Office of International Student Services Newsletter
Week of May 15th 2007

 Volume IV, Number 30
In This Issue

· OISS/MSS Graduation Reception
· OISS Staff Attends NAFSA Conference May 27 to June 2
· OISS Closed for a University Holiday on May 28
· OISS Announces Summer Office Hours

Important Information

· Apply for OPT before May 18 if you are graduating in May
· Getting Ready to Go Home…
· Help shape the office of OISS
· Summer Options for F-1 and J-1 Students

Upcoming Events

· May 19 - OISS/MSS Graduation Reception
· May 19 - Commencement Ceremonies

Interesting Articles

· ELS job: assist with computer-based testing on campus
· Graduating seniors and alumni: Still looking for a job?
· Postal Rate Increase
· Student workers: Take care of these year-end payroll procedures
· Summer Internship as a Marketing Coordinator available
· World view: conversations with our international students

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 19 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 4, 2007.
 
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