Office of International Student Services Newsletter
Week of May 13, 2008

 Volume V, Number 30
In This Issue

· Keep your address updated in Murphy for your SEVIS record!
· Student Health Services News and Updates

Important Information

· Information for F-1 & J-1 students completing studies in May 2008
· New OPT rules
 · Fraud Alert: IRS does not send you e-mails
· Travel Signature
· Special Registration Process when traveling home
· Summer Options for F-1 &
J-1 Students

Upcoming Events

· May 17 - MSS & OISS Graduation Reception
 

Interesting Articles

· Preparing to go home-
To Do list 
· Preparing to come back to UST in Fall 2008 - Make Travel Plans Early!
· Postage Rates Increase May 14, 2008
· Student Timesheets

Contact Us
oiss@stthomas.edu
Phone: 651 962-6650
 Fax: 651 962-6655
Office: 161 MHC
 http://www.stthomas.edu/oiss

How to send us news
Summer Options for F-1 and J-1 Students

Summer is an optional term except for new international students. New F-1 and J-1 visa students who begin their studies at the University of St. Thomas in the summer must enroll in at least six credit hours (undergraduate students) or three credit hours (graduate students) to maintain their full-time student status. 
 
Summer term at the University of St. Thomas begins on May 21 or when all of your final papers, exams and projects are completed for the Spring Semester.  Summer term ends for all students on Tuesday, September 2, 2008.
 
Continuing F-1 and J-1 visa students have the following options during the Summer term:
  • Enroll in courses at the University of St. Thomas
  • Enroll in courses at a different university or college as a visiting student
  • Do not enroll in courses at St. Thomas or another university or college
  • Work part-time or full-time on the University of St. Thomas campus
  • Work part-time or full-time off campus with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) if you have been in F-1 status for at least 2 academic semesters
  • Travel home, to a different country, or a different U.S. state (have your I-20 signed for travel on page 3 before leaving the U.S.)
  • Any combination of the above options
Contact OISS if you have questions about your situation.  651-962-6650 or oiss@stthomas.edu