Office of International Student & Scholar Services

OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT & SCHOLAR SERVICES

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LOOAVILLE On behalf of the International Student & Scholar Services team (ISSS), I would like to welcome you to the University of Louisville. We are excited that you have chosen to attend one of America’s top urban research universities, and we look for- LOOEVILLE ward to meeting you as you arrive to UofL. You will join approximately 1000 international students and scholars from over 90 countries.

LEWISVILLE The International Student & Scholar Services team is committed to facilitating and enriching your experience both before you arrive on campus and during your studies/research at UofL. We work diligently to provide immigration compliance, re- LUHVULL sources, workshops, and programming to make your stay at UofL successful on both a personal and academic level. LOOISVILLE Once again, welcome to UofL. We are happy that you have chosen to be a part of the Cardinal family! Please contact any member of the ISSS team if you have any questions or concerns before or during your stay. LOUISVILLE Go Cards!

www.gotolouisville.com Best Regards,

Thomas Beard - Interim Director International Student & Scholar Services

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7 IMMIGRATION AND GETTING SETTLED

1012 GETTING STARTED WITH CLASSES AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

14 CAMPUS LIFE

22 GET CONNECTED AND STAY CONNECTED

26 SCHOLARSHIPS

27 LOUISVILLE,LOUISVILLE, KY KY 30 AMERICAN CULTURE BASICS AND TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH

34 CAMPUS MAPS

38 AMERICAN EDUCATION TERMS

THE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AND SCHOLAR SERVICES

Thomas Beard Interim Director Senior Program Assistant Beverly Cooper

Connie Martinez

International Student Coordinator Barbara Jones

International Student & Scholar Coordinator

The Office of International Student and Scholar Services, alongside the Office of Study Abroad and International Travel, comprises the UofL International Center. The functions of the International Center include providing immigration services for international students and Belknap Campus Office scholars, advising students and faculty on international study and Monday - Friday travel opportunities, and facilitating the development of exchange 9:00 am to 4:30 pm agreements with universities abroad, as well as providing cross- 502.852.6604 for appointments cultural programming opportunities. International Center, Brodschi Hall

The ISSS office ensures institutional compliance with federal government regulations surrounding the Student Exchange Visitor Infor- Health and Sciences Center mation System (SEVIS). It provides support services for the educa- (HSC) tional activities of international non-immigrant students, scholars, Kornhauser Library, Room 221 and their dependents at UofL. Tuesday

10:00 am to 4:00 pm Some of the programming opportunities provided by the ISSS office 502.852.0294 include new international student arrival orientations each semester, Friday 9:00 Optional Practical Training (OPT) workshops, H1B employment and am– 12:00 pm 502.852.6604 Legal Permanent Resident workshops, monthly International Meet and Greet Luncheons, International Education Week activities, and [email protected] advising for the Recognized Student Organizations (RSO) . louisville.edu/ internationalcenter/isss

Facebook.com/UofL.ISSS

THE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AND SCHOLAR SERVICES / EVENTS

2016 American International Relations Club Banquet

International Students at the International Education Week Event on November 2016

SOCIAL SECURITY TRIPS GROCERY & JOIN OUR MAILING LIST DEPARTMENT STORE In the Fall, the ISSS office provides you with transportation SHOPPING TRIPS and assistance to obtain Social Upon arrival, the ISSS office pro- Security if you have on-campus vides you with transportation and employment. Check the sched- assistance to purchase groceries listserv.louisville.edu ule upon arrival for more infor- and other things you may need. search for “International Students” mation. Login in with your UofL credentials, If you have any issues, please contact Thomas Beard at [email protected]

GET CONNECTED & RESOURCE FAIR

Get Connected is an opportunity to meet the staff of the ISSS as well as other new students and to learn about resources of the University of Louisville and the city of Louisville, KY

Fall 2019 Thursday, August 15, 2019 9:30 am-2:00 pm @ Bigelow Hall (Room 131A) Miller Information Technology Center

Spring 2019 Check our website and email for notifications

2016 Resource Fair

6 ISSS is an advocate for international students and schol- • Update ISSS of any physical address changes while ars at UofL. ISSS advisors are available to answer your maintaining legal immigration status. Report changes questions, especially those regarding immigration issues to your local mailing address on ULink and the univer- and processes. However, it is your responsibility to main- sity will forward the updated address electronically to tain your legal status. Below are some guidelines for do- the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System ing this: (SEVIS). Do not change your home address as it must remain your international address. Failure to change on ULink within 10 days of moving could result in los- ing legal immigration status and being required to KEEP YOUR DOCUMENTS UP-TO-DATE leave the U.S.. J-1 visitor students should email changes in address to [email protected]. • I-20 or DS-2019: Do not let your completion date expire. If you need an extension to the completion • Do not enter the U.S. on a tourist (B) visa, the visa date, please contact ISSS. Failure to keep your immi- waiver program, or on a border crossing card. You gration status current will jeopardize your stay in the will no longer be on a student visa and you will lose all U.S. Keep all of your immigration documents for student visa benefits such as work authorization. your records.

• Passport: Do not let your passport expire. You should extend your passport six months prior to the expiration date at your country’s embassy in the U.S. or MAINTAIN FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT when you travel home. You cannot work, travel or • Register for full-time course work every fall and spring apply for an immigration benefit with an expired semester. This means 12 hours for undergraduate and passport. 9 hours for graduate students. The university is re-

sponsible for reporting enrollment to SEVIS within 30 • I-94 or I-797 Form: Print the I-94 form upon arrival days of the start date of classes for each fall and by accessing www.cbp.gov/i94 . Keep your I-94. It spring semester, so it is important to be registered. must state “F-1” or “J-1” and “D/S” (Duration of Sta- • Only one online class can count toward full-time en- tus). Your dependent’s I-94 must state “F-2” or “J-2” rollment. Tuition for online courses is more expen- and “D/S”. If you have an expiration date or name that sive. is spelled incorrectly on your I-94, then you should speak immediately to an ISSS advisor.

 Visa Stamp: It is okay for your visa to expire while you are in the U.S.; however if it is expired and you travel outside the U.S, you will need to renew it outside the U.S and reenter. Pay attention to the number of entries into the U.S. you are allowed. If you are transferring to the University of Louisville, it is ac- International Student ceptable for your visa to have another school’s name & Scholar Services: on it. Please contact ISSS for information concerning Brodschi Hall, 2nd Floor leisure travel to Mexico, Canada, or contiguous is- University of Louisville, lands with an expired visa. Louisville KY 40292

Phone: (502) 852.6604 Email: [email protected] Website: louisville.edu/internationalcenter/isss

7  Off-Campus Work – Prohibited without authorization: You must get proper work authorization prior to TIP Register for extra hours each semester in case you working off-campus. You will be out of status if you need to withdraw from a course. work without Department of Homeland Security authorization.

 If you need to fall below the required hours, please contact ISSS before you drop a class. A hold is Speak to ISSS concerning employment in Curricu- placed on your account after the last day to add lar Practical Training, Optional Practical Training, a class each semester, preventing dropping or adding without consulting an advisor in ISSS. If economic hardship work authorization, Academic the summer semester is your first semester in the Training for J, U.S., you must register full-time. Summer is considered vacation time by immigration standards for STUDENT TRAVELING OUTSIDE THE U.S. continued students; however, your department may require you to be enrolled full-time even in the sum- An international student advisor should sign your I-20 or mer. Please consult your department concerning DS2019 before you leave the U.S. The signature is valid for university rules on summer registration. up to one year or until you graduate if you graduate in less  Do not change your degree level (bachelors, masters, than one year. You should print your I-94 at cbp.gov after PhD or non-degree program), begin a second degree each entry into the U.S. or pursue a double major without consulting ISSS first and obtaining a new immigration document. Work authorization is dependent on your legal F-1 or DEPENDENTS J-1 status and your enrollment at University of Louis- You may bring your dependents (spouse and/or unmarried ville. children under age 21) to the U.S. Please consult ISSS about the procedure for this. Dependents on an F2 visa cannot work but may study in a degree or non-degree program part time. Dependents in J2 status may study part-time or full-time and may apply to DHS for work permission.

