May 13 OISS Newsletter

Keep your address updated in Murphy

SEVIS requires that you update any changes in local address within 10 days of moving. If you have changed or updated your address, please inform us by adhering the following set of instructions. We will ensure your new local address is up to date in SEVIS.

To update your address, please use Murphy Online: Student Information System. Login using your St. Thomas ID number and your PIN number.

Below are the explanations for the different addresses in Murphy:

Home Primary (HM) - this should be your international home address. This is the Foreign Address in SEVIS.
Local Off-campus (LO) - this should be your local U.S. address. This is the U.S. Address in SEVIS.
Payroll Check (CP) - address where you want your pay check sent

NEW Changes to Health Insurance Requirements for 2008-2009

Health Insurance Verification Requirements. f-1 & J-1 international students on a St. Thomas I-20 or DS-2019 will be automatically enrolled in and billed for the UST-sponsored health insurance plan.

F-1 international students who want to waive the UST-sponsored health insurance plan can submit their U.S.-based health insurance information that meets the minimum requirements via Murphy Online at https://banner.stthomas.edu. F-1 international students who do not complete the Murphy Online waiver process by the 10^th day of classes will be automatically enrolled in and billed for the UST-sponsored plan. Those whose waiver request is approved will still be enrolled in and billed for an evacuation and repatriation plan.
J-1 international students on a UST DS-2019 are not eligible to waive the UST-sponsored plan due to Department of State requirements.

Additional Health Requirements. The state of Minnesota requests MMR and Tetanus/Diphtheria dates on all students. Immunization information is to be entered under the Student Service tab via Murphy Online at http://banner.stthomas.edu. No changes can be made once this information is entered. You may contact Student Health Service at 651-962-6750 with updates, changes or questions. Registration holds will be placed on all undergraduate students and all international students that do not enter this information by the 45th day of classes.
To provide you with the most appropriate medical care, Student Health Services recommends that you complete the health history information and physical examination form. These forms are also available on Murphy Online. Student athletes are required to submit these forms – they are merely recommended for all other students.

Student Health Service Clinic. The Student Health Service operates a full service clinic staffed with doctors, nurse practitioners and registered nurses. Services include a certified travel clinic, care of acute and chronic illnesses allergy injections, sports related injuries, GYN exams, immunizations, laboratory services, physical exams, stress management, smoking cessation, etc. Students will be asked for a copy of their insurance card at the time of service, and any co-pays or fees not covered by insurance will be billed to the UST student account. For more information visit http://www.stthomas.edu/studenthealth.

Student Health Service
Lower Level Brady Hall
St. Paul Campus
(651) 962-6750
http://www.stthomas.edu/studenthealth/