Advising International Students Roslyn Roz Moes International Student

Advising International Students Roslyn (Roz) Moes International Student Advisor, DSO Office of International Studies and Programs (OISP)

Executive Director Ediz Kaykayoglu Asia University American Program (AUAP) Nicki Kukar - Agreement with Asia Univ. - 5 -month visit - Individualized classes 35 -50 students Education Abroad Steve Cook - Exchange students - Domestic students studying overseas - Overseas internships University English as a Second Language (UESL) Matt Britschgi - Students learning English - Not for credit - Students can graduate and transition to UG 5 -20 students 415 students from 59 countries! 10 -50 students International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Nicki Kukar - Degree students - Mainstream classes - Visiting scholars -Int’l student recruitment Eburg – 260 students Centers - 96

Advising students interested in studying abroad Short-term, quarterly, one year Info sessions twice a week Credits and classes do transfer with preplanning Overseas internships

Foreign students who entered the United States with an F-1 (student) or J-1 (exchange) visa Who is an international student? Issued an I-20 or DS-2019 to remain in the U. S. for the appropriate duration of their studies/program Have the “F-1 or J-1 Visa” indicator in their Holds box

Services provided by ISSS Pre-arrival preparation Visa process Assistance with housing (on- and offcampus) Online orientation via Canvas International transfer credits (Stephanie Hubbard) Arrival/pick-up/move-in/onboarding International student orientation UNIV 101 for matriculated international students Events and activities

Services provided by ISSS Liaison for government sponsored students (SACM, KCO, IREX, World Learning) Employment paperwork International student partial tuition waiver (scholarship) Advise cultural clubs (Int’l Club, Saudi Student Association) On-going support for cultural, personal, and/or immigration issues

SAT/ACT is not required if they graduated from an int’l high school English proficiency is required for university admission through TOEFL, IELTS, graduation from CWU’s UESL program, or transferring ENG 101 and 102 with a B or better from a CC In terms of academic advising… Foreign language requirement is waived unless from an English speaking country Pre-major/exploratory advising provided by Int’l Student Advisor DTA transfers and those ready for their major are referred to Professional Advisors’ All students attending at the Centers ISA continues as a “Resource Advisor” for cultural, personal, and immigration advising Degree students must fulfill all requirements

Students must enroll in and maintain 12+ credits each quarter EXCEPT summer Laws regarding full-time study The credits of one online class can be used toward the 12 Internship credits are considered “in-person” credits Classes taken at other schools may be counted Exceptions are: Student’s first term Medical excuse from doctor Student final term Improper course placement Dept of Homeland would rather they fail than drop below 12 credits

How to get involved! Be a friendship family Attend events (AUAP Night, International Café, International Education Week, etc. ) Advise a club Take info with you when you go abroad Encourage your faculty to lead a faculty led program Say “hello” when you see international students

Contact info Moving to Hebeler Hall next week! General e-mail: intlprog@cwu. edu Main office phone: 509 -963 -3612 Advising: isa@cwu. edu or moesr@cwu. edu, ext. 3614 Insurance: intl_insurance@cwu. edu Study Abroad: goabroad@cwu. edu, ext. 3622