Summer & Fall 2012 Orientation Resources

NEW & TRANSFER STUDENTS (F & J)

       * Read the following carefully. Applies to all F and J visa holders:

• The International Education Welcome Orientation and Check-In are mandatory for all new and transfer international students.
• At orientation you will receive valuable information about Insurance, Driver's Licenses, Keeping your Status and other important details. Check-In should occur within 5 days of arrival in the United States. You will be able to apply for a Social Security Number and fill out necessary employment documents if you have an assistantship.
• All new and transfer international students must bring their passport, I-94, I-20/DS-2019 and any other immigration documents to Check-In at 228 Foy Hall between the first day of arrival to Auburn University and the first day of school.
• Full time enrollment (Graduate Students 9 semester credit hours, Undergraduate students - 12 semester credit hours): anything less requires written permission each semester prior to registration or dropping courses below these hours. Please check with OIE for further information
• For the Social Security Card Application, you must have employment verification letters verifying your status and eligibility for employment from your department (on the department's letterhead), and from the Office of International Education before you can participate in the application sessions. Someone will be on hand at Check-In and Orientation, to assist with Social Security applications. You will need to be inside the U.S.A. a minimum of 10 days before you are allowed to apply for a number.  For this reason, it is very important that you arrive in the USA at least 10 days prior to August 7, 2012.
• You must Notify us via e-mail (intledu@auburn.edu or balchsa@auburn.edu )or Fax (1-334-844-4983) if you will be arriving late.