NOTE Only 3 hours of distance learning or on-line educa-

tion courses may count toward the fulfillment of IMPORTANT WEBSITES WHILE YOU ARE STUDYING THE U.S. your full-time enrollment requirement for each uscis.gov cbp.gov semester. nafsa.org ice.gov OBTAIN WORK AUTHORIZATION

On-Campus Work: As long as you are in legal F-1 status immigration allows you to work on-campus for up to 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters.  You are eligible to work full-time on campus during vacation periods and during the summer semester. J-1 students must complete and submit J-1 verification form from the ISSS website before beginning work.

8 (502) 852-6636 Louisville.edu/housing [email protected] The department of Campus Housing can advise you on your housing options when attending the University of Louisville Hall Louisville. Campus Housing offers on-campus living spaces on both Belknap and HSC campuses in a variety of residence halls, which include traditional, suite or apartment style options. For more information about rates, housing policies, and descriptions of what Campus Housing has to offer, please visit our website at Louisville.edu/housing. There are many more housing possibilities near Belk- nap and the HSC campuses, as well as other locations in the greater Louisville area. Affiliated housing complexes are privately owned and operated. They are apartment-style properties that have partnered with Campus Housing and the Uni- versity of Louisville to provide the best environment for student success. Affiliated housing partners typi- cally offer 12-month contracts that are traditional landlord/tenant leases. The affiliated partners currently include: The Arch, The Bellamy, The Clubhouse, The Nine, The Province and The Quad.

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The first step to being academically advised is to make an In order to sign up for classes you must first set up your appointment and plan a meeting with your program’s ULink account and your Outlook E-Mail. director or your assigned academic adviser.While there, be sure to check on the frequency with which required ULink courses are available as some courses are offered every Website: ulink louisville edu second or third year only. After being advised, you can Ulink is a very valuable resource for students . This web then register for courses via ULink ulink louisville edu portal is a a secure site where you can do the following: If you have further questions, you may contact your academic advising center at the number listed below.  View and update personal contact information. Please update only your local mailing address. For batch processing to SEVIS of F and J student information, home address must be international College of Arts and Science (502) 852.5502  View graduate application status College of Business (502) 852.7439  Read breaking campus news  View and update FERPA School of Dentistry (502) 852.5081 (Dental Hygiene)  View class schedule/withdraw from a class  View tuition account summary and make pay- College of Education & (502) 852.5597 ments Human Development  View grades, course schedules and catalog  Request official transcripts and view unofficial Speed School of Engineering (502) 852.6100 transcript School of Public Health (502) 852.3289  View tax credit account summary and Information Sciences To set up your ULink account for the first time, you must Kent School of Social Work (502) 852.3935 set up your User ID and password. This link has User ID/ University Honors Program (502) 852.6293 Password Information for First-Time Users: http:// louisville.edu/it/departments/consulting/helpdesk/user-id School of Music (502) 852.0517 -password-information-for-first-time-users School of Nursing (502) 852.1196

Outlook-Office E-mail Outlook E-Mail accounts are provided to all students upon for getting the most out of admission and serve as the student’s official university e- your academic advising mail account. Regular use of Outlook E-Mail is expected 3 TIPS for all students. Students may also set up Outlook E-Mail to work with other email clients such as Gmail, AOL or Ya- 1 Take the lead in developing a relationship with an hoo. Please note that the ISSS office will contact you at your academic advisor by communicating regularly. Outlook E-Mail 2 Do not wait until it is your turn to register for courses to make an appointment with your academic advisor. Make an appointment in advance.

3 Complete and update your course planner in ULink using the sample Flight Plan for your major.

CARDINAL CARD Payment Plan Options: Students are responsible for paying their semester bill in full on or before the published Houchens Building, Rm.LL05 payment deadline. Payment may be made by cash, check, (502) 852.7520 money order or charge card (MasterCard or Visa). Pay- ments sent by mail must be accompanied by the top por- louisville.edu/campuscard tion of the summary of account. The University of Louisville offers interest-free monthly payment plans. Students need It is important that you get your Cardinal Card right to complete and turn in a form from the Bursar’s Office away as it serves many purposes, including: with the appropriate down payment. see louisville.edu/  Identification card bursar/payment/plans for additional information about  Library card payment options and procedures. Please include your stu-  Facilities access dent ID number on all correspondence.  Meal plan/Cardinal Cash card purchases for vending,  Copiers, laundry, and select food service locations TIP Use ULink to review your account throughout the  Free TARC bus service semester. Your account will show International Stu-  Student athletic tickets Note: Students must be registered for classes 24 hours dent fee, the Recreation fee, and other fees depending before being issued a Cardinal Card. Students must also on your major. present a photo ID (passport).

Refund Disbursement and Bank Mobile: All eligible residual refunds will be issued through Bank Mobile. The refund selection kit is mailed in a green envelope after a student is registered for their courses. The student simp- ly uses the personal code and website included in the envelope to select how they want to receive their refund Di- rect Deposit to an account they may already have or opening an account with Bank Mobile.

PAYMENTS

Bursar’s Office Houchens Building, Rm. 101 (502) 852.6503 bursar@louisville edu louisville /bursar The goal of the Bursar’s Office is to provide quality service to students, parents and alumni in a professional and courteous manner and to maintain the highest standards of accuracy for handling the student financials for the University of Louisville. Please visit the office website for information on tuition, payment options, hours of opera- Houchens Building tion and other pertinent information.

11 THINGS TO DO BEFORE & AFTER ARRIVAL

 Complete Online Orientation  E-mail Visa, and I-94 form to [email protected] or check-in at the office  Be advised and register for classes  Pay tuition, health insurance, recreation fee and other fees  Obtain your Cardinal Card (Student ID)  Purchase parking permit (if needed)  Attend Get Connected and Resource Fair  Become familiar with on-campus resources (International Student and Scholar Services, Student Health, Counseling Office, Library, REACH, Cultural Center, Women’s Center , LGBT Center, Health and Promotion and more. THINGS TO DO DURING THE SEMESTER

 Check your UofL email account regularly for important school information. Also check the ISSS Facebook page, and join ISSS Listserv.  Meet regularly with your academic advisor and develop a Student Educational Plan  Find out what your instructors expect from you by reviewing each class syllabus carefully and asking your professor in class or office hours for more information.  Attend Meet and Greet Luncheons  Get involved with a Recognized Student Organization (RSO)  Think about your career and major. (Visit the Career Center)

DON’T FORGET

All continuing students are expected to register during REGISTRAR’S OFFICE priority registration for continuing studentsRegister via ULink on the web. If you have difficulty, e-mail the Houchens Building, Rm. LL31 Registrar’s Office at [email protected] or call (502) 852.6522 502 852 6522 The pre-registration period for each r edu louisville.edu/registrar semester will be listed on ULink. Please note that students

are not automatically dropped or withdrawn from The Registrar’s Office is responsible for the courses due to lack of attendance or lack of payment. It is academic calendar, official transcripts, the student’s responsibility to use ULink to drop or with- schedule of classes, issuing diplomas, etc. draw from courses within the deadlines published on the semester calendars found on ULink finance/bursar/onecard 12

What is Blackboard? Blackboard is the latest web technology used by UofL to provide a rich interactive learning experience. Students are able to view academic grades and download class lectures, as well as discuss class topics on discussion boards.

What is ULink? ULink is a student portal that allows students to register for courses, verify their schedules, check on financial aid, change personal information, find out about university events, vote in university elections, get news updates, and much more.

What is office 365? Cardmail is the email system for UofL Students provided by Outlook Live. In addition to email, you have access to Win- dows Live Sky Drive, which allows you to store, retrieve, and share up to 250 GB of documents and photos that can be accessed anytime, anyplace.

What can I use my student ID for? Your Cardinal Card will serve as your identification card, library card, and meal plan card. It can also be used for access to the Student Recreation Center, athletic games, and buildings (if required). The Cardinal Card is also used for Cardinal Cash purchases, discounts, vending machine purchases, copy and printing services, University Shuttle, and free TARC service (public bus transportation).

