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Arriving in San Antonio
International Student Orientation
Spring 2010
Attendance is Mandatory
Monday, January 4, 2010
8:00 A.M.
Auditorium, Main Building
Room 0.104
University of Texas at San Antonio
One UTSA Circle, 1.210 Main Building
San Antonio, TX 78249
Phone: (210) 458-7202
Fax: (210) 458-7222
Please register HERE for orientation.
Orientation registration begins at 8:00am and ends at 8:45am. Orientation will begin promptly at 9:00am. Any student who arrives after the orientation registration period will not be permitted to attend orientation so please be sure to arrive early to allow for registration.
During the orientation registration period you will receive a personalized Checklist of Things to Do, a Welcome Packet, one lunch ticket and one red ticket. Your Checklist of Things to Do will tell you if you have other requirements to complete before you will be allowed to register. These requirements are considered holds on your account which means they will prohibit you from registering for any classes. Examples of requirements you may need to complete would be the Health Services (Tuberculosis test), English Language Assessment Program (ELAP) test, AccuPlacer test, academic advisor appointment, etc. Please do not contact our office for a list of your personalized items. To find out your personalized requirements you must log into the Automated Student Access Program (ASAP) account using your student ID number which you received in your admissions acceptance letter. Click on Student Services and then click on Check your Registration Status.
After orientation registration you will enter the auditorium and orientation will begin promptly at 9am with announcements, guest speakers, and further instructions.
Immigration check-in will begin after lunch. At that time our office will copy your immigration documents and you will be required to fill out a Personal Information sheet. You must bring your passport, visa, I-94, your I-20/DS-2019 or any other relevant immigration documents regarding your immigration status in the U.S. Failure to submit any of the above documents will result in a hold on your record.
Please be aware that you will not be able to enroll in any UTSA classes until you have attended the International Student Orientation on August 12, 2009 and your paperwork is processed through our office.
Springl 2010 New International Student Orientation includes:
1. A day of special presentations by offices offering services and information to international students.
These presentations include:
Immigration Rules and Responsibilities
Health Insurance Waivers
Housing
Banking
Recreation and Wellness Center
Health Services
Learning Assistance
Safety on Campus and in the Community
Student Code of Conduct
American Culture
2. Immigration Check-in
3. Assistance with getting to required tests (TB, ELAP, and AccuPlacer)
4. Academic advising sessions
5. Welcome party
ORIENTATION WEEK CALENDAR:
Coming Soon!!
PARKING
WELCOME PARTY!
Currently Under Construction!!
EARLY CHECK-IN INFORMATION:
Early Check-in is available for selected students. Early Check-In begins on December 1, 2009 and ends on December 18, 2009. If you miss early check-in you must attend Spring 2010 New Student Orientation on January 4, 2010.To be eligible for early check-in you must meet the following requirements (no exceptions):
1. An F1/J1 visa holder who is currently in the U.S. attending a U.S. school whose SEVIS transfer has been completed,
2. All other visa types who are currently in the U.S. attending a U.S. school
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