WELCOME GUIDE 2020-2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHECKLIST

We look forward to having you join our campus community. To help you have a smooth transition, we have Please make sure you have completed everything on this checklist before you leave home. collected important information and recommendations for you to review as you prepare for your studies in the US. We encourage you to read each section carefully and reach out to us if you have any questions.  Visa and Passport • Official Documents: official high school or OSU is pleased to provide an additional level of service and support to international students to ensure To obtain your F-1 student visa, you must university transcripts and final certificate/ a smooth transition and long-term success at OSU. These support services are provided by INTO OSU, receive your I-20; pay the SEVIS I-901 fee; diploma/degree certificates, must be in which is a partnership between Oregon State University and INTO University Partnerships. You will see confirm that your passport will not expire a sealed, unopened envelope. English these services identified throughout the Welcome Guide. within six months of your expected entry date translations of these documents must also to the US; and schedule a visa application be submitted as official documents. interview at a US Embassy or Consulate. An • Official TOEFL score submitted online via overview of the visa application process can be ETS directly to OSU (OSU College Code: 4586) Getting Your Medical Book Travel What to Pack found on page 4. Student Visa Information • Official results of any other English  Submit Health Information language tests Submit your required immunization and  Travel and Arrival Details health forms via the OSU Patient Portal: Send us your travel itinerary and flight arrival studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/new-students/ 4 6 8 9 details so we can schedule your airport transfer new-international-students. For a full list of via www.INTOarrivals.com/osu. Find more what you need, see pages 6 and 7. information on page 10 and 11. Arriving in Airport Transfer Housing Orientation  Book Travel the US Service and Dining  Check Your Finances Find suggested airports and temporary Bring enough US currency for the first few accommodation information on page 8. weeks and find out how you will transfer  Find Housing money from your home country to a US bank 10 11 12 14 Review your options for on-campus and account. For more information, see page 18. off-campus housing on page 12 and secure  Open Your OSU Email Account housing arrangements prior to arriving in the Campus Health and Safety Money Transportation Go to onid.oregonstate.edu and follow the US. For students living on campus, you must pay Resources and Banking instructions to sign up for your ONID (OSU your deposit, complete and submit your housing Network ID) email. Write down your password application via myuhds.oregonstate.edu, and and bring it with you. submit your arrival details in order to receive 15 16 18 19 your room confirmation.  Follow us on Social Media  Collect Your Documents Learn more about OSU and INTO OSU by following us on all our social media channels. Students must provide the following Contact Frequently Campus Map documentation to the Office of International Information Asked Questions Submit Photo Admissions via mail or at orientation. If you Submit a passport photo before you arrive so have any questions about these documents we can get your OSU ID card ready. Use your please email [email protected]. ONID login to upload your photo via this link: 20 21 22 fa.oregonstate.edu/business-affairs/id- center/photo-upload

2 Table of Contents | Oregon State University 2020-2021 Parents’ guide to studying abroad Learn about all the ways we’ll support your student at www.intostudy.com/parents GETTING YOUR STUDENT VISA Questions about visas? Contact an OSU international Student Advisor at: [email protected] or +1 541 737 6310 As an international student, you are required to have a visa that permits study in the For information about traveling to the US: studyinthestates.dhs.gov US. Below, we provide you with information about applying for an F-1 visa, which is a student visa and will allow you to study at a US university. You will need to schedule an For information about SEVIS I-901 fee: ice.gov/sevis/i901 appointment to apply for this visa at a US Embassy or Consulate in your country and complete a visa interview.

