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International Student Handbook Mailing Address: International Student Program & Services P.O. Box 10263 211 Redbird Lane Beaumont, TX 77710 U.S.A. Phone/Email: Phone: 409-880-7635 Fax: 409-880-8414 Email: General Inquiries [email protected] OPT, CPT, STEM Requests/Updates [email protected] Office Hours & Location: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wimberly Building 117 International Student Handbook Walk-In Advisement Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 0 Welcome to Lamar University! We are pleased that you have chosen Lamar University (LU) as the stepping stone to your educational goals, and we are dedicated to helping you in every way possible to be successful. This International Student Handbook will help to orient you for that success. It contains important information about student life at LU. It provides insight for cultural adjustments to the United States, LU academic and student conduct policies, and guidance for maintaining your status as an international student. It is just one resource, but please remember and be assured that you can ask your professors, academic advisors, and your international student advisors about anything you don’t understand. The Office of International Student Programs & Services, the International Student Council, and Global Goodwill Ambassadors Programs are all units of the Division for Global Diversity, Inclusion, and Intercultural Affairs. We work together to offer social, educational, and cultural programs to all our students and scholars—international and domestic. Please take advantage of our events and programs to meet other students and make lasting friendships. As you embark on an exciting college education journey, you will have many enriching academic and nonacademic experiences at LU. We look forward to celebrating your academic achievements as you will forever be changed and affect change at LU by your presence and campus community engagement. Again, welcome to Lamar University International Community–we’re so happy you’re here! Sincerely, Mustapha Jourdini, Ed.D., PDSO/RO Director of International Student Programs & Services 1 Contents Quick Campus Directory ..................................................................................................................... 7 Campus Map ......................................................................................................................................... 8 Office of International Student Programs and Services .......................................................... 10 Mission ............................................................................................................................................... 10 Vision .................................................................................................................................................. 10 Pre-Arrival Information ................................................................................................................. 11 Nonimmigrant Student ..................................................................................................................... 11 SEVIS Form I-20 and Obtaining a Visa ............................................................................................. 12 Financial Guarantee .......................................................................................................................... 13 Arrival and Entry into the U.S. .......................................................................................................... 13 Secondary Inspection ........................................................................................................................ 14 Form I-94 ........................................................................................................................................... 14 U.S. Customs ....................................................................................................................................... 14 Preparations and Checklists ............................................................................................................. 15 New Arrival Information ............................................................................................................... 16 Airport Pick Up .................................................................................................................................. 16 International Student Orientation ................................................................................................... 16 SEVIS Registration ............................................................................................................................. 17 Maintaining Immigration Status ...................................................................................................... 17 Recognize and Avoid Status Violations ............................................................................................ 18 Online Classes .................................................................................................................................... 18 On-Campus Employment .................................................................................................................. 19 Government and Third-Party Sponsorship for F-1 Students ......................................................... 19 Holds ................................................................................................................................................... 20 Lamar Electronic Account (LEA) ...................................................................................................... 20 Blackboard ......................................................................................................................................... 20 Adjusting to Life in America .......................................................................................................... 21 Culture in the United States .............................................................................................................. 21 The Importance of Time ................................................................................................................... 21 The Work Ethic .................................................................................................................................. 21 Achievement ...................................................................................................................................... 21 Individualism ..................................................................................................................................... 21 2 Direct Communication and Problem-Solving Style ........................................................................ 22 Pragmatism ........................................................................................................................................ 22 Interpersonal Relationships in the U.S. ........................................................................................... 22 First Names and Titles ...................................................................................................................... 23 Culture Shock and Adjustment ......................................................................................................... 24 Bringing Children to the U.S. ............................................................................................................ 25 Schools ............................................................................................................................................... 25 Child Care ........................................................................................................................................... 26 Banking .............................................................................................................................................. 26 Monetary Restrictions ....................................................................................................................... 26 Financial Institutions Located Near Campus: ................................................................................. 27 Cashing Checks .................................................................................................................................. 27 Bank Cards ......................................................................................................................................... 27 Credit Cards ....................................................................................................................................... 27 Things To Do ...................................................................................................................................... 28 Driving and Transportation .......................................................................................................... 31 International Driver Permit .............................................................................................................. 31 Foreign Driver Licenses .................................................................................................................... 31 Obtaining a Texas Driver’s License .................................................................................................. 31 Campus Parking ................................................................................................................................. 32 Traffic Tickets ...................................................................................................................................
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