International Student and Scholar Services

Prospective International Students

Fall 2008 Check-in Process

Students not attending orientation must complete all three of the check-in processes described below (in any order) before enrollment is allowed. (You at KU orientation participants will complete their check-in as scheduled during orientation week.)

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

During this session ISSS staff will copy and review your immigration documents and present important information on staying legal (F-1 and J-1 only) while studying in the U.S. Bring your passport, visa and I-94 (small card issued at the port of entry), I-20 or DS-2019. If in a dependant status H-4, L-2, J-2, etc), bring evidence of the status for the person from whom your status is derived. Also, bring your local address, your international address, and emergency contact information so that we can update your records on our computer system. There is a mandatory $35 check-in fee that must be paid at this time. The check-in fee can be paid by cash, check or traveler’s check only. Plan about four hours for this step. Please do not be late.

Attend one ISSS check-in:

ISSS CHECK-IN DATES & TIMES
Friday, August 15	1:30 pm	Room 330 Strong Hall
Monday, August 18	1:30 pm	Room 330 Strong Hall
Tuesday, August 19	1:30 pm	Room 330 Strong Hall
Wednesday, August 20	1:30 pm	Room 330 Strong Hall

If arriving after August 20, please report directly to ISSS office, Room 2 Strong Hall before 9:00 a.m.(Monday to Friday) to schedule a check-in time.

Applied English Center (AEC)

All international students must have their English proficiency evaluated at AEC in Room 204, Lippincott Hall. Go as soon as possible. Bring your TOEFL, IELTS scores, or a copy of a diploma from an English-based institution if you have them.

If testing is required, you must register at the AEC office by 3:00 p.m. the business day prior to a test date. You need to be in the U.S. for 24 hours before you can take the AEC test. It may take up to two weekdays to get test results back. The AEC office hours are 8:00 a.m-Noon and 1:00-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Allow four and a half hours for the test.

Student Health Services (SHS)

Tuberculosis screening is required by Student Health Services on KU’s Lawrence Campus. Orientation participants will complete a full check-in, including the health check, during orientation.

Non-orientation student health check-in and TB clinics will be held in mid August. The policies are available on the SHS web site. All vaccinations will be available through Student Health Services.

Bring your health history form and immunization form with you to the appointment. Prices for immunizations are subject to change.

If you are enrolled in the health insurance plan offered by ISSS the cost of your TB test will be covered. Alternative insurance may not cover these expenses. All newly enrolled international students are required to complete the entire tuberculosis screening process. Failure to do so will result in disenrollment

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