From: Danielle Clarizio
Date: September 14, 2020
Subject: Week 2: Updates & Reminders from ISSS


Woo Hoo, Week Two!

Now that we've made it to Week Two your schedules should be solidifying and you should be falling into your semester rhythm. If you have not yet enrolled in a full course of study, remember that classes can be added without instructor permission until September 15 and you can drop courses without penalty until September 22-- after September 22, you will be charged! As a reminder, undergraduate students must be enrolled in a minimum 12 credits and graduate students in a minimum 9 credits. If you are in your final semester, you are permitted to enroll in fewer credits but you will need to complete a request for a Reduced Course Load. 

Speaking of those in your final semester, our first OPT Workshop is this Friday-- please plan to attend if you are considering OPT after your degree program. Also, on October 2, the fees for OPT applications will climb by $140 from $410 to $550-- starting your application early doesn't just mean a faster response, it also means you'll be saving big money!

Also, if you have not yet completed the Check-In Form, please be sure to do that ASAP. I cannot register you in SEVIS until I receive your form!
 

COMPLETE THE OIE CHECK-IN

The terms of your F-1 visa require you be "registered" in SEVIS each semester. The OIE has a limited amount of time to do this so it is important that you follow through with the check-in process as swiftly as possible. Failure to complete this process could result in you failing to maintain your F-1 status. 
Who needs to complete the Check-In Form:

  1. All F-1 UW-Stout students
  2. All F-1 UW-Stout students even if they are studying from outside of the U.S.
  3. All F-1 UW-Stout students even if they are studying all online

Please complete the Check-In Form by clicking the pink button:

DOWNLOAD YOUR INSURANCE CARD

Please download a new copy of your card and remember to carry it with you at all times. To create your account, take the following two steps: 

  1. Login or Create an account with Wellfleet: Create an account or login here
    • use your last name, Stout ID number and your date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy)
  2. Once in your account, click 'Student Options' and click 'Print ID Card(s)'

If later your lose your card, or require another copy, you can download a pdf here. You will need to login to your account to download your card. Students may download a new pdf as often as needed.

SET UP YOUR VOICEMAIL

Did you know that if your voicemail is not set up on your phone, nobody can leave you a message? Well, it's true! To ensure that you receive all of your messages, please check to make sure your voicemail is set up. 
While we're on the subject of voicemail...please make sure to leave a message if you call a campus office but do not get an answer. Be sure to leave your full name and a detailed explaination of your question or concern. 

OUTDOOR CHATS WITH DANIELLE

As you know, due to COVID, the OIE is only holding virtual meetings/appointments this fall. However, thanks to a lovely forecast in the coming days, Danielle is holding outdoor office hours on Tuesday (September 15) and Wednesday (September 16) of this week. Each day Danielle will be at the benches between Harvey and Bowman Halls between 12:30pm-2:00pm. Please stop by to say "hi", have a chat, or bring any questions you have. 

And remember, if you need more time or privacy to chat, set up an appointment using our booking app.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday, September 14
Start End   Event         Location
9:00am 7:00pm Pop into Involvement Involvement Center, 106 Memorial Student Center
12:30pm 1:00pm Virtual Career Conference Demo & Live Q&A Video Conferencing Link
Tuesday, September 15
7:00pm 7:30pm Virtual Career Conference Demo & Live Q&A Video Conferencing Link
Wednesday, September 16
8:00pm 9:00pm Virtual Bingo Video Conferencing Link
Thursday, September 17
10:00am 10:30am Virtual Career Conference Demo & Live Q&A Video Conferencing Link
Friday, September 18
1:30pm 2:00pm Virtual Career Conference Demo & Live Q&A Video Conferencing Link
2:00pm 3:30pm Everyday Diversity Session II with Keynote Justin Jones Fosu Video Conferencing Link
3:00pm 4:00pm OPT Webinar & Workshop Video Conferencing Link
9:00pm 11:30pm Megamind South Lawn
Monday, September 21
2:30pm 3:00pm Virtual Career Conference Demo & Live Q&A Video Conferencing Link

EVENT

OPT Webinar & Workshop

Friday, September 18
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Video Conferencing Link
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F-1 students graduating in Fall 2020 are highly encouraged to attend an OPT Workshop. OPT approval can take over 90 days, please plan ahead to ensure that you have time for your application to be approved
RSVP


Attachments:
  • Fall 2020 F-1 Student Updates.pdf
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