What is an academic advisor? Each student is assigned an academic advisor who is dedicated to helping students make a successful academic transi- tion. Academic advisors assist with your Flight Plan, which will keep you on track to graduate in four years.

How do I know what classes to take? Your advisor can help you make decisions about your academic career, including courses, degree programs, careers, campus resources, and study abroad programs.

What does Add/Drop week mean? Add/Drop week is the first week of each semester and allows the students to drop a course that they are not satisfied with and add another course. Classes that are dropped during Add/Drop week do not appear on the transcript.

Why do some classes require a prerequisite? Prerequisites are not always required and can range from credit hours completed to cumulated GPA to previous class enrollment. This ensures that students have a basic knowledge of certain topics.

What does pass/fail mean? Pass/Fail is a system in which students do not receive a letter grade for taking a course. Depending upon the student’s achievement in the class, the word PASS or FAIL will appear on the transcript. Not always applicable.

How do I view my grades at the end of the semester? Professors post final grades to ULink at the end of the semester.

What does W and I mean on my transcript? A “W,” or withdrawal, on a transcript signifies that a student officially dropped a class after the first week of the semester. This does not enter into the calculation of your GPA. An “I,” or incomplete, is a grade that may be given when work in a course is not completed during the semester in which it is taken.

Where can I buy my books? The UofL Bookstore is located in the Student Activities Center (SAC) and carries all textbooks and course materials that your professors require. Once you have your schedule of classes, you can access textbook information from your schedule in ULink—just click the textbook link at the bottom of the page. The UofL Bookstore offers new and used textbooks as well as textbook rental san digital textbooks on select titles. 13 IINFORMATION & RESOURCES

“We commit ourselves to building an COUNSELING CENTER exemplary educational community that Cardinal Station (215 Central Ave.) offers a nurturing and challenging intel- Suite 201, 2nd floor lectual climate, a respect for the spectrum of human diversity, and a genuine under- (502) 852.6585 standing of the many differences includ- louisville edu/counseling ing race, ethnicity, gender, gender identi- [email protected] ty, sexual orientation, age, socio‐ economic status, disability, religion, na- Juggling academics, your personal life, and mental tional origin, or military status.” health can be hectic to say the least. If you notice you are having a difficult time or generally feel stuck, UofL’s Counseling Center has licensed psychologists and counselors to assist you in individual, couple, and

CAMPUS HEALTH group settings. Short-term therapy, referrals, outreach, and urgent consultation walk-in services are covered louisville.edu/campushealth by your student fees. (LD/ADHD testing is provided at Your personal health and well-being are critical an additional cost.) components of academic success. However, they can be less stressful if a student is prepared. The Student You can make an appoint- Health Centers are a wonderful resource for stu- ment by calling the Counseling dents, but students must be prepared to pay for Center or visiting the e. For some services. For additional information visit the more information on services Campus Health website at the address listed above. provided, visit its website or - If you have general questions or comments stop by the center and speak address them to edu with the receptionist. - If you have Insurance-related questions address them to stuins@louisville edu

HEALTH AND PROMOTION

2100 South Floyd, W309 STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE (Student Activities Ctr.) (502) 852.5429 The University of Louisville-sponsored insurance plan louisville.edu/healthpromotion provides our students with an affordable ($2,550) [email protected] [email protected] student health insurance plan tailored to the particu- lar needs of our campuses. Information on rates, The Health and Promotion Team promotes the vitality, family coverage and more can be found at louis- health, academic excellence, and resilience of UofL ville.edu/campushealth/information/insurance campus community. These are some of the services Insurance Advocate for International students Contact that Health & Promotion offers: Calm Café, HIV Test- at (502) 852.6519 or [email protected] ing, Koru Mindfulness & Meditation. Sleeping & Nap- Don’t forget to print your Student Health Insurance ping, Nutrition Coaching, Sexual Health Services. Card Smoking Cessation and Yoga. http://louisville.edu/campushealth/files/obtaining -a-copy-of-your-insurance-card

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CULTURAL CENTER DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER 120 E Brandeis, Louisville KY 40292 Stevenson Hall, Rm.119 (502) 852.6656 (502) 852.6938 louisville.edu/culturalcenter louisville.edu/disability [email protected] [email protected] The Cultural Center provides advocacy for students, cele- The University of Louisville is committed to equal oppor- brate the diverse cultures of the campus community, en- tunity for all academically qualified students and does not gage students in social justice issues, and support the discriminate based on disability. The mission of the Disa- scholarship and retention of U of L students. bility Resource Center (DRC) is to coordinate services that ensure individuals with disabilities have equal access to One of the five critical areas of the University of Louisville’s take full advantage of the university’s educational, social 2020 Plan is Diversity, Opportunity, and Social Justice. and cultural opportunities. The primary goal of the DRC is to provide and coordinate accommodations for enrolled students with disabilities. Services are tailored to meet the needs of individual students based on specific disabilities. The services provided by the DRC include, but are not limited to: testing accommodations, supplemental note-takers, readers, scribes, interpreters, access to assistive technology, books on tape and e-text.

LGBT CENTER

Belknap Campus louisville.edu/lgbt (502) 852.0696 BUILDING RESILIENCE IN CAMPUS Health Science Center A Bldg, Room 209C-D (502) 852.5861 COMMUNITY (BRICK) COALITION [email protected]

2033 South Fourth Street The LGBT Center works to strengthen and sustain an inclu- louisville.edu/bricc sive campus community at the University of Louisville, one BRICC Coalition provides leadership in advancing policies, that welcomes people of all sexual orientations, gender programs, resources, and experiences that increase resili- identities, and gender expressions through support, edu- ence and reduce high risk drinking and substance use in cational resources, and advocacy. The Center works in the campus community. partnership with other diversity efforts on campus sup- porting the Vice Provost for Diversity and International Affairs.

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WOMEN’S CENTER Some Places of Worship In Louisville

Buddhist Hindu louisville.edu/womenscenter Drepung Gomang Center for Hindu Temple of Kentucky (502) 852.8976 Engaging Compassion 4213 Accomack Drive [email protected] 411 N. Hubbards Lane (502) 429.8888 www.drepunggomangusa.org/ www.kytemple.org (502) 614.5616 The mission of the Women’s Center is to offer support and Non-denominational Christian (Orthodox) resources to empower women with the goal of promoting an inclusive and equitable campus community and to de- Fellowship Church Louisville St. Michael Orthodox Church 8509 Westport Rd 40242 velop engaged and compassionate leaders. The UofL 3701 St. Michael Church Dr. Women’s Center offers programing such as Kentucky 40220 www.fellowshiplouisville.org/ https://orthodoxky.com/ Presbyterian Women Book Festival, College Women Leadership Confer- ence and the Global Trip. Christian (Protestant) Fourth Presbyterian Church

Baptist 3026 Preston Highway www.fourthpc.org/ Ninth and O Baptist Church 4401 Breckenridge Ln. 40218 Central Presbyterian Church http://naobc.org/ 318 W. Kentucky Street RELIGIOUS LIFE AT UOFL www.centralchurchky.org/ Third Avenue Baptist Church 1726 South Third Street 40208 Highland Presbyterian Church Two facilities on campus, the Interfaith Center and the https://www.thirdavenue.org/ 1011 Cherokee Road Baptist Campus Ministry, provide space and support for www.hpclouisville.org/ students to develop their faith. Both buildings are located Sojourn Community Church- Midtown Christian (Roman Catholic) near the bottom of the ramp to the Student Activities 1207 S Shelby St. 40203 Center (SAC). https://sojournchurch.com/ Our Mother of Sorrows midtown 750 Eastern Parkway 40217 Interfaith Center http://www.paxchristilou.org/ 2201 S. First Street Walk Immanuel Baptist Church Louisville, KY 40292 850 S. 4th St. 40203 St. Elizabeth http://immanuelky.org/ (502) 852.6171 1020 Burnett Ave. 40217 www.uoflinterfaithcenter.org Throne of Grace Community http://www.paxchristilou.org/ Church The Interfaith Center is a center for the university commu- 7203 Covered Bridge Rd, Pro- St. Louis Bertrand (Dominican) nity to explore issues of faith and meaning in an open at- spect, KY 40059 1104 S. 6th St. 40203 mosphere. The center houses the offices of Lutheran- https:// https://www.stlb.org/ www.throneofgracecc.org/ Episcopal Campus Ministry, UKirk Presbyterian Campus Muslim Ministry, Jewish Hillel Foundation, Lutheran Campus Min- Highview Baptist Church - istry and Catholic Campus Ministry. Fegenbush Campus Islamic Center of Louisville 7711 Fegenbush Lane 40228 1715 S. Fourth Street https://www.highview.org/ (502) 634.4104

