirmation page out of FNIS: • Passport • Visa • I-94 • I-20 or DS-2019 Location: Robinson Tower 6th Floor, Suite 600 710-2217 Intl_Payroll@Baylor.edu Hours: Mon – Fri 8 – 5

  33. FEDERAL INCOME TAX • ALLinternationals must file a tax return • APRIL 15: Deadline for mailing tax returns every year • U.S. tax laws are very complex • Windstar online tax preparation software for international tax returns

  34. TAXES - Timeline • Jan 31 – Payroll has mailed all W-2 and 1042-S Forms • Collect any tax forms issued for you • Feb 1 - ISSS emails Windstar access instructions and password • Feb 1 – Apr 15 use Windstar to prepare your Non-resident tax return • Keep copies!!! • Watch your Baylor email for more important information!

  35. International Students Health Insurance Please visit our website to view presentation and handout: http://www.baylor.edu/cie/index.php?id=7456

  36. “Welcoming our world”

  37. Welcoming Our World! • PAWS (People Around the World Sharing) • PAWS Family Partnership • PAWS Student Partnership • Apply online at www.baylor.edu/cie • Adopt-a-School/Tennyson Middle School, Waco ISD • CIE trips for international students and PAWS partners • CIE newsletter emailed weekly • Check your Baylor email every Monday

  38. PAWS Family Partnership

  39. PAWS (People Around the World Sharing)

  40. Adopt-a-School/Carver Academy • Baylor international students participate with the Waco ISD Adopt-A-School Program • Baylor has participated for 25 years in this successful program

  41. Ministries On Campus • Spiritual Life • Kristen Richardson, BSM International Ministry Coordinator • Free dinner and International gathering every Tuesday at 6 P.M. • United Methodist Student Center • Reverend Dr. Katie Long • Free Lunch every Tuesday at 12:30 P.M.

  42. THANK YOU!

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