5 Prepare for your Interview form at least 15 days before the start date of your Get additional support with PASS: Pre-Arrival Support Service Gather required documents program. If you plan to travel outside of the US INTO OSU offers you PASS, a pre-arrival service which helps students have a better • Passport – ensure that your passport is before beginning your program at OSU, please understanding of the visa application process. Take advantage of this free service and connect valid for at least 6 months beyond your contact OSU to obtain an I-20 for re-entry. with a PASS Specialist by emailing [email protected] to set up a welcome call and get period of stay in the US (unless exempt by Visa Delays helpful support. country-specific agreements). If you are unable to obtain a visa before the start • Form DS-160 confirmation page and bar date for which you have been admitted, contact code page OSU immediately. You may defer and apply your Steps to getting your F-1 Student Visa • Application Fee (I-901 fee) payment receipt deposit toward the tuition for the next semester. Please ensure you follow the instructions from the US Department of State, the below is for • Photo – bring a hard copy of the photo you general guidance. used for your DS-160 application form. • Form I-20 issued to you by Oregon 1 3 Obtain the form I-20 from the university Complete the Online Nonimmigrant Visa State University With your confirmation package, you should Application, Form DS-160 • Proof of funding documents that you used have received the form I-20. Carefully read the After paying the SEVIS I-901 fee, you must during your confirmation instructions included with the I-20 before visiting complete the online visa application, form the US Embassy or Consulate for your F-1 student DS-160. When you have completed and have • Additional documents: Please see additional visa. Keep this document in a safe place because submitted the application, print the DS-160 documents that are required or recommended you will need to bring the original signed form for bar code page and confirmation page. Please on the Travel.State.Gov website at the top of your visa interview. note you will need to upload a photo during this this page. process, so ensure that you have one ready that • Check with Embassy or Consulate where 2 Pay the SEVIS I-901 Fee meets requirements. you will be applying to see if there are The I-901 fee is required to get the F-1 visa. At Check photo requirements: travel.state.gov/ additional requirements. least three business days before you schedule content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information- your visa interview, you will need to pay the resources/photos.html Schedule a PASS welcome call SEVIS I-901 fee at www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/ Learn more about completing the DS-160: • While this is not required, it is strongly index.html. You must follow the instructions to travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/ recommended to have this call prior to your It is always important you check for any pay the SEVIS fee and print the receipt. This fee is visa-information-resources/forms/ds-160- visa interview. Please email PASS@intoglobal. updates and specific requirements online not the same as the visa application fee. online-nonimmigrant-visa-application.html com to set up a welcome call and get You will need your SEVIS ID number when you at the US Embassy or Consulate near helpful support. pay the fee. It can be found on the top right-hand 4 Schedule your visa appointment you: www.usembassy.gov and follow the To schedule your appointment, go to the US instructions from the US Department of side of your I-20. You will also need the university Transferring from Another US School Embassy and Consulate webpage: State: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/ school code, which is below: If you are transferring from another school in the www.usembassy.gov. Find the location where us-visas/study/student-visa.html OSU school code: POO214F00002000 you want to have an appointment, and follow the US and you already have an F-1 visa, you must specific instructions for scheduling. complete the F-1 Students Transfer Eligibility

4 Student Visa | Oregon State University 2020-2021 Welcome Guide | Student Visa 5 MEDICAL INFORMATION

Health Information Forms Immunization Requirements Health Insurance Students must complete the International The State of Oregon and Oregon State University OSU requires international students and their Student Health Information form and the require international students to provide proof dependents to be covered by health insurance Immunization Documentation form. These forms of multiple vaccinations before registering for which meets requirements of the US Government, are available on the Patient Portal of the OSU classes. Complete vaccination requirements State of Oregon and Oregon State University. You Student Health Services website: are explained on the health form. Please refer will automatically receive OSU Student Health studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/patient-portal to the form or patient portal for up-to-date Insurance Plan. The cost of the health insurance Students should complete and submit these vaccination requirements. plan will be charged to your OSU student account forms at least two weeks before their program Students will attend a Student Health Check- each term upon registration.  OSU Student Health Services Patient Portal start date to avoid possible delays in class in during Orientation. At that time, medical Health Insurance for Your Family registration and late fees. staff will be available to answer questions and Plan. Please do not purchase insurance in your If you are bringing your family to the US, you students can receive vaccines if necessary. If you home country without carefully checking OSU must apply for coverage for family members after need to receive required vaccines upon arrival, waiver requirements. you arrive. All dependents are required to have the cost is covered by the OSU International health insurance: Student Health Plan. Prescriptions studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/insurance/ Bring a copy of all prescriptions for medicines, Tuberculosis Screening international-student-insurance-plan eyeglasses and contact lenses with you to the US. Students from countries identified as high risk Family members cannot receive medical care on The prescriptions should be written in English. for tuberculosis (TB) are required to complete campus. After arriving, you should find a local a tuberculosis screening after arrival in the US. doctor for your dependents. Cost of Services You will get more information about this process In addition to the cost of the OSU Student Health during orientation and you do not need to take Other Health Insurance Plans Insurance Plan, medical services or doctor’s action before arriving. The cost of this is covered International students will be automatically visits may require additional payment. Students by the OSU Student Health Insurance Plan. charged for the OSU Student Health Insurance can receive many services at the student health Plan unless they show proof of other health center on campus without additional charge. Most insurance which meets OSU standards for off-campus visits will require payment for services. coverage. You will need to submit a waiver form More information on the US healthcare system and and a summary of your insurance coverage to the insurance systems will be provided at orientation. OSU Insurance Office. You can find a waiver form to print and more information: studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/insurance/ international-student-insurance-plan

