Office of International Student Services Newsletter
Week of September 26th 2006

 Volume IV, Number 4
In This Issue

· Study abroad: International Fair is Oct. 5
· President of Tanzania to speak here Sept. 28

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 29-31 - Intercultural Retreat
· Oct 1-6 - CommUNITY Week

Interesting Articles

· Get involved with NBMBAA or NSHMBA
· Go global with CultureLink!
· Learn to cook with a bunch of friends
· 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
Notice for students transitioning from F-1 to H-1
 
Important Notice:

Students who are currently on F-1 visa status but who are planning to transition to H-1 must be enrolled as full-time students until their H-1 begins (Oct. 1, 2006). 

If you drop yoour classes on or after Oct. 1, you will not receive 100% refund.  See the refund policy at: http://www.stthomas.edu/businessoffice/fees/refund_sch.htm

Please let us know if you have any questions by contacting us at oiss@stthomas.edu.