International Programs International Student and Scholar Office 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223-0001 t/704.687.7781 f/704.687.1661 http://www.isso.uncc.edu WELCOME NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS! FALL 2015 Congratulations on your admission to UNC Charlotte! ORIENTATION SCHEDULE International Student Orientation: Immigration Documents Check-in: Monday, August 17 OR Tuesday, August 18 between 9:00AM-4:00PM New International Student Orientation Program and Lunch: Wednesday, August 19, 8:30AM - 1:00PM Required for F-1 & J-1 international students. No registration necessary. SOAR Undergraduate Orientation: Thursday, August 21, 2015, 7:30AM – 5:00PM Required for all undergraduate students. Register at http://unccdso.orgsync.com/org/soar/register_on_line_04062015 OR Graduate School Orientation: Saturday, August 22, 2015, 9:15AM Required for all graduate students. Soon you will be able to RSVP for the event by logging into your applicant portal. Classes begin: Monday, August 24, 2015 NOTE: It is important that you attend BOTH the international student orientation program and either the graduate or the undergraduate SOAR orientation program! Checklist of Things to Prepare Prior to your Arrival at UNC Charlotte: Pay your SEVIS fee http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/ and schedule a visa interview www.travel.state.gov Make housing arrangements either on-campus https://housing.uncc.edu/ or off-campus http://offcampushousing.uncc.edu/ . On campus housing can only be guaranteed if your application is received please plan accordingly. Get your immunizations done. Mail them to the Student Health Center and bring a copy with you. http://studenthealth.uncc.edu/immunizations Think about your required Health Insurance plan (either bring your own plan or purchase from UNC Charlotte.) http://studenthealth.uncc.edu/insurance by June 1st so Plan for your finances and payment of tuition and fees. http://finance.uncc.edu/student-accounts/tuition-and-fees . Check out the Frequently Asked Questions link below for information on wire transfer. Prepare for academic advising and registration upon arrival at UNC Charlotte. Bring transcripts from your home institution if necessary. Consider purchasing a Meal plan http://aux.uncc.edu/meal-plans For Frequently Asked Questions and more information, visit http://isso.uncc.edu/faq.htm or http://www.isso.uncc.edu/ Contact the International Student/Scholar Office at intlsso@uncc.edu; phone (704) 687-7781; fax (704) 687-1661 We look forward to meeting you soon!
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