 International Student Health Information Form Travel Insurance The OSU Student Health Insurance Plan includes Visit OSU’s Student Health Services website coverage for travel periods five days before and For more information about insurance, to see all information for new international after the study plan start and end dates. Students medical services, and wellness, please visit: students: may purchase additional travel insurance if intoosu.oregonstate.edu/wellness-health- studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/students/ desired, but travel insurance plans can never be insurance new-international-students substituted for the OSU Student Health Insurance

6 Medical Information | Oregon State University 2020-2021 Welcome Guide | Medical Information 7 BOOK TRAVEL WHAT TO PACK

Tell Us You Are Coming What to Carry on the Plane Submit your arrival details online at: • Original I-20 www.INTOarrivals.com/OSU at least three • Valid passport and F-1 visa business days before arriving in the US so we • SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt can arrange a transfer service. You will need to provide the following information: • Evidence of funding for your tuition fees and living costs, including sponsor letter • Application ID • Health forms and • Personal contact details immunization documentation • Flight number • All medical prescriptions written in English • Arrival date and time • Official transcripts or test scores This service is only available from Portland • Insurance documents International Airport. • Laptop computer Weather Hotels in Corvallis Students at OSU enjoy four distinct seasons in If you arrive before your move-in date, you will Appliances Oregon and dress very casually. Summer and be responsible for arranging and paying for US electrical outlets are 110 volts AC and use a fall are generally sunny and warm; students can your temporary accommodations. Some hotels NEMA electrical socket. You may need an adapter be seen wearing shorts, jeans and T-shirts. The recommended by OSU can be found here: to use electronics from home. Appliances spring and winter seasons bring lots of rain. intoosu.oregonstate.edu/ with exposed heating elements are prohibited Occasionally, it will snow in the winter. temporary-accommodations in residence halls. Purchase appliances after you arrive. Clothing Book Your Flight Hilton Garden Inn Due to weather changes, you will need clothing Cell Phones As an F-1 student, you are allowed to enter the 2500 SW Western Blvd. for both warm and cold seasons as well as rainy If you plan to get a US SIM card after arrival, US no earlier than 30 days before the program Corvallis, OR 97333 weather. All of these items are available for be sure your phone is unlocked. Or, you can start date listed on your I-20. If you arrive after +1 541 752 5000 the start date listed on your I-20, you may be purchase in Corvallis upon arrival, so only pack purchase a new phone after arrival. You will what you need for the first few months after you denied entry to the US. Courtyard by Marriott receive more information at orientation. arrive. We recommend to bring a good coat and When booking your flights, remember that you 400 SW 1st St. shoes for the rain as well as other warm clothes like Luggage should arrive in Corvallis at least one day before Corvallis, OR 97333 sweaters, scarves and gloves. It is a good idea to take a picture of your suitcase your program start date. If you are living on +1 541 753 0199 before you check it with the airline. Always label campus, you may check in to your residence hall Room Essentials and Decorations University Inn all of your luggage clearly with your name and one day before orientation begins. All students Consider bringing decorations for your room that 350 SW 4th St. new address in Corvallis. If you do not know your are expected to arrive at Portland International will remind you of home such as photos, books, Corvallis, OR 97333 address, you can use the INTO OSU Center: Airport (PDX). music, recipes and items associated with a hobby +1 541 753 4496 or sport you enjoy. Many students also choose to INTO Oregon State University bring items of cultural significance such as their 1701 SW Western Boulevard national dress. If you live on campus you will Corvallis, OR 97333 receive bed linens and towels. USA

8 Book Travel | Oregon State University 2020-2021 Welcome Guide | What to Pack 9 ARRIVING IN THE US AIRPORT TRANSFER SERVICE