Baptist Campus Ministry (BCM) Evangelical Covenant Al Nur Mosque 2815 S. Fourth Street 2015 S. First Street Walk One Church (502) 614.6790 Louisville, KY 40292 1820 S. 4th St. 40208 (The Ave- www.uoflbcm.org Jewish nue Room in Cardinal Towne) The Baptist Campus Ministry is a Christian organization www.becomingone.church/ Adath Jeshurun Synagogue 2401 Woodbourne Avenue providing opportunities for Christian 502-458-5359 growth and fellowship. It also seeks to be a witness for Jesus Christ on campus. Anshei Sfard Congregation The BCM is not a club with membership 3700 Dutchman’s Lane 502-451-3122 requirements or dues. People become involved by participating in programs interesting to them.

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CAMPUS SAFETY Campus Safety Tips louisville edu/police from the Dean of Students Office Floyd Street Parking Garage, Suite 100 (502) 852.6111  Sign up for the Rave Guardian Safety App. The Department of Public Safety is in charge of Campus If you see something, say something (call the Uni- Safety. When walking on campus during the evening versity police at 852-6111 for suspicious activity). hours we encourage you to walk with another person and use well- lighted, well-traveled routes. An escort service is  Call 911 for all emergencies needing police, fire, or available seven days a week from dusk until dawn. This EMS. service is provided free of charge to members of the uni-  Lock your vehicle and don’t leave items in view. versity community and may be obtained by calling (502) 852.6111. Be prepared to state your name and loca-  Lock your housing unit’s doors and windows. tion, and an officer will be dispatched to meet you. Check  Know who is at the door before opening your door. the office website or call for information on escort service boundaries.  Lock your bicycle with a good lock such as a “U” lock.  Do not meet unknown people on- or off-campus to purchase or retrieve items. Always maintain control UOFL ALERT SYSTEM of your belongings.  Stop and look before crossing any street.

During an emergency or when campus conditions affect  Don’t be so consumed with your cell phone or mu- class/work schedules, the UofL Alert System will allow stu- sic that you are not aware of your surroundings. dents who have signed up to receive up-to-date infor-  Walk in groups or pairs. mation via text message and CardMail e-mail Text mes- sages generally will follow a template that includes what  Use the shuttle system. happened, when and where it happened and what action  Use escorts; these are available between dusk and you should take. Sometimes, full information is not available in the first tion. However, in the case of an un- dawn. folding emergency, updated information will be posted on  If you’re riding a bicycle, act like you are driving a the university homepage and sent via CardMail. Students vehicle and obey all traffic laws. can sign-up for the alert system by going to www.getrave.com/login/louisville

Delayed Class Schedule for Bad Weather:

If the university is on a delayed class schedule due to bad weather, classes will be cancelled up until a certain time. Learn more Official announcements will be released via the UofL Alert about CardSafe System, UofL’s website, CardMail e-mail, through local media and through the UofL telephone operators. louisville.edu/ cardsafety/

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LIBRARIES Students outside Ekstrom Library louisville.edu/library

Ekstrom Library (Belknap) 502) 852.6757 Kornhauser Library (Health Sciences) 502) 852.5771 Music Library (Belknap) 502) 852.5659 Law Library (Belknap) REACH 502) 852.0729 Resources for Academic Achievement Art Library (Belknap) 502) 852.6741 Belknap Academic Building Rm. 202A University Libraries currently holds more than 2 million reach.louisville.edu volumes and approximately 16,000 journal subscrip- (502) 852.6706 tions, as well as access to more than 20,000 full-text electronic journals, various special collections, media and microforms Important services offered by the Reach is the university’s central undergraduate academic Libraries include reference (including e-reference), state- support unit. It provides services and specific support proof-the-art delivery of documents and intensive grams including tutoring and mentoring to enable stu- information skills training. dents to better prepare and adapt to college life as well as to enhance their academic skills and performance in col- The UofL community also has access to the University lege courses. REACH offers a variety of free events during Libraries’ website, through which students can view mil- the school year. lions of print volumes from throughout the United States as well as other countries; electronic books and databases; thousands of electronic journals; reference materials; and other library resources, guides and services. Especially noteworthy is that you will gain access to Minerva, the Libraries’ online catalog and gateway to our collections. University Writing Center Additionally, through the University of Louisville’s membership in the Metroversity Libraries Program, you can borrow books from the following area libraries by louisville.edu/writingcenter showing your UofL student ID. Ekstrom Library, Rm. 132 HSC Instructional Bldg., Rm. 120 Bellarmine University (502) 852.2173 Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Indiana University Southeast [email protected] Spalding University Jefferson Community & Technical College Louisville Presbyterian The Writing Center serves all members of the university Theological Seminary Louisville Free Public Library community—undergraduate and graduate students, facul- Jeffersonville Township Public Library ty, and staff—by working with them to improve their writ- New Albany-Floyd County Public Library ing projects and develop their abilities to become more effective writers.

The center provides one-on-one consultations, writing resources, in-class workshops, and a comfortable place to write. Writing Center consultants can work with any piece of writing, whether for a specific course or for professional or personal development. The center also welcomes col- laborative projects as well as multimedia projects.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Digital Media Suite Computing Centers (502) 852.3787 louisville.edu/it/ louisville.edu/digitalmediasuite/ [email protected] If you forget your laptop the IT Computing Centers pro- The Digital Media Suite is a state-of-the-art computer me- vide computing facilities as well as walk-in technical dia lab in the Learning Commons of the University of Lou- support. Staff can assist you with wireless connectivity, isville’s Ekstrom Library. This lab is equipped with the lat- passwords and mire. est video, image, and audio editing software. Beginner, Visit on of IT’s two computing center: intermediate, and advanced UofL faculty and students are all welcome to come work on their presentations and mul-  iTech Zone in the lower level of the Miller timedia assignments. Tutors available.. Information Technology Center Room 002 on Belk- nap Campus  K-Wig Room 3008 on the Heath and Science Center

If you need to purchase software you can access the Printing Services online store at louisville.edu/it/departments/itech- louisville.edu/it/departments/itech-xpress- xpress-and-printing-copier-management/itech-xpress and-printing-copier-management/printing Belknap Campus Miller Information Technology Center, Lower Level iTech Connect (502) 852.6661 HSC Campus iTech Connect offers in-person assistance by providing Dental School, Room 52 one-on-one training and access all technology instruc- (502) 852.5287 tion needed. Drop by iTech Connect at the same locations as the IT Computing Centers.

iTech Media Lab Strickler Hall Room LL14—Belknap Campus K-Wing Room 3008—HSC Campus University Post Office Louisville.edu/digitalmediasuite Belknap Campus The iTech Media Lab offers equipment and guidance for Student Activity Center, all your digital media production needs, including creat- Westside Entrance ing and editing your own movies. Schedule an appoint- Phone: (502) 852.6699 ment to get help. louisville.edu/mail

University Mail Service provides mailing services for the IT HelpDesk university community. Packages can be weighed and small (502) 852.7997 stamp purchases can be made at both Mail Services loca- helpdesk@louisville edu tions. This service is available Monday—Friday during reg- Louisville.edu/it/helpdesk ular counter service hours. The post office accepts Cardinal Cash at their Belknap/Houchens Building location. They are a cash-only operation with the exception of the Belk- The IT HelpDesk is available to provide information and nap Campus Cardinal Cash purchases. Departmental mail assistance to all members of the university community for processing 365 days a year and during most hours of the day . through USPS may Health Sciences Campus Contact the help desk with issues with email, wireless, be dropped off up Commons Bldg. user IDs and passwords for any of your university ac- to 2:00 P.M. at Abraham Flexner Way counts. You can also chat with on online operator Phone: (502) 852.5339 through the website.

