Summer 2017

Pre-Arrival Workshop For New International

StudentsModesto Maidique Campus (MMC)

Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC)

From all of us at FIU….

WELCOME TO FIU!

Congratulations!

AGENDA

• Before you arrive in the US

• Housing

• Medical – immunizations and insurance

• Money and Travel

• Arrival in the U.S.

• FIU

• Campuses: Modesto Maidique (MMC) Biscayne Bay (BBC) Downtown Brickell, FIU Engineering Campus, FIU I-75

http://www.fiu.edu/about-us/campuses/index.html

Summer 2017

Before you arrive in the U.S.

IMPORTANT STEPS

1- Receive your FIU I-20 OR DS 2019

2- Pay SEVIS I-901 Fee

www.fmjfee.com

Print your receipt as proof of payment.

3- Obtain a Student Visa • Schedule an appointment at a U.S. embassy or consulate in your home

country to apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa for student exchange.

• You will need FIU I-20/DS 2019; Passport, SEVIS fee receipt, Financial documents

• Please check with Embassy for other requirements

DO NOT ENTER IN B-1/B-2 STATUS OR Visa Waiver

On-Campus or Off-Campus Housing

On-Campus Housing

• Make housing arrangements before your arrival.

• Space is limited- Apply early http://housing.fiu.edu/

• F-1- On campus or Off campus

• J-1 Exchange Students (On-Campus ONLY)

Off-Campus Housing

Location nearest: Modesto Maidique Campus Zip Codes -33172 and 33174; Biscayne Bay Campus zip codes include 33181 and 33160. http://classifieds.fiu.edu/

Short-Term Housing- Area Hotels

Take Care of Medical Requirements

Immunizations and insurance managed by Student Health Services: http://studentaffairs.fiu.edu/wellness/student-health/insurance/index.php

• Immunizations– Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)

– Hepatitis B (if matriculated July 1, 2008 or later)

– Meningitis (if matriculated July 1, 2008 or later)

• Insurance– You are REQUIRED to have medical insurance that is approved by FIU

– May not enroll in classes without health insurance. http://healthservices.fiu.edu/

Travel

Miami International Airport (MIA) MMC Campushttp://www.miami-airport.com/

Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) BBC Campushttp://www.fortlauderdaleinternationalairport.com/

• When to arrive: No more than 30 Days before class start date

• What to bring to the U.S.?

Immigration Documents: FIU I-20/DS2019 passport with F-1

Do not pack these documents in your checked luggage!

Packing

In your carry-on luggage:

• A change of clothes and essentials in case your luggage is lost or delayed – remember TSA restrictions on liquids

• http://www.tsa.gov/

• Medication you may need right away

• Contact information for someone in the U.S. and for FIU

Checked luggage

(Extra fees for overweight bags)

Packing

Other things to consider:

• Place clear labels with your name and address both inside and outside each piece of luggage.

• Make several copies of your important documents and pack them in different places in case one bag is lost.

• Consider pre-arranging your transportation from the airport. Maybe done online w/various vendors

Prepare for Money Matters

Expenses may include, but are not limited to:

• FIU Tuition & Fees- (n/a for J-1 exchange students)

• Medical Insurance Payment

• Books and school supplies

• On campus housing or off campus rent

RENT: you may be required to pay a security deposit plus your first two months’ rent before you move in.

Money Matters

• How to pay or purchase: Debit cards, credit cards, cash,

• To pay tuition: Flywire by Peertransferhttps://peertransfer.com/fiu/

• Visit:http://www.internationalstudent.com/study_usa/way-of-life/money-matters

Arrival in the U.S.

• Port of Entry: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP)

• Be ready! You will be asked to show:

Passport

F-1 visa

FIU I-20 /DS 2019 ONLY answer

the questions you are asked!

If you encounter difficulties entering the country please call ISSS at 305-348-2421 for assistance (24/7!)

PORT OF ENTRY: Important Information

• PRIMARY INSPECTION

• SECONDARY NSPECTION

Immigration Emergency at the Port of Entry?Need to talk to someone at FIU?

Call 305-348-2421(Somebody will answer 24/7)

PORT OF ENTRY: Important Information

• Electronic devices (phone/computer/I-Pad) are subject to search

• Your Social Media accounts may be inspected

• Bring as much information as possible

– Passport/I-20

– Financial documents

– Proof of admission/registration

PORT OF ENTRY: Visit these Websites!

