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In This Issue
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End-of-Year Picnic
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Borrowing Closet
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Graduation Reception
Important Information
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Information for F-1 & J-1 students
completing studies in May 2008
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New OPT rules
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OISS is hiring 2 great student
workers!
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Fraud Alert: IRS does not send you
e-mails
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Travel Signature
Upcoming Events
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May 1-4 -
Festival of Nations
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May 1- OPT Information Session on New Rules
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May 2- Mentor Event to Festival
of Nations - 20 free tickets!
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International Film Festival
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April -May
- What is a Citizenship? Who is a Citizen? Exhibit at Weisman
Interesting Articles
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Preparing to go home-
To Do list
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Global Citizen Awards Announced
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International Student Leadership
Award
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Preparing to go home...
We hope your experience studying at UST has been rewarding, both
academically and personally. Spring is a busy time as you finish
classes and get ready to return home. We wanted to remind you of
(1) some important items to take care of before leaving and (2)
some tips on packing up your things.
1. Update Contact Information
Close Accounts
- Close your campus mailbox if you have one. Re-direct your
mail to your home address. (OISS can not afford to send your
mail to you internationally)
- Cancel subscriptions, telephone service, utilities, etc. if
you live off-campus.
- Turn in any library books or items on loan from the
University.
- If you live on-campus, contact Telecommunications to arrange
for your final bill.
- Make sure your student account is paid in full. You can
check your account on-line or in person at the Business Office.
NOTE: If you owe the university money you will not be able to
receive copies of your transcript or your diploma if you
completed a degree here.
- Close bank accounts and/or have monthly statements cancelled
or sent to e-mail. However if you still owe money to the
University, we recommend you leave your checking account open
until you know all bills and fees have been paid.
- If you need a transcript of your coursework at St.
Thomas, please make arrangements with OISS to request 1 copy of
your transcript after your grades have been posted in May. If
you complete a transcript request (available in OISS) and return
it to OISS, we will turn it in for you after grades are posted.
Notice of E-mail account status
St. Thomas email accounts last for one year after graduation.
Grads can set up an alumni account if they wish, but this is not the
same account.
Murphy PIN numbers last until further notice. However, if you
forget your pin number and your account is no longer active you
cannot reset you PIN.
Update your address
Please make sure to update your new home address in Murphy following
the instructions below to stay in touch with UST.
- Go to Murphy Online:
http://banner.stthomas.edu
- Click on the link "Personal Information"
- Update add Addresses and Phones
- Update your residential address in "Home Permanent" and
"Local Off-campus” and submit changes.
2. Packing
Now, its time to start packing up the memories… and all the items
you’ve collected over your time here.
1. Packing for International Flights
First, check with your airline. Most international flights
will allow 2 suitcases, weighing 50 lbs, or 23 kilos. Some airlines
will allow heavier suitcases (weighing up to 70 lbs.) for an
additional cost (generally about $50). There are also strict
guidelines on suitcase dimensions and so it is important to follow
with these regulations.
Luggage Size and Weight Requirements. For all major
airlines, the basic rule for luggage is that you may check two
pieces of luggage, size 62 in/ 157cm or smaller, and weighing
50lbs/23 kgs or less. For carry-ons, you may have one piece of
luggage to carry on size 45 in/114 cm and weighing 40lbs/18kgs or
less (this excludes normal sized purses or laptop carrying bags). An
exception to this general rule is flights to Brazil – your luggage
can weigh up to 70 lbs without being charged extra.
Overweight Charges. For overweight bags the general rule is as
follows. Customers who travel in Economy Class with checked baggage
over 50 lbs (23 kg) and not exceeding 70 lbs (32 kg) will be charged
at the rate of $50.00 per piece. These charges are in addition to
any charge assessed for additional or oversized baggage. Baggage
weighing more than 70 lbs (32 kg) will not be accepted as checked
baggage.
Check Your Airline Rules. We recommend that you check with
your specific airline to find out exact details. For links to the
airlines at MSP airport, visit the website
2. Donate your items.
If you have small household appliances or bed linens that you’d
like to donate for international students next year, please bring
them to OISS’s Borrowing Closet. We have limited storage so please
bring items in boxes.
3. Send packages home.
USPS. The US Post Office generally has the most affordable
international shipping rates. There are several different options
depending upon delivery time.
- Economy (Surface) Parcel. The most affordable option,
however this will usually take between 4 - 6 weeks.
- Airmail. This is more expensive than parcel, but generally
only takes 4- 10 days.
- Global Express. The fastest delivery, prices are accordingly
more expensive.
Other shipping options. You can use the following links
to estimate the cost of shipping your package.
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