Entering the US Customs and Immigrations Tips Be ready to present these documents at the US An immigration officer may ask you some port of entry: questions. Be prepared to answer: • Original I-20 • Why are you coming to the US? • Valid F-1 visa and passport • Where and what course are you studying? • SEVIS I-901 Fee payment receipt • Where will you live during your studies? • Proof of finances for your first year of studies • How are you going to fund your studies? Your I-94 arrival/departure form is now a US Customs Declaration Form paperless document. However, if you receive You may have to complete the US Customs a paper copy, do not lose it. It costs more than Declaration form during your flight to present to $300 to replace a paper I-94. the immigration official when you enter the US.

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For more information about preparing to enter the US, visit studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students/ ice.gov/sevis/students

Airport Shuttle and Greeting Service A greeting service is provided at the airport during A one-time, one-way airport shuttle is peak arrival times. Please check your email for included for all new students from Portland details, as greeting service times vary by term. International Airport (PDX) to the OSU campus in Corvallis. You must make a For Help at the Airport reservation to use it by submitting your If you need help during your arrival process, arrival details at www.INTOarrivals.com/osu please use any of the following resources: at least three business days in advance. • Information booth at PDX, across the road, The airport shuttle is provided by Groome outside from baggage claim #9 Transportation. To find the shuttle, go to Baggage • Call the Arrivals Phone at: Claim #9, go outside, and cross the road to the +1 541 224 2964 “Scheduled Buses and Vans” area. The shuttle • Email [email protected] arrives next to the Information Booth. If you miss your originally scheduled shuttle time, you can get on the next available shuttle. Notify the driver and show your shuttle ticket.

10 Arriving in the US | Oregon State University 2020-2021 Welcome Guide | Airport Transfer Service 11 HOUSING AND DINING

Confirm Your Housing If you plan to live off campus, you should arrive In order to receive confirmation of your room type, one to two weeks before your program start date students need to complete the following steps: and bring enough money to cover the cost of setting up your new home, at least $2,500. 1. Submit your Housing Preferences Form with your signed offer letter. Dining on Campus Meal plans are automatically included for all 2. A room type will be added to your student students with on-campus housing. The cash value invoice based on initial availability (not of your meal plan will be added onto your OSU guaranteed). ID card. You will then use your OSU ID card as a 3. Pay the Housing Deposit. debit card to pay for á la carte style meals. OSU has three main dining centers, as well as many 4. Complete the Oregon State University convenience stores, coffee shops and other cafés housing contract online via your MyUHDS on campus. Dietary needs, such as Halal food, account, myuhds.oregonstate.edu. You will are accommodated in all dining centers. There receive more information about this step via is also a marketplace on campus where you can  Sample bedroom  Common areas in the International Living-Learning Center email. purchase fresh produce and groceries, including international spices. For more information on Living on Campus 5. After the contract is completed, UHDS will dining on campus: uhds.oregonstate.edu/dining Living on campus offers a variety of benefits, including better academic performance and more opportunities assign the actual room according to the timeline to speak English and share your culture with US students. Students living in residence halls have access to below. (Please note that actual room assigned student lounges, free cable TV and Wi-Fi, laundry and kitchen facilities. All residence halls have a team of may not match invoiced room type. If necessary, 24-hour live-in staff to support students and create community. Resident hall rooms include a desk, chair, invoice will be adjusted for assigned room type.) bed, drawers, linen package (mattress sheets, blanket, comforter, pillow, pillow case, towel and wash cloth) Housing Move-in and welcome bag (snacks, water, laundry soap, etc.). Your move-in date will be emailed to you with Please carefully review the INTO OSU Accommodation Policies, available here: confirmation of your housing reservation. The https://www.intostudy.com/downloads/terms/us/INTO_OSU_Accommodation_Policies.pdf move-in date is usually one to two days before your program start date. If you arrive before your assigned move-in date, you will need to make Room Assignment Timeline arrangements to stay in a hotel at your expense. (See page 8.) FALL TERM WINTER TERM Don’t forget to submit your arrival information ALL STEPS COMPLETED BY ROOM ASSIGNED BY ALL STEPS COMPLETED BY ROOM ASSIGNED BY For more housing information, please visit: three working days in advance of your arrival August 1st August 31st December 1st December 15th intoosu.oregonstate.edu/student-services/ to receive a free, one time shuttle ticket from After August 1st Rolling basis After December 1st December 28th housing-arrivals Portland International Airport (PDX) to Corvallis. SPRING AND SUMMER TERMS* ALL STEPS COMPLETED BY ROOM ASSIGNED BY Off-campus Housing To learn more about living and learning in More than 1 month in advance of term start 2 weeks in advance of start date (to the extent possible) Students who are eligible to live off campus can Corvallis, view our City Guide: *Due to very tight turnaround times between terms in Spring and Summer, assignments are made as early as possible, but may not be finalized until students arrive find useful resources at on campus to move in. intoosu.oregonstate.edu/off-campus intostudy.com/osu/living

