mandatory immigration advisement session for international students
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STEP 2a: International Student (F1) Mandatory Immigration Advisement Session
Fall 2013
International & Exchange Student Center
Functions of the
International & Exchange
Student Center (IESC)
Who are we and what do we do?
IESC provides the following services to all international (F1)
students once they have been formally admitted to the
university:
1) Ensure that students comply with the laws and regulations of
the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS);
2) Refer students to the appropriate department for academic
advising in their major field of study;
3) Advise students with personal or academic related problems;
IESC FUNCTIONS (con’t)
In addition to providing immigration advisement services, the IESC also coordinates cultural and social events so that international students can share their national heritage with the campus educational community. A New Student Orientation Program is provided before the semester begins to assist international students in adjusting to the campus environment and American customs.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Address: 18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8445
Telephone: (818) 677-3053
Fax: (818) 677-4191
Website: www.csun.edu/international
Location: University Student Union (USU),
Building C Click here for a campus map.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Office Hours Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (Students may pick-up and drop-off documents during these hours. Please call ahead to check on the status of your request.)
Walk-In Advising Hours Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm (Foreign Student Advisors are available to meet with students—no appointment required.)
Note: Walk-in Advisement schedule is subject to change. To confirm hours, you may call in advance of your visit.
I-9 clearance will be processed during the walk-in hours.
Meet the IESC Staff
Dr. Marta Lopez
Assistant Director
Foreign Student Advisors (FSA)
Brenda Acosta [email protected]
College of Engineering and Computer Science Patricia Marquez [email protected]
College of Business and Economics
Foreign Student Advisors (FSA)
Hanna Lee [email protected]
College of Health and Human Development College of Science and Math College of Humanities
Liat Tamsut [email protected]
College of Art, Media, & Communication College of Social and Behavioral Science College of Education
Cynthia Macias - [email protected]
SEVIS Coordinator
Juliet Aylmer – [email protected] Study Abroad and National Student Exchange Advisor
Roles and Functions
of CSUN Advisors
Who should you contact if you have
questions?
International Admissions Advisor Your admissions advisor is NOT located in the IESC. Click here for you admissions advisor’s contact information.
Evaluates admission applications Admits international students Helps with transcript evaluation Issues CSUN’s Form I-20 (once student is formally admitted)
Academic Advisors Your academic advisor is NOT located in the IESC. Click here for your academic advisor’s contact information.
Assists students with course selections Reviews academic plan
Foreign Student Advisor (FSA) (Click here for your FSA’s contact info)
Provide immigration advice.
Review academic information to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