Hello International Students,
A few things to share with you this week:
✅ ANNOUNCEMENTS
ISSS IS LOOKING FOR AN ORIENTATION LEADER FOR SPRING 2022
We are looking for an International Orientation Leader for Spring 2022 working with the ISSS team and our current orientation leader, Grace Koch Muchahary. If you are interested or have questions, please contact the ISSS team!
TRAVEL INFORMATION AND COVID MANDATES
Winter break is right around the corner! If you are planning to travel during the break, please contact ISSS team to sign your I-20. There are some updated COVID restrictions for travel. Check out the Travel COVID Restrictions, Travel Requirements for International Students and Countries with Limited Vaccine Availability.
CPT/OPT AND SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER INFO SESSION WITH ISSS!
We will have two zoom informational sessions coming up! If you are interested in learning more about CPT/OPT for jobs outside campus and SSN please join us for these sessions! See details below.
✅ EVENTS
Make sure to check out the EVENTS and MEETINGS page!
Also, check out the Augsburg University Calendar to stay updated on on-campus events!
TUESDAY – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 TO NOVEMBER 19: INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK!
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16:
Power of Language, Christensen Center Lobby, 9am-noon
Auggies come from around the world and speak many languages. Stop by the Power of Language table in Christensen to learn more about study abroad programs that focus on studying language abroad!
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17:
Study Abroad Tabling, Christensen Lobby, 11:30 -1pm
Come to get inspired and get more information about global opportunities available to Auggies!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18:
Boren Scholarship Workshop, On Zoom, 1pm-2pm
The Boren Awards fund the intensive study of language and culture abroad by U.S. undergraduate or graduate students. You can learn more about the Boren Award at our website.
Use this zoom link at the time of the event to join the Boren Scholarship Workshop.
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 19:
Summer Study Abroad in Health Sciences Webinar, On Zoom, 10-11am
Explore courses for pre-med, pharmacy, physical therapy and more – next summer in Cyprus! Register in advance for the Summer Health Sciences in Cyprus webinar.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19: HOT CHOCOLATE, DONUTS AND A CONVERSATION ON BLACK MENTAL HEALTH
The Pan-Afrikan Student Union will be holding space for students to discuss the different mental health disparities and challenges within the Black Community. Donuts and Hot Chocolate will be provided for all students in attendance.
Time: 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: OGC 100
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30: SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER INFO SESSION
Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: ZOOM
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2: CPT/OPT INFO SESSION
Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: ZOOM
✅ BLOG BLOG BLOG
CHECK out our BLOG – a place that contains ALL our weekly communications with you.
✅ IMMIGRATION COMPLIANCE
The time has come – the time is now! As we do every semester to ENSURE you are ALL in compliance and on track to graduate – YOU ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING Google Form: SPRING 2022 – You will also need to set up a time to meet with Bettine via zoom.
✅ COURSE REGISTRATION
In order for you to continue your studies at Augsburg in the spring semester, please remember that Augsburg is mandating vaccines for all. You can see more information here on the Vaccine Mandate Page. If you haven’t been vaccinated, make sure you complete your vaccine series.
If you have already been fully vaccinated and YOU HAVE NOT uploaded this information please upload your cards on Augsburg’s secure upload site for students.
✅ Check out our website for info on Office Hours and Appointments.
Stay warm!