12 Housing and Dining | Oregon State University 2020-2021 Welcome Guide | Housing and Dining 13 ORIENTATION SUPPORT AND SERVICES

All students must attend orientation in its entirety. During orientation, each student OSU is pleased to provide an additional level of will complete all requirements needed to register for classes. Students will meet service and support to international students to ensure a smooth transition and long-term with academic advisors, take a tour of campus, and have a chance to meet lots of success at OSU. These support services are other students. Although orientation can be long, the information you receive is very provided by INTO OSU, which is a partnership important for your success as a new student. between Oregon State University and INTO University Partnerships. These services include: Your First Day and Orientation university transcripts in a sealed, unopened Enhanced Academic Support You should arrive in Corvallis at least one envelope and final certificate/diploma/ • Individualized academic advising day before your program start date (refer to degree certificates. English translations of brochure or I-20 for start date). The orientation these documents must also be submitted as • Guided registration with personalized study plan start time and location will be emailed to you official documents. • Academic support resources designed before your first day. Do not be late! Orientation specifically for international students sessions include: Bring to Orientation • INTO OSU Learning Center Passport and all I-20s Information for Students with Families • Information for students who are new to OSU Your ONID email password Student Services and Corvallis Health and Immunization Forms Family Resource Center • Arrival support and airport transfer service The Family Resource Center is your first stop for • Campus tour Official documents for Admissions • Visa session • Welcome Desk one-stop-shop for information about OSU and Corvallis resources for • Document checks (with Admissions, Finance ALEKS Math Placement Test any questions children. They can answer your questions about All undergraduate students must take the test and Immigration Teams) • On-campus housing support childcare, schools, insurance, and more. as soon as possible after confirming their study • Student health clinic (for any required +1 541 737 4906 plan to determine their math level and register to • Language and Culture Advisors vaccinations and TB tests) familyresources.oregonstate.edu the correct math course. Taking the test less than • Care and Conduct Specialist • Placement or math testing [email protected] two weeks prior to arrival at OSU could result in • Registration • Trips and activities delays in registration and missed classes. Childcare Placement Testing Let us know if we can help! Childcare in Corvallis for children age 0-5 is very You should have received information for Academic English students will be tested upon +1 541 737 2464 limited and expensive. It is important to get on the completing the ALEKS Placement Test in your arrival to determine class level. [email protected] waiting list for those childcare centers as soon as confirmation letter packet. You can access the The INTO OSU Welcome Desk is open possible (even before you arrive in the US). For a list Registration test on the OSU website. If you want to prepare Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. of childcare centers in Corvallis, please visit You will be registered for classes and receive your for the placement test, you can take the ALEKS class schedule during Orientation. You can use learning modules prior to taking the test. familyresources.oregonstate.edu/child-care-centers your class schedule to find your textbooks from It is important to bring enough money to pay for the OSU Beaver Store. the cost of childcare, which costs $800-$1,300 per If you have questions about orientation, month per child, depending on age and type of care. You cannot register for classes until you please email have submitted, either before you arrive or [email protected] at Orientation: • Health and Immunization Forms For more information, please visit: • Payment, if needed intoosu.oregonstate.edu/future-students • Official Documents: Official high school or intoosu.oregonstate.edu/orientation