• FIU Pre-Arrival Information

• Getting Ready to Go

Get to FIU

FIU/ISSS does NOT provide transportation • Taxi, Super Shuttle –curbside at Airport arrival/luggage pick up -

(on campus housing, hotel, off campus housing)

• MMC OR BBC addresses:

MMC: 11200 SW 8th Street Miami, FL 33199

BBC: 3000 N.E. 151st Street North Miami, FL 33181

Arrival at Florida International University

You MUST check-in at the Office OSA/ISSS

Office Hours8:30am – 5:00pm,

Monday – Friday (closed weekends

and holidays)

Bring the following items

• Passport• Visa, • I-94, https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#• I-20, DS 2019 • SEVIS 901 receipt • Local U.S. Address (PO Boxes are not acceptable)• Foreign Address• Name and Phone # for an Emergency Contact• Acknowledgement of Responsibility Form completed

and signed (You will not be able to check in without this form-find it on our website)

International Student Orientations

Graduate

http://gradschool.fiu.edu

Undergraduate

http://orientation.fiu.edu/freshmen/orientation-dates/index.html

Transfer

http://orientation.fiu.edu/transfer-students/index.html

International Student Sessions

Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC)August 16 @ 8:30 AM SASC Lecture Hall

and August 18 @ 1:00 PM SIPA 125

Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC)August 18th @ 9am ISSS Office WUC 363

J-1 Exchange Student Orientation

Mandatory– Fri. 8/18 10:00 AM SIPA 103

What to do list

HOLDS : Will prevent you from enrolling in classes

• IMI – Health Insurance

• RMI – Immunization

• Contact Student Health Services http://healthservices.fiu.edu

• Register for Classes

• https://my.fiu.edu/

• OSA will facilitate registration for exchange students

Enrollment

F-1/J-1 Status- enrollmentUndergraduate: 12 credit hours = Full-time

Graduate: 9 graduate credit hours = Full-time

Online classes: 1 class (3 credits) toward full-time

Formula:UG: 9 credits on campus + 3 credits online = 12 credits

Grad: 6 credits on campus + 3 credits online = 9 credits

WHAT TO DO List

• Pay Tuition and Fees: https://peertransfer.com/fiu

• Payment Deadline:

• Get your FIU One Card:

• Set Up your FIU Account and Email Address: https://my.fiu.edu/

• Tech Info: https://it.fiu.edu/

• Open a Bank Account

International Peer Mentors!

Summer 2017

If you want additional assistance in adjusting to life at FIU and in the U.S., request a peer mentor!

Visit our website for more information!

International Peer Mentors

What do they do for you?

• Answer your questions or direct you to resources on campus which can help you

• Help you get involved in campus life and other activities

• Provide feedback to the ISSS office so we can serve you better

Find their contact info on the ISSS website:

Contact ISSS

All ISSS staff & advisors are here to help you. Please contact us with any questions or concerns.

Modesto Maidique Campus

• In person: Student Academic Success Center –SASC 230

• Telephone: 305-348-2421

• Email: isss@fiu.edu

Biscayne Bay Campus

• In person: Wolfe University Center (WUC) 363

• Telephone: 305-919-5813

• Email: bbcisss@fiu.edu

Contact Office of Study Abroad

• All OSA staff & advisors are here to help you. Please contact us with any questions or concerns.

• Modesto Maidique Campus

– In person: SASC 230

– Telephone: 305-348-1913

– Email: edabroad@fiu.edu or sugomez@fiu.edu

We want to hear from you!

Why are you excited to come to

FIU next semester?

Send us a short video/a photo with a caption!

Via e-mail: isss@fiu.edu

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FIUISSS/

Hope to hear form you!

Don’t forget to check in!

Please make sure you check in with us as soon as you arrive!

You will receive a beautiful

FIU Passport Holder

upon checking in!

Resources

• Registrar’s Office (Important student information) http://www.onestop.fiu.edu/Registrar/

• onestop.fiu.edu/Registrar/index.html

• Graduate school assistantships http://gradschool.fiu.edu/current-students-grad-assistants.shtml

• Health insurance http://healthservices.fiu.edu

• Housing- off campushttp://classifieds.fiu.edu

• Housing- on-campushttp://housing.fiu.edu

Resources

• Campus safety- Police

http://police.fiu.edu

• What is happening in Miami

http://www.miami.com/

• Info about Life @ FIU

http://www.fiu.edu/life-at-fiu/index.html

• On-campus employment info

http://hr.fiu.edu

• State of Florida driver license and ID card

http://www.dmvflorida.org/drivers-license-nc.shtml

Questions & Answers

We will accept questions at this time via chat

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at FIU!

See you soon!