Download pdf - International Graduate Student Orientation 2015-2016

School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS)

This Presentation Covers Intro • Where is the International Services Office (ISO)? • Who is my ISO advisor? Immigration •  What do I need to bring for my immigration check in? •  How do I maintain my immigration status? Academics •  What is the role of my academic advisor? •  Do I have to take the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course? What to Submit •  English Language Requirements •  Official Transcripts About GW & transportation in DC

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International Services Office (ISO)

Your ISO Advisor MS STUDENTS Department of Computer Science : Christopher Pedo, [email protected] BME, ECE, CEE, MAE: Courtney Luque, [email protected]

Where to Find Us ISO Address:

Old Main Suite 205 1922 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20052

(202) 994-4477 [email protected] http://internationalservices.gwu.edu/


Mandatory ISO Check-in When you arrive in the US, you must physically check-in with the ISO. More info on the mandatory check-in. You Must Bring:

1.  Your passport with visa, I-94, I-20/ DS-2019 2.  Address & phone number in US 3.  Transfer students: all previous I-20s & immigration

documents

Check In with ISO When You Arrive in the U.S.


You must attend the ISO Orientation for new graduate students. WHEN: Tuesday, August 25, 2015 Visit International Services Orientation page for more information If you do not attend on August 25 you will have to make it up at a later date.

Required ISO Orientation/ Immigration Session


To maintain legal visa status, you must be registered and enrolled in classes full time during fall and spring semesters.

Full time student = 9 credits each semester Will I need to take summer courses? Most students who take a full course load during fall and spring semesters are eligible to take summer off from classes. Reduced course load Check with your academic advisor and the ISO about applying for a reduced course load.

Maintaining Status


•  Main point of contact in the department •  Develop, review, and approve program plans for study •  Answer questions and get advice from your Advisor •  Helps monitor your academic progress Contact your department if you do not know your Academic Advisor.

Academic Advisor


•  For students who do not meet minimum TOEFL/IELTS requirements.

•  The EAP course is one, 3-credit course that you must take during your first semester.

•  You must receive a grade of a B or better, in order to fulfill the requirement.

Do I need to take the EAP course? If you need to take the EAP course, it will be listed on your admissions letter.

English for Academic Purpose (EAP) Course


All students are subject to English language requirements. If you have previous degrees from institutions in the United States or any of the countries listed, you may be exempt from this requirement. If you do not meet the above exemption, you must submit passing TOEFL or IELTS scores. Minimum scores required for a waiver from English language courses:

•  TOEFL iBT: 100 •  IELTS: overall band score of 7.0 with no individual band score below 6.0

If you do not meet the requirements, you have to enroll in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course your first semester.

Submit: English Language Requirements


Review the official transcript policy for SEAS graduate students Deadlines to submit official transcripts •  Fall Admission: October 1st •  Spring Admission: May 1st What if I don’t submit my transcripts on time? Failure to submit your transcripts will result in a hold being placed on your record. Please Note: Students from China, India and Iran have special instructions on how to submit official transcripts.

Submitting Official Transcripts

Send Official Transcripts to: SEAS Office of Graduate Admissions Suite 2885 800 22nd Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20052


Colonial Central Holds a number of Student Services Offices:

• Cashier (payment processing) • GWorld Card (University ID/ meal plan) • Registrar • Student Accounts • Student Financial Assistance

Science and Engineering Hall • Graduate Admissions

• Office: Suite 2885 •  Classes

Around Foggy Bottom Campus


Metro and Bus- WMATA DC Circulator Shuttles from GW Foggy Bottom Campus to other GW campuses (Mt. Vernon, Auburn)

SmarTrip Card You can use SmarTrip on the bus and metro. Learn more about the SmarTrip card

Transportation Around D.C.


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