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SPEED MUSEUM www.speedmuseum.org 2035 S. Third St. Louisville, KY 40208 (502) 634.2700

Whether you’re an art aficionado or don’t know a Dali from a Degas, you can find fresh inspiration and meaning at the Speed Art Museum. With modern architecture, ex- panded programming, interactive exhibits and inviting outdoor spaces, the Speed offers countless opportunities for everyone to create their own connections and experience art at their own speed.

University of Louisville students are welcome to visit the Speed Museum free of charge. Make sure to bring your Student ID. The Department of Intramural and Recreational Sports serves to improve the quality of student lives using sports and fitness activities to achieve that goal. Intramural and Recreational Sports encourages students to get involved in some activity that will enable them to develop a healthy lifestyle. Students can choose from a wide variety of activities ranging from fitness classes to competitive Intramural Sports to Sport Clubs. Our motto is “A Sport for Everyone and Everyone in a Sport

There are two recreational facilities for students. If you are registered as a full-time student just show your student ID to have access to any of these facilities.

BELKNAP CAMPUS HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER INTRAMURAL & Student Recreation Center HSC Fitness Center RECREATIONAL SPORTS 2030 South Fourth Street 416 East Chestnut Louisville, Kentucky 40208 Louisville, Kentucky 40202 (502) 852.6707 (502) 852.3115 The Department of Intramural and Recreational Sports’ goal is to improve the quality of life and sense of belong- ing for all members of the University of Louisville community. Through participation in a variety of sports and fitness activities, participants achieve an improved level of physical, emotional, and social well being within a wel- coming environment. louisville.edu/intramurals

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DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Student Activities Center, W301 Houchens Building LL03 (502) 852.5787 (502) 852.6701 louisville edu/dos louisville edu/career/ [email protected] [email protected]

Career services at the University of Louisville include: The Dean of Students Office provides a variety of services in support of students, including student non-academic grievance  Exploring majors and careers services, student conduct services, crisis assistance, extended  Identifying values and interests absence notifications, SGA advising, student advocate, and  Career assessments  Resume and cover letter assistance other programs designed to help, create and promote a vi-  Job search using Cards Career Connection Powered by brant campus community. Handshake  Internship preparation  Practice interviews  Networking  Career fairs

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION TARC

Floyd Street Parking Garage The Transit Authority of River City (TARC) provides public 2126 S. Floyd St., Ste. 100 transportation in the Greater Louisville area with bus Belknap Campus routes in Jefferson, Bullitt and Oldham counties in Ken- tucky and Clark and Floyd counties in Indiana. All TARC (502) 852.PARK (7275) buses accommodate wheelchairs and are equipped with louisville.edu/parking bike racks.

The cost of UofL parking permits varies, depending upon Students at the University of Louisville may ride TARC for the type of permit purchased. Details on permit fees and free by showing their student ID. types of permits can be found at the office website. You may plan your trip using A parking permit will not be issued to anyone with an un- the Real Time Map Tool paid parking citation. Additionally, unpaid citations will www.ridetarc.org/real-time-map result in being unable to register for classes.

Also you may rent vehicles in Most frequently bus routes for Enterprise Car Share students can be found at: www.wecar.com/join-wecar/program-details/louisville www.ridetarc.org/docs/default-source/ resource/campus-connection.pdf

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MEAL PLAN BELKNAP FARMERS MARKET

Meal plans are convenient, flexible, and loaded with options. Your meal plan can be used at dining locations all across campus with a range of menus and offer- ings. Students who live on-campus and students who live off-campus and take at least 12 or more credit hours will be automatically billed a meal plan each semester. There are different types of Meal Plans. Please review the Meal Plan options visiting louisville.edu/cardinalcard/meal-plan-101-1

If you wish to request a Meal Plan Waiver, visit UofL's Belknap Campus Farmers' Market returns at a new time and place in 2018! louisville.edu/dos/students/ We'll be open Wednesdays, 11am-2pm at the Red Barn studentpoliciesandprocedures/meal-plan- for a Spring market (all April) and a Fall market waiver (Aug. 15 - Oct. 24).

Stop by for farm-fresh local products, including fruits, vegetables, eggs, breads, honey & beeswax items, pop- corn, jams, pickles, reusable items, clothing, linens, wood crafts, pottery, and more. DINING SERVICES Some vendors will be offering Community Supported louisville.edu/dining Agriculture (CSA) subscriptions with weekly pickups on The goal of Dining Services is to make your campus din- campus throughout the summer (come to the market in ing experiences the best they can be by providing a varie- April to sign-up!). The market is brought to you by a col- ty of fresh, nutritious dining options in a relaxed atmos- laborative partnership between UofL Business Services, phere. Dining Services offers locations with operating UofL Dining Services, Commonwealth Credit Union, and hours that fit your needs—please check its website for the UofL Sustainability Council. details on hours, locations and menus. Debit & Credit cards will be accepted by most vendors! Open rain or shine (inside the Red Barn in bad weather)!

UOFL SUSTAINABILITY

The University of Louisville is committed to integrating

sustainability into everything we do - from how we

manage our facilities, finances and people to what we

teach in the classroom and what we research in the lab.

There are many ways for UofL students, faculty, staff, and

friends to contribute to our sustainability efforts - from

individual action to research to group activities.

You can Become an Eco-Rep! and take a leadership role,

you can participate of the Earn-A-Bike program and

many more opportunities.

Visit the website for more information:

louisville.edu/sustainability

https://louisville.campuslabs.com/engage/ Engage is your way to connect to organizations, communicate with other members, and explore your community. You can sign in with your ULink Id and: Find Organizations Join up with the organizations you are already a member of or find out what else is going on in your area. Stay Connected Use discussion boards, news posts, and group messaging to communicate within your organizations. Keep Track of Involvement Record your activities and memberships to showcase your STUDENT INVOLVEMENT involvement while on campus. 310W Student Activities Center 502.852-6691 Other programs that may be of interest to you: louisville.edu/studentactivities/about-us  Leaders’ Legacy Workshops

The Swain Student Activities Center (SAC) is the hub of  Engage Lead Serve Board campus activities for the UofL Belknap Campus. The SAC is home to meeting rooms and conference facilities, a movie  Student Activities Board theater, game room, recreational facilities, television lounge, food services and the bookstore Various offices and facilities housed there include Athletics Cardinal Are- na, Dean of Students Office, Floyd Theater, Intramural and Recreational Sports, SAC Cafeteria and Food Court, Stu- dent Activities, Student Government Association, Universi- ty Bookstore, and Vice President of Student Affairs Office.

The Floyd Theater is a full service cinema for the University of Louisville community. Located on the 3rd Floor of the Student Activities Center, Floyd Thea- ter hosts weekly movies, including sneak previews of upcoming theatrical releases.

Movies are scheduled nearly every Thursday and Fri- day evening at 5pm & 8pm, and on Saturday at 2pm & 5pm. Tickets are $1.50. Concessions for movies are available at the Box Office.