14 Orientation | Oregon State University 2020-2021 Welcome Guide | Campus Resources 15 HEALTH AND SAFETY

Health and Safety Support Corvallis Safety Information For more helpful information, please visit Corvallis and Oregon State University are very intoosu.oregonstate.edu/medical-services- safe and welcoming places. There are security corvallis or come see the Care and Conduct personnel and police on campus at all times as Specialist after you arrive. Our staff can help you well as many other services to ensure student navigate the US healthcare system. safety. Blue emergency lights are located across campus. These lights allow you to press a button Urgent or Emergency Medical Care to speak directly to a police officer if you are If you have an urgent medical problem and SHS is feeling unsafe. closed, you have several options but these types SafeRide of medical services cost much more. You should OSU also has a service called SafeRide. only use these services in serious situations. SafeRide is a free bus service which provides Bring your insurance card with you. transportation to and from campus from 7 pm OSU Student Health Services (SHS) QuickCare to 2:30 am seven days a week during the regular The best place for OSU students to get medical 2001 NW Monroe, Suite 104, Corvallis, OR school year. services is Student Health Services. There are +1 541 768 4970 asosu.oregonstate.edu/saferide two locations on campus. Many services are Mon-Sun 7 am–7 pm Put these important numbers in your phone as free to students. Make an appointment by soon as you arrive: calling +1 541 737 9355 or via the Patient Portal Samaritan Urgent Care Center at bewell.oregonstate.edu. 5234 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis, OR Campus Security (Emergency) +1 541 768 4970 +1 541 737 7000 Plageman Building Mon-Fri 8 am–8 pm +1 541 737 9355 Sat 9 am–6 pm Campus Security (non-emergency) Mon-Fri 9 am–6 am Sun 10 am–6 pm +1 541 737 3010 Sat 10 am-3 pm (during the school year) Off-campus Emergency Emergency Room (most expensive) 9-1-1 Same-Day Clinic, Tebeau Hall 3600 NW Samaritan Dr., Corvallis, OR Located near the ILLC Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day INTO OSU Emergency Phone Call +1 541 737 9355 for appointments. If you have an urgent problem when the Call 911 (most expensive) Mon-Fri 9 am–4:30 pm university is closed, you can call this number to 911 can send an ambulance to you, or help Closed from 12 pm-1 pm for lunch. reach someone 24 hours a day: you with any emergency situation. You can +1 541 602 3513 OSU Health Insurance Office call this number anytime. You can visit the Insurance Office to ask questions or get help. 110 Plageman Building, Corvallis, OR +1 541 737 7600 Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Between terms Mon-Fri 9 am-12 pm  Blue Light Emergency Phone

16 Health and Safety | Oregon State University 2020-2021 Welcome Guide | Health and Safety 17 MONEY AND BANKING TRANSPORTATION

Cash Credit/Debit Cards Getting Around Campus Driving a Car When you arrive in the US, you should bring at In the US, the most widely accepted bank and Beaver Bus To drive a car legally in the US, you need a valid least $500 in cash to cover immediate needs such credit cards are Visa and MasterCard. Bank cards Free campus shuttle bus runs Monday through driver’s license, insurance and registration. as books, a cell phone, and other living expenses. can either be debit which pulls funds from your Friday, 7am to 7pm. Download the OSU Mobile You can only use your international driver’s Cash is accepted at most locations. bank account or credit, which you pay off at the app to track the buses in real time. license for one year in Oregon. After one year end of each month. Apply for a credit card in your you will need to get a US driver’s license. Some • One dollar ($) is equal to 100 cents. is.oregonstate.edu/mobile/osu-mobile home country before you travel since it may be international licenses are not allowed to be used • Common coin amounts: quarter (25 cents), difficult for you to get one after you leave. Bicycles in the US, including those from China and Saudi dime (10 cents), nickel (5 cents), penny (1 cent) Many OSU students use a bike to get around Arabia. Check to see if you can use your license • Common paper bill amounts: $100, $50, $20, Bank Accounts town and campus. You can rent a bicycle in the US by visiting the Department of Motor $10, $5, $1 It is not recommended to carry large amounts of from Transportation Services or use the Vehicles (DMV) website: cash with you, so once you arrive you will need local bike share system, Pedal Corvallis. www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/Pages/index.aspx to open a bank account. To open an account, transportation.oregonstate.edu zagster.com/ q US dollars How to Get a US Driver’s License you will need two pieces of photo identification pedalcorvallis Make an appointment for a knowledge test and (passport and student ID card), your US mailing Parking on Campus driving test with the DMV (see number to call address, phone number and money to deposit. If you choose to use your car to come to class, below). Study the Oregon Driver’s Manual to During Orientation, OSU can provide you you will have to buy a parking permit. Visit become familiar with Oregon driving laws. For information about local banks. transportation.oregonstate.edu to purchase the knowledge test, you will answer a series of your permit. Transferring Money questions on road laws and safety. For the driving Before you leave your country, you need to know test, you will need to have your own vehicle. Getting Around Town your government’s regulations and your home CTS Buses Dept. of Motor Vehicles (DMV) bank’s procedures for transferring money to the The city of Corvallis offers free bus transportation 870 NE Circle Blvd. US. Plan to transfer enough money to cover your throughout the town. You can use Google Maps to Corvallis, OR expenses for one semester. Consider your living plan your next trip by transit. Just enter your start +1 541 757 4191 situation and lifestyle to plan ahead. Will you live and end points, then select the transit icon. on campus? Do you like to eat at restaurants? Do you need to buy clothes or more school supplies?

