CUMMINGS SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE TUFTS UNIVERSITY
INTERNATIONAL VISITOR HANDBOOK: FOR DEPARTMENTS This page has been left blank intentionally. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this handbook is to serve as a resource for individuals involved in planning international visits with visiting professionals and students alike. It contains information about visas, health insurance and immunization requirements, housing and transportation accommodations, department policies and procedures and more.
It is important to note that the requirements associated with organizing a visit may vary depending on the type of visit and the sponsoring department. Therefore, please read the handbook carefully and contact the appropriate identified staff member for assistance.
The handbook was established by Cummings Hosts International (CHI), a group of student, faculty and staff members committed to making Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University a welcoming place for international visitors. The mission of CHI is to assist international visitors with achieving an enriching social and educational experience. For more information about the efforts of CHI, please contact Ms. Suzanne Ukpong, International Visitor Coordinator at [email protected].
The Cummings School is proud to be a global leader in veterinary medicine and values its many partnerships with institutions involved in veterinary medicine around the world. The international visitor program outlined in this handbook helps to support our global initiatives. This page has been left blank intentionally. TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ...... V
Tufts University International Center ...... 1
Role of the International Visitor Coordinator ...... 1
Visa Information ...... 2
Health Insurance ...... 3
Immunizations...... 4
Department Policies & Procedures ...... 5
Professional Dress for Veterinarians and Students ...... 7
Housing ...... 9
Transportation ...... 13
Library Services ...... 15
International Visitor Exit Survey ...... 16
Appendix A: Nonimmigrant Visa Chart ...... 17
Appendix B: Department Request Form ...... 18
Appendix C: Confirmation of Arrival for International Faculty/Research Scholars ...... 21
Appendix D: Health Insurance Agreement Form for J-1 Visitors ...... 22
Appendix E: Meningococcal Waiver Form ...... 23
Appendix F: Visiting Student Immunization Form ...... 25
Appendix G: Visiting Student Requirement Form (IDGH) ...... 26
Appendix H: Visiting Student Requirement Form (Clinical Sciences) ...... 27
Appendix I: Worcester Public Schools Cori Form ...... 28
Appendix J: Visiting Practitioners Form ...... 30
Appendix K: Department of Clinical Sciences SOP for Student Externships ...... 31 This page has been left blank intentionally. TUFTS UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CENTER The International Center is located at 20 Sawyer Avenue on the Medford Campus. Departments should feel free to contact the appropriate staff member below at the International Center, or email the center at [email protected]. Click here for a mini-bio of the staff: http://ase.tufts.edu/icenter/about/staff.asp.