23 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

REGISTERED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS (RSO)

The University of Louisville hosts over 400 student organizations covering a wide variety of student interests. These groups provide a wonderful opportunity to become involved in campus life and to connect with other students on campus. In the next page you can find some of the RSO that may interest International Students

RSO Name Website International Student Council (ISC) https://louisville.edu/ internationalcenter/isss African Students Union uoflasu.weebly.com Baptist Campus Ministry (BCM) uoflbcm.org Cardinal Christian Fellowship cardinalchristianfellowship.org French Club at UofL orgsync.com/58767/chapter Graduate Student Council louisville.edu/graduate/gsc Indian Student Association (ISA) louisvilleisa.com Organization Assisting and Serving International Students (OASIS) oasislouisville.com Iranian Student Association (ISO) facebook.com/ISO.UofL?fref=ts Korean American Student Association (KASA) orgsync.com/51651/chapter Latin American and Hispanic Student Association uoflculturalcenter.orgsync.com/ org/lahso Muslim Student Association orgsync.com/44246/chapter

Nepalese Student Association orgsync.com/44326/chapter Student Activities Board (SAB) uoflsab.org Student Government Association (SGA) uoflsga.org Taiwanese Student Association facebook.com/ groups/167851946672620 Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) facebook.com/ groups/154098201349084 Women 4 Women louisville.edu/womenscenter/student- groups/women-4-women-student-board

24 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ALUMNI

International Student Alumni Council (ISAC) Mission The UofL International Student Alumni Council seeks to strengthen the bond between the university and the International Student Alumni community, create and promote programs and community service opportunities; work collaboratively with the UofL International Center and UofL Alumni Asso- ciation to develop networking and engagement opportunities that will be of interest to the Interna- tional Student community and International Student Alumni community.

ISAC December 2018 Meeting

December 2018 Meeting 25 International Student Tuition Bridgette Pregliasco Support Scholarship Adult Learner Scholarship Awards up to $500 scholarship given to international stu- $500 scholarship given to students with minimum of GPA dents who have completed two semesters as a full-time 3.0 and age of 22, based on their academic record and degree seeking students at UofL statement for justification of award addressing these criteria. Deadlines: September for Fall and February for Spring Find info and exact dates at the UofL ISSS website under Find info and exact dates at louisville.edu/ Programs and Events. studentactivities/facilities/scholarships

Florence M. Strickler Red Barn Alumni Association (RBAA) Scholarship Alumni Association Scholarships All applications are reviewed by the Scholarship Commit- $1,700 scholarship provided to undergraduate students tee of the Board of Directors within the third or fourth who are involved in student activities at U of L week of May. It is within their discretion to award scholarships, change the criteria, and award additional scholar- Find info and exact dates at louisville.edu/ ship money to qualifying applicants when circumstances studentactivities/facilities/red- are appropriate. barn-1 Find info and exact dates at www.uoflalumni.org under the Service tab. The Dennis C. Golden Torchbearer Scholarship Application $500 Scholarship given to students who demonstrated leadership ability at U of L and have done community service CODRE Diversity Grants Find info and exact dates at louisville.edu/ Commission on Diversity and Racial Equality (CODRE) studentactivities/facilities/red-barn-1 offers grants and awards to undergraduate and graduate students. The undergraduate student investigator must have completed his/her sophomore year or completed at least 60 course credit hours at the University of Louisville at the Essie Jenkins Torchbearer time the application is submitted. The student must be a member of a federally recognized underserved minority Scholarship Application (African American, Hispanic, Native American, Alaskan $500 scholarship given to African-American students with Native or Pacific Islander). The request for this funding good academic standing, financial need, community service, initiative will be focused on support of UofL graduate and activities outside the classroom student research that targets populations which are the focus of the commission – diverse, underserved, under- Find info and exact dates at louisville.edu/studentactivities/ represented and/or vulnerable populations. facilities/scholarships Find info and exact dates in the Undergraduate and Grad- uate Student Research Grant Opportunities link at http://louisville.edu/codre/Applications For additional scholarship information, please visit UofL website. http://louisville.edu/admissions/cost-aid

26 Additionally, Louisville is located in a prime spot close to plenty of outdoor activities including hiking, climb- ing, and visiting many parks.

The Frederick Law Olmsted Parks and Parkways were created with great vision for the future of the city of Louisville, Over the last 120 years these parks and parkways have contributed to the quality of life for all citizens. Central Park in New York City is one of many parks created by Olmstead. Together Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr. and his sons John Charles and Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. were responsible for 18 parks and 6 parkways that have shaped the city of Louisville and provided a wealth of open spaces for its citizens.

Greater Louisville Incorporated is the Metro Chamber of Commerce. Their website www.greaterlouisville.com provides information about Location, Climate, De- Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky with a metropoli- tan population of roughly one million. It is a major com- mercial and industrial center and is the focal point of the cultural life of one of this country's 50 largest urban areas . Louisville is known for its theatre, ballet, orchestra, opera and horse racing, as well as numerous civic festivals cele- brating its institutions, scenic landscapes, numerous parks, and comfortable, inexpensive lifestyle are internationally recognized. One of the most known events in Louisville is the Kentucky Derby.

The Kentucky Derby is a horse race that is held annually in Louisville, on the first Saturday in May, capping the two- week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. The race is known in the United States as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes In Sports"

Cherokee Park

mographics, Neighborhoods, Schools, Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Arts, Culture, Restaurants, Transportation, and Popular Things to Do.

Also make sure to check this link with 15 rreasons why Louisville is awesome. www.tripsavvy.com/reasons- louisville-is-awesome-4097042

Kentucky Derby 27 Banking English as a Second Language (ESL) Resources If you would like to open a bank account during your stay in Louisville, you may visit the PNC Bank at 1900 South Third Street, telephone number 212-6180. This bank  The Conversation Club at the Louisville Public has worked with the ISSS office and international students Library provides an space to break the ice for new in the past. For opening an account, you will need to take English speakers. your passport, DS 2019 form and your temporary identifi- - Louisville Free Public Library--Main branch cation card. There are several different types of accounts Wednesdays 7-8:30pm. Located at 301 York Street. available. Hours of Operation are: Monday – Thursday 9:00 Louisville KY 40203. Ph: (502) 574.1611 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Satur- Visit www.lfpl.org/international/#programs for days and Sundays closed. For scholars and students living schedules in other library branches. or working downtown, you may want to use Republic, Chase or Fifth Third. These banks all have convenient of-  JCPS Adult Education offers free ESL classes for fice locations to the Medical Dental Area. people under F2, J1 and J2 visas. Students under F1 In addition to PNC Bank, there are numerous banking op- visas are not allowed to register for these classes. tions in the Louisville area from which you may choose. Some of JCPS’ ESL programs are listed below. To Please see each bank for more details. begin an ESL class, you must register at the location where you want to attend. Please call to ask about current dates for registration. For questions call Cell Phones (502) 485.3400 or visit www.esl4u.org.

T-mobile.com 3105 S. 3rd St. Louisville, KY 40214 (502) 364.1688

T-Mobile offers $50 Unlimited talk, text, and data per month plans, with no annual service contracts. You may Local Newspapers connect to T-Mobile with your own phone instead of pur- chasing a new one. Plus, F1 and J1 international students The Courier-Journal is Louisville's daily newspaper can apply with only their passports. www.courierjournal.com

AT&T The LEO (Louisville Eccentric Observer) is a free newspa- Contact Carrie Cooper at (502) 759.6983 per published weekly. The LEO can be picked up at stores, restaurants, and theaters throughout the city or can be viewed online at www.leoweekly.com

Grocery Stores

There are two grocery stores in the proximity of the Uni- Driver’s License versity of Louisville. You may want to ride the TARC bus for free with your student ID. All non U.S. citizens may drive in the U.S. on their valid  Kroger at 3165 S 2nd St, Louisville, KY 40208 foreign license and International Permit for up to one  1265 Goss Ave, Louisville, KY 40217 year from the date of admission into the U.S. if their home country is part of the Geneva Compact ( If your Schools license is not in English, please have it translated and If you have children that need to be enrolled in school notarized (the ISSS office offers notarization services for please visit the Jefferson County Public Schools Website students). More information at louisville.edu/ internationalcenter/isss/life-uofl/drivers-license. www.jefferson.kyschools.us

28 Center on campus. Furniture Check www.ridetarc.org/trip-planner/ and remember you can ride TARC for free with your Student CORT: 2801 South Hurstbourne Parkway, ID. Louisville, KY 40220 Taxi Services (502) 499.2779 The standard fee is $4.30 for the first mile and $2.05 for www.cort.com every additional mile. An additional charge of $3.00 per CORT offers student packages for renting furniture for off- passenger beginning with the 5th passenger may be campus apartments. A student may pay $99/month for the added to the metered fare. Hourly rate is $21.80 per Necessities Package (includes living room, dining room, hour (nine miles included). There may be a 15-45 minute and bedroom furniture) or the Academic Package wait from the time that you place the telephone call. (includes living room, study, and bedroom furniture). He Some Taxi companies are shown below. You may find or she may also pay $199/month for the Entertainment more information on the Yellow Pages (phone book) Package (includes 32” LCD TV with Stand as well as living under "Taxicabs”. room, study, dining room, and bedroom furniture). A stu- Checker Cab Ph: 244-9480 www.checkercab.biz dent may also split costs with a roommate and save mon- Yellow Cab Ph: 636-5511 www.yellowcablouisville.com ey by adding a bedroom for just $55/month. Pricing is Ready Cab Ph: 657-0360 www.readycab.com based on a 12-month term. Must show valid student ID. Sales tax, waiver, and transportation fees are not included. *If you are pre-ordering a taxi, be sure to keep the telephone number of the taxi driver so that you are able to confirm your taxi arrival.