18 Money and Banking | Oregon State University 2020-2021 Welcome Guide | Transportation 19 CONTACT INFORMATION FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Useful Resources Connect with Us! I don’t have housing yet; what should I do? How do I set up a bank account? Contact our housing and arrivals coordinator at There are a few local bank options where you OSU International Admissions website [email protected] and they will be can set up an account. Each bank is a little bit admissions.oregonstate.edu/international able to help you. different, so make sure you ask a lot of questions so you understand what your account provides or [email protected] I am eligible to live off campus. Where doesn’t provide. INTO OSU can I live and how do I get an apartment? intoosu.oregonstate.edu/ If you are eligible to live off campus, you How do I get a cell phone? [email protected] can find useful resources on this website: There are several different cell phone companies intoosu.oregonstate.edu/off-campus. in the US. Each company offers different plans Arrivals Phone and prices, so take a look online first, and ask lots +1 541 224 2964 How do I reserve the free shuttle service of questions to find out which is the best plan for from PDX? you. Check out our website for more information: Use this phone number to contact us during your All you have to do is submit your arrival details at intoosu.oregonstate.edu/life-corvallis travel to and arrival in Oregon and Corvallis. Please www.INTOarrivals.com/osu notify us immediately of flight delays, lost luggage or if you cannot find the airport shuttle service. I have a driver’s license from my country; that facebook.com/osubeavers What do I do when I arrive at PDX Airport? should work in the US right? Housing Questions facebook.com/into.oregonstate Airport transportation is included for all new No. Not all international licenses are valid in the [email protected] students. See page 11 for more information on US. If you want to drive in the US, you must get twitter.com/OregonState how to find the shuttle. If you don’t know what a US driver’s license. The welcome desk has copies Finance Questions twitter.com/INTO_OSU to do, call our arrivals phone on +1 541 224 2964 of the Oregon driver’s manual so you can learn [email protected] and someone can help you 24 hours a day. the rules of the road. You will also be required to instagram.com/oregonstate purchase insurance if you buy a car to drive here. Orientation Questions instagram.com/INTOoregonstate [email protected] What clothing should I wear upon arrival? Depending on the time of year you arrive, Immigration Questions www.youtube.com/user/OregonStateUniv the weather can vary. Wear good shoes for [email protected] myin.to/OSU_YouTube walking and carrying your luggage, and bring a warm sweater or jacket with you for arriving at INTO OSU Welcome Desk WeChat ID: OregonStateUni Portland Airport. +1 541 737 2464 The INTO OSU Welcome Desk is open How can I get to a grocery store? Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm. www.linkedin.com/school/oregon-state-university/ When you get here, come to the welcome desk myin.to/linkedin_osu More useful information for new students is and get a bus route map. a welcome desk staff available at: member can help you find the store you need and intoosu.oregonstate.edu/orientation is.oregonstate.edu/mobile/osu-mobile what bus to take. If the welcome desk is closed, the RA in your residence hall can help you.

20 Contact Information | Oregon State University 2020-2021 Welcome Guide | Frequently Asked Questions 21 No Smoking CAMPUS MAP Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the OSU campus. Learn more at: oregonstate.edu/tobaccofree

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Bookstore Southside Station at Arnold SSC

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Hilton Garden Inn Hotel / Airport Shuttle Stop

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