Orientation and information for international students at NSU regional campuses.

1. Welcome to NSU!
Office of International Affairs
October 2015

2. Education Abroad Experiences
Medical Missions, Outreach, and Rotations
Undergraduate Travel Study
Graduate Travel Study
Study Abroad
Service Learning
Education Abroad at NSU

3. Most visited
countries:
1. China
2. Ecuador
3. Spain
4. Peru
5. Italy
Countries our students
have visited between
2011 and 2014:
43
Total number of students
who traveled abroad
between 2011 and 2014:
659
Study Abroad at NSU

4. Call us and make an appointment
to talk to an advisor
954-262-7240 or
1-800-541-6682 Ext. 7240
Or Skype:
alejandra.parra
Study Abroad at NSU

5. Division of Student Affairs
Office of International Affairs
Dr. Anthony J. DeNapoli, Associate Dean
Dr. Alejandra Parra, Associate Director
Office of
International
Students and
Scholars
Jim Vatral
Sr. International
Student Adviser
Deborah Pabon
International
Student Adviser
GAs
Office of
Education
Abroad
Study Abroad
Semester Exchange
On-Campus
summer/term
programs
Dr. Alejandra Parra
Associate Director
Office of
International
Undergraduate
Admissions
Ruben Delgado.
Associate Director
Julienne Alvarado
Assistant Director
NSU Colleges
and Schools
International
Student
Associations

6. NSU Overall Facts and Figures
NSU International Enrollment Fall 2015:
1379 students (student visa)
114 countries represented

7. International Students at NSU
Regions Students
NorthAmerica 204
Europe 214
Asia 287
Middle East 159
Caribbean 160
Central America 12
SouthAmerica 257
Africa 81
Oceania 5
Total 1379

8. International Students at NSU by
Educational Level (Fall 2015)
Bachelor’s
299
21%Doctoral
440
32%
Master’s
546
40%
University
School
36
2%
Other
57
5%
TOTAL: 1379 International Students

9. Office of International
Students and Scholars
MAINTAINING
YOUR LEGAL STATUS

10. AFTER YOU ARRIVE:
•I-20
•Passport
•Visa
•Local Address
•Local Phone Number
•Nova email address
•Certificate of Virtual Pre-arrival Orientation
Check-In at the OISS and bring your:

11. Important Points….
• Registration
• Student Enrollment Agreement Form
• Annual Vacation
• Traveling on an I-20
• Your NSU Shark Card
• Record Changes

12. Travelling
To your home country
• valid I-20
• valid visa (except
Canada or Bermuda)
• passport which is valid 6
months into the future
from the date the
student intends to re-
enter the USA
Other than home country
• valid I-20
• valid visa (except
Canada or Bermuda)
• passport which is valid
6 months into the
future from the date
the student intends to
re-enter the USA
Important: Check with the Embassy
of that country for any additional visa
requirements

13. Health Insurance
Please go to the Health Center webpage for information
http://www.nova.edu/smc/health_insurance.html
It is highly recommended that you get
Health Insurance while you are
studying in the USA!!!

14. Driving in Florida
To apply for a Florida Driver’s License
• Visit the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) Office or check online at
http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/
• Make an appointment and bring with you the following documents:
 SEVIS I-20 or DS-2019
 Valid passport
 F-1 or F-2 visa
 Social Security Card if issued
 Two proofs of address (Official transcripts,
Bank correspondence, Bills e.g. FPL, cable
• Please get CAR INSURANCE (mandatory in the USA)
• Get a PARKING DECAL to park around campus

15. Can an international student work
while in the USA?
ON CAMPUS
20 hours (part-time)
37.5 hours (full time)
OFF CAMPUS
CPT
Curricular Practical Training
OPT
Optional Practical Training
Economic hardship

16. Important Points (cont’d)….
• Employment
• Optional Practical Training (OPT)
• Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
• Social Security Number
• Tax Responsibilities

17. • Not checking in at the OISS/Regional
Campus
• Registered below a full course load
• Not enrolling
• Withdrawing or dropping classes without
authorization
• Taking only online classes
• When I-20 expires before program
completion
• Working without authorization
• Changing address and not reporting the
changes to the OISS within 10 days
How does a student fall out of status?

18. PAYMENT INFORMATION
Once you register for classes:
• Your student account will be billed for tuition and
student fees.
• You will receive an E-Bill sent to your NSU e-mail
address.
• Pay all required tuition and fees no later than 30
days after the start of the term to avoid a
$100.00 late charge.
• You can pay online or in person at one of our One
Stop Shops.

19. Non-Payment
Bursars Hold
Termination of Status for
“Failure to Enroll”!!!!
Cannot Register
DON’T LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU…

20. WHAT IF I FALL OUT OF STATUS?
Apply for reinstatement.
Leave and re-enter the
country with a new I-20.Or, you can…
You can…

21. • Never destroy your “old” immigration
documents.
• Always keep copies of your important
documents.
• Your responsibility to know the regulations.
• ALWAYS check your Nova email account.
• Never act on “information” from friends,
relatives, or the grapevine
• Make sure all your documents are up-to-date and
valid before you travel internationally.
Information to remember….

22. Also remember…
• Do not use a tourist visa for re-entry
• When in doubt, seek advise at the OISS
• In case of emergency contact OISS
• If detained and questioned at the point-of-entry,
only answer their questions.
• Academic performance
– SUSPENDED or DISMISSED I-20 is IMMEDIATELY
terminated and you must leave the country
immediately

23. After Completion
If you complete your program and do
not apply for OPT, you have 60 days
in which to
• Transfer to another university
• Begin a new program at NSU
• Depart the United States

24. VERY IMPORTANT!!!
You are responsible for:
• maintaining your PERSONAL INFORMATION
(address, phone number) up-to-date
• Using your NSU E-mail account (official mode
of communication)
• Maintaining a GOOD academic standing….
• Maintaining your I-20 current

25. Like our Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/nsu.intl

26. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY:
When in doubt…….
CALL THE OISS.

27. OIA Contact information
Website:
http://www.nova.edu/internationalstudents/
Email:
intl@nova.edu
Phone:
954-262-7240 (24/7)
Skype:
nsu.international

28. Good luck!