Office of International Student Services Newsletter

Week of September 19th 2006

 Volume IV, Number 3

In This Issue

· Intercultural Retreat

Important Information

· Notice for students transitioning from F-1 to H-1
· Search for companies who applied for H-1b visas
· Start applying for OPT if you are graduating this December

Upcoming Activities

· Sep 21 - Learn to play poker at Scooter's
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Sep 23 - Renaissance Festival with the mentors
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Sep 22-24 - International Alumni Reunion
· Sep 29-31 - Intercultural Retreat
· Oct 1-6 - commUNITY Week

Interesting Articles

· Campus safety awareness: Theft prevention tips
· Go global with CultureLink!
· Locker rentals available in the Commuter Center
· Need a job?

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

Start applying for OPT if you are graduating this December

You must apply for OPT (Optional Practical Training) by December 15 if you are completing a degree in December 2006 and you want to partake in OPT.

You can find downloadable forms and information about OPT online at OPT Forms on our website.