Social Security Uber and Lyft www.uber.com Social Security Office: www.lyft.com 601 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202. In Louisville you can also use Uber and Lyft for transportation.. Make sure to have an account connected to your You must be in the country for 7 business days before credit card. Uber and Lyft drivers do not accept cash. applying for a Social Security Card unless you are on one of the International Center organized trips to the SS office. Additional community resources You can ride the TARC bus to get there. It is free with a Louisville Metro Services UofL ID card. For Belknap students, take the number 4 www.louisvilleky.gov TARC bus (northbound). It can be boarded on 4th Street on th Convention & Visitor’s Bureau the University of Louisville’s Belknap campus. Exit at 5 www.gotolouisville.com street and Broadway. Then walk one block west until you Leo Weekly Magazine come to the Gene Snyder Courthouse on your right. Enter through the doors facing Broadway. www.leoweekly.com Events/Places to Go www.louisville.com Independent Restaurants www.louisvilleoriginals.com Transportation Volunteer opportunities in the community www.metrounitedway.org TARC is the bus system operating in Louisville, Jefferson More information about Louisville and Oldham counties and Southern Indiana. Buses oper- www.liveinlou.com ate from 4 am until 2 am. During your entire visit in Louis- ville bus fares will be free at any time on any route with University of Louisville identification cards (ID). Bus schedules are available in the library and at the Information

29 It is not as important to be on time to events such as parties; Informality guests are often late, as no one wants to be the first to arrive. Americans are often very informal in both their dress and their interactions with others. People frequently call each other by their first names, which should not be seen as a lack of respect. Friendships You may call persons your own age and your colleagues by Internationals often experience frustration in making friends their first names. It is best, however, to address professors and with Americans. While Americans are very friendly, it may be older persons with their title (Dr., Professor, Mr., Mrs., or Ms.) difficult to develop a close personal relationship with them. unless they ask you to do otherwise. Americans have many casual acquaintances, but very few close friends.

Time Despite their informality in Dating other aspects of life, Americans Dating is prevalent in the are very concerned about time. United States, often begin- Punctuality is very important, ning in the early teenage and it is considered rude to be years. Going to movies, din- late. Classes, meetings, and ner, or to sporting events are appointments generally start popular date activities. Da- within a few minutes of their ting in the U.S. is more casu- set time. If you know you are al than in some other parts going to be late for an ap- of the world. While a couple pointment, you should call and may go on several dates, this give an explanation does not indicate any seri- ous commitment, unless they decide otherwise. When dating, do not allow yourself to be pressured into engaging in any intimate act Personal Space that you are uncomfortable Unlike many other cultures, with. Be clear about what Americans tend to stand you consider appropriate about two or three feet apart when talking to one another, and often feel crowded when

closer. If a person feels uncomfortable they may move away to and inappropriate behavior. If you have any questions regard- create more distance. This should not be seen as a sign of ing dating or contraceptives, please contact Student Health rudeness, as they are just re-establishing their personal space. Services at 852.6479. Americans also like to make eye contact when talking to each other. Hygiene While Americans are very casual in their dress, they are preoc- Greetings and Invitations cupied with cleanliness. Men and women bathe frequently, When meeting someone for the first time, Americans usually particularly in the summer, and use a great deal of soap, deo- shake hands and say "Hi," "Pleased to meet you". When dorant, and cologne. While this may seem excessive to those greeting someone you are already acquainted with, you may from other cultures, it is important to remember that personal smile or wave. A common greeting is "How are you?" The hygiene can play a major role in professional and social suc- usual response to this question is "I'm fine, thanks"; the per- cess in the United States. son asking generally does not expect a detailed response. Similarly, phrases such as "See you later" are just ways of say- ing goodbye, and does not imply an invitation. When receiving an invitation, it is polite to respond as soon as possible to let your host or hostess know whether or not you are able to accept. If you are invited for dinner, you should arrive on time. You are not expected to bring a gift, but if you wish to show your appreciation, flowers or other small items are appropriate.

Stages of Adjustment At this point, people often react to their frustration by Adapting to living in a new culture is always difficult, and rejecting the new environment in which they feel dis- impacts different people in different ways. The following comfort. The reasoning might be, "If I feel bad, it's be- stages are ones many people experience in their attempt to cause of them." They might feel that their external become accustomed to a new place. environment is to blame for their bad feelings. There may be displays of hostility toward the people of the new culture. Some of these hostilities may be translat- Honeymoon Stage ed into periods of anger over minor frustrations, exces- This stage is characterized by exhilaration, anticipation, and sive fear and mistrust of the new culture, lack of inter- excitement. The individual is generally fascinated with eve- est, lack of motivation, and at worst, complete with- rything that is new. Most people in this stage are concerned drawal with pleasing others. In their enthusiasm to please, however, they may pretend to understand things when they really Humor Stage do not. Once these misunderstandings begin to build up, The individual begins to relax in the new environment they will probably experience the second state of cultural and is able to laugh at mistakes and misunderstand- adjustment. ings that previously caused a great deal of stress in the hostility stage. This more relaxed stage occurs after the individual has made some friends and is better able to manage in the new environment. Hostility Stage The hostility stage is characterized by frustration, anger, anx- iety, and sometimes depression. The individual becomes Home Stage frustrated with bureaucracy and weary of speaking and lis- The home stage occurs when the individual can feel tening in English every day. Sleep patterns may become dis- comfortable in the new environment while retaining rupted, and the individual may be unable to eat. allegiance to their home culture. The person has successfully adjusted to the norms and standards of the new culture, and should be commended for the ability to live successfully in two cultures.

31 Ace – to succeed or do well

Beat—tired

Buck—one dollar

Cheesy—cheap, tacky

Cop—a police officer

Piece of cake—easy or effortless

Couch Potato—a lazy person

Cram—to study feverishly before an exam

Piece of cake—easy or effortless Crash—to go to sleep; show up without invitation Pig out—to overeat Down-to-earth—practical; simple Pop quiz—an exam that is not announced Dutch or go Dutch—each person pays for his/her own meal Rip off—overcharge or steal

Flaky—unpredictable person up for grabs- Available

Get under one’s skin—bother; annoy Wheels—Car

Hold your horses—be calm! Wrap (something) up—Finish Some- thing Once in a blue moon—infrequent

Oops!—said after a small mistake

32 Read and Watch! GREAT HABITS FOR Read in English things that you like, not boring things. Watch programs that are interesting. (TED.com has great

6 IMPROVING YOUR ENGLISH resources for learning!) These should stretch your language abilities, too. Notice new grammar patterns and important vocabulary. The more you read and watch, the quicker you Studying at an American college can be progress – it’s as simple as that. challenging if English is not your first language. Every college student wants to make the most progress in the shortest time. What habits can help you learn Eng- lish faster and get better grades? Be Brave

Don’t worry about small mistakes! No one minds! When you learn new vocabulary or grammar, try to use it as soon Learn Every Day as possible. Don’t always hang out with friends from the same background as you. Grow your friendship circle to Even when you are very tired or have lots of homework include friends that you have to speak English with. Cam- in your classes, learn something new – vocabulary, sen- pus clubs are a GREAT way to meet new people and be- tence patterns, ideas – every day. Even 10-15 minutes a come a part of the campus. Go to your professors’ office day can make a big difference. Never miss a chance to hours to ask questions. Practice makes perfect! increase your knowledge. Language is the key that will open many opportunities during your college career Use Technology (wisely)

Listen to podcasts of native speakers. Do online practice to Be Motivated check your level and knowledge. Watch the news in Eng- How will improving your English help you reach your lish. Comment on articles you read online (in English) and goal? Do you want to work in a business field? Improve interact with blog authors. Record yourself speaking with your writing so that you can create effective business free audio software. Make your own flashcards with online plans. Art or design? Develop the spoken and written flashcard generators. Play games in English…so many op- skills to sell your concept to clients. Health care? Devel- portunities! op communication skills to take effective notes and communicate with patients and colleagues. You get the Remember that no one can improve idea. You are learning because you want to achieve your English for you. something. When you get there, your life will be better. But if you develop the right habits, you can Always remember your goals, even when learning or using English makes you feel tired. reach your study goals faster.

Record New Vocabulary To learn a new vocabulary word really well, you have to remind yourself of it hourly, daily, and weekly. Research shows that you need to review a new word at least 6 times to remember it. Write down all your new vocabulary in a little book that you can always carry around with you. Or keep a record on your cell phone – you always have that with you don’t you? And when you learn a word, remember it in a sentence, practice pro- nouncing it, and learn synonyms and antonyms of the word

33 34 35 36 37 Academic Standards: Measures of scholastic excellence held by a university; most require that students maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) to continue their studies. ACT: A university entrance examination generally taken during the high school junior and/or senior year that assesses a student's general educational development and his/her ability to complete college-level work. The ACT is comprised of four subject tests - English, mathematics, reading, and science and an optional writing test (essay). Most international students are exempt from taking this test for admissions. Academic Year: The period of formal instruction. This consists of both the fall and spring semesters. Summer and winter sessions are available at UofL, but this is not inclusive of the academic period/year. Accreditation: Approval of colleges and universities by nationally recognized professional associations or regional accrediting bodies to be identified as meeting educational standards. Affidavit of Support: An official document (form I-134) proving a promise of funding from an individual or organization. Bachelor's Degree (Baccalaureate Degree) (see undergraduate): The bachelor's degree is awarded to students who complete a minimum of 120 college credits and is found at four-year colleges and universities. It is a prerequisite to study in a graduate program. The degree usually takes four full-time years to complete. Certificate Programs: Certificate programs provide specific job skills and are required by specific profes- sions. Community College: A community college is also known as a two-year school. Courses offered include a transfer curriculum with credits transferable toward a bachelor's degree at a four-year college and an oc- cupational or technical curriculum with courses of study designed to prepare students for employment in two years within specific fields. Credit: College courses are measured in credit hours and typical college courses are 3-credit hours. A full -time undergraduate student will take 12 college credits or more, or 4 to 5 classes, per semester and a Graduate student will take 9 college credits or more, 3 to 4 classes, per semester. Full-time study is required for International students by regulations, unless they meet specific guidelines to drop below this requirement. College: A postsecondary institution that provides undergraduate education and, in many cases, master's and doctorate level degrees. A college can also be a division of a university; for example, College of Busi- ness. The terms "college" and "university" are used interchangeably. Sometimes we even refer to colleges and universities as schools.

College Catalog: An official publication (usually found online) which provides information about a university's academic programs, facilities, entrance requirements and student life. Conditional Admission: An acceptance to a college or university that is dependent upon the individual completing coursework or meeting specified criteria prior to enrollment, such as English language proficiency, transcript submission, GPA requirements, taking pre-requisite courses, etc..

Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter is written by a previous employer, colleague, client, teacher, or by someone else who can recommend an individual's work or academic performance. Letters of recommendation can sometimes be used in the admissions process. Major: The primary field of study in which an individual wishes to receive a degree. Master's Degree: Degree awarded upon completion of academic requirements that usually include a one- three years of study beyond the bachelor's degree. Matriculation: The formal process of being admitted, enrolling, and entering a college/university. Minor: A second field of undergraduate study requiring fewer credit hours than a specific major. This is obtained while proceeding towards your Bachelor’s degree. Nonresident: A student who does not meet the residence requirements of the state for tuition purposes. Tuition fees and admission policies may differ for residents and nonresidents. International students are usually classified as nonresidents, and there is little possibility of changing to resident status at a later date. Placement Test: An examination used to test a student's academic ability in a certain field so that he or she may be placed in the appropriate courses in that field. In some cases, a student may be given academic credit based on the results of a placement test. PLAN: PLAN is a framework for understanding and addressing the professional development needs of graduate students. Run by the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies (SIGS), PLAN helps students take charge of their own learning and development by offering opportunities and resources related to Professional Development, Life Skills, Academic Development, and Networking skills. PLAN is designed to help students in getting started, moving on through their program, and moving beyond graduate school. PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test): A practice test for the SAT that is also used to determine National Merit finalists. The PSAT/NMSQT is given in October, primarily to high school juniors, and measures evidence-based reading and writing skills. Most international students are exempt from taking this test for admissions. Prerequisite: Program or course that a student is required to complete before being permitted to enroll in a more advanced program or course. Recommendation: Most colleges request two or three letters of recommendation when submitting an application for admission. These are generally written by people who know you inside and outside of the classroom (usually an academic teacher and a college advisor/school counselor). Registered Student Organizations: Registered Student Organizations benefit by receiving access to university facilities and services not available to non-registered student groups or to the general public. Registration: Process through which enrolled students select courses to be taken during a quarter, semester, or trimester. Required Courses: A required course is one chosen by a student from a number of core courses in a curriculum, which the student must take and complete to be eligible to graduate.

SAT Reasoning Test: A college entrance examination generally taken during the junior and/or senior year that measures the critical thinking skills needed for academic success in college. The SAT includes evidence -based reading and writing, mathematics and essay sections. Most international students are exempt from taking this test for admissions. SAT II Subject Tests: One-hour tests that measure a student's knowledge in specific subject areas that should be taken as the high school subjects are completed. These tests are required by some of the more competitive colleges. Most international students are exempt from taking this test for admissions. Scholarship: Financial aid that may take the form of a waiver of tuition and/or fees. Semester: The time period during which an educational institution holds classes for UofL. Fall (September to December) and Spring (January to May). Summer (June to August) and winter (December to January) sessions. TOEFL: The Test of English as a Foreign Language. An exam administered by ETS (Educational Testing Services). Scores are often required in order to determine admission status for proof of English proficiency. Transcript: A student's educational record. Transcript vary from school to school and generally contain the following information: courses, grades, and credits for each grade completed, current cumulative GPA: and anticipated graduation date. An unofficial transcript is exactly the same as an official transcript except that there is no signature, stamp, or seal. However, when applying for admissions, an official transcript is required to be submitted. Transfer: A student who has attended or intends to attend another college or university in the United States. Tuition: The money an institution charges for instruction and training (does not include the cost of additional fees, books, room or board). Undergraduate: Incoming freshman and transfer students into a Bachelor’s program. Undergraduate students have not yet completed a Bachelor's degree or a program that leads to a Bachelor's degree. Undergraduate Studies: Two-year or four-year programs at a college or university, undertaken after sec- ondary school graduation and leading to the associate or bachelor's degree. World Education Services (WES): is a nonprofit organization that provides credential evaluations for international students and immigrants planning to study or work in the U.S. and Canada. Withdrawal: The administrative procedure of dropping a course or leaving a university.

40 International Student Council (ISC)

The ISC Board Members.

American International Relations Club has been revamped and renamed to International Student Council (ISC), which serves as a platform for "UNITY in DIVERSITY" among international and domestic students at the University of Louisville.

More information at https://louisville.edu/internationalcenter/isss