SPRING 2010 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CHECKLIST FOR INITIAL ENROLLMENT AT SACRAMENTO STATE
I. ORIENTATION: JANUARY 19, 2010
Attend the International Student Orientation on January 19. Collect an Orientation Packet of materials.
II. IMMIGRATION & GLOBAL EDUCATION TASKS:
Immigration Check In: Bring all immigration documents including your passport, I-94, and SEVIS I-20 / DS 2019 to the Office of Global Education no later than the end of the first week of classes. Students transferring between US institutions should also bring their previous SEVIS I-20 and International Student Immigration School Transfer Form.
Continuing Student I-20 (F-1 students only): After you have registered for a full-time course load (undergraduates 12 units / graduates 9 units), please meet with an OGE advisor to obtain your final “continuing student” SEVIS I-20.
Health insurance: You will not be able to register for courses until the OGE has determined that you are covered by adequate health insurance. Bring your proof of health insurance coverage to the OGE for evaluation and to clear your registration hold. To purchase the campus health insurance policy for international students, please visit the ASI Business Office (3rd floor of the University Union). Bring your stamped proof of purchase to the OGE for clearance. You may also purchase this policy online at www.csuhealthlink.com - select the “09-10 Sac State International” plan. If purchased online, an automatic email will be sent to the OGE confirming your purchase which will allow OGE to remove the hold.
Address (OGE): As soon as you have located housing, please notify the Office of Global Education. We are required to update your SEVIS immigration record within 10 days every time you change your address.
Address (Student Records): Change your local address in your university student record by updating your personal information in “My Sac State” using the “current address” category.
III. ADVISING:
General Education Advising (undergraduates only): Visit the International Admissions Office (check in at the reception desk of the Office of Global Education). If you have questions regarding General Education (G.E.) requirements and/or transfer of units that were unanswered during the orientation program. Walk-in hours: Monday - Wednesday 1 – 4 PM; Thursday, 10 – 12 Noon and 1 – 2 PM. Tel. 278-7772.
Academic Major Advising: If an academic major advising session was not available during orientation, please visit your academic department for program advising and course selection.
IV. TESTING:
EPT / ELM (Undergraduate students only): If required, take the English Placement Test (EPT) and the Math Placement Test (ELM) on Saturday, January 16, 2010. Students are required to register for assigned remedial courses in their first semester and complete remedial courses within 1 year.
EDT (Juniors, Seniors and Graduate Students): Sign up in Learning Skills (Lassen 2200) to take the English Diagnostic Test (EDT). This test is mandatory for newly-admitted undergraduate students (unless subject to the EPT) and highly recommended for new graduate students (a graduate student will not be allowed to take the multilingual version of the Writing Placement for Juniors (WPJ) unless he/she takes the EDT).
J-1 students not enrolled in degree programs at Sacramento State are not required to take this test, but may take the EDT for English course placement.
Writing Placement for Juniors (WPJ): Juniors and Graduate students should register for the Writing Placement for Juniors (WPJ) during their first semester at Sacramento State. You must take the EDT prior to your WPJ registration to qualify for the multilingual version (see the Testing section).
The Learning Skills Center will place a registration hold on all Juniors (60+ units) who have not taken the WPJ in their first semester as a Junior.
TESTING (Cont. from page 1)
Calculus: Students enrolling in Calculus should contact the Mathematics Department (Brighton Hall 141) to take the appropriate diagnostic exam (after completing the ELM math placement, if required).
Chemistry 1A: Students enrolling in Chemistry 1A should register for the course section and sign up at the Chemistry Department (Sequoia Hall 506) to take the qualifying exam given prior to each semester. A passing score is required for enrollment.
V. TUITION AND FEES:
University Tuition and Fees: You are not required to remit payment of your university tuition and fees prior to class registration (the university uses a post-pay registration process). Pay your tuition and fees to the Student Financial Services located on the first floor of Lassen Hall no later than the following dates (earlier payment is recommended):
A. Register Nov. 23 – Dec. 9: Pay by 12/10
B. Register Dec. 10 – Dec. 18: Pay by 1/11
C. Register Jan. 6 – Jan. 19: Pay by 1/20
D. Register Jan. 20-21 & Jan. 25 – Feb. 5: Pay by 2/8
D. Register Feb. 6 – February 16: Pay by 2/17J-1 Exchange students are generally not subject to tuition and fees (confirm with your advisor).
If you are the recipient of a private or government scholarship, your sponsor will be billed directly by the university.
Installment plans are available in case you are unable to make your tuition payments by the time indicated (please contact the Student Financial Services Center for details).
VI. REGISTRATION:
SacLink Account: Follow the directions at https://www.saclink.csus.edu/saclink/ to set up a Saclink account. You will use your Saclink ID for university email and to access “My Sac State”.
Select your classes with the assistance of your academic advisors. Use your EPT / ELM or EDT test scores to determine appropriate placement recommendations. See Learning Skills (Lassen 2200), International Admissions, and the OGE for guidance. Use the “Class Search and Registration Tutorial” in your orientation packet for assistance.
Minimum Units Required: Undergraduate international students must register for a minimum of 12 units. Second Bachelor’s and Master’s graduate students must register for a minimum of 9 units.
VII. UNIVERSITY MATTERS:
International Handbook: Review the International Student Handbook and other materials provided to you in your orientation packet.
One Card: Visit the One Card Center to obtain a student identification card (located on the south side of Brighton Hall). Bring your identification (passport or driver’s license) and your student id number. You will be charged a $15.00 document preparation fee. Request a validation sticker so that you may use Sacramento city buses and light rail free of charge.
Refunds: In general, you will not receive a refund for any units/classes that are dropped after February 5 (the end of the second week of the semester). For refund information review the Registration and Advising Handbook pages 10-11. Please address any questions to OGE or the Student Financial Services Center.
Social Security Cards: In order to be eligible for a social security number, F-1 / J-1 students must first be enrolled in a full-time course load AND have a job offer letter from an on-campus employer.
Final Transcripts: Send your final semester transcripts, mark sheets and other required documents to International Admissions. Deadline: Prior to registering for second semester courses (earlier preferred).
Two Immunization requirements: After the semester begins, bring your immunization record for Measles and Rubella to the Student Health Center (SHC). Students who are unable to demonstrate proof of immunity will be vaccinated by the staff of the SHC for a fee. In addition, a mandatory Tuberculosis test will be administered. (If you have been tested for Tuberculosis in the US within the last year, you may submit a statement from your previous doctor.) Deadline: Prior to registering for second semester courses.
Library: Attend the orientation session entitled “Introduction to Library Services” or join a tour offered by the Library staff in the beginning of each semester.
Student Activities: Join a student organization to meet other Sacramento State students. See www.csus.edu/studentactivities for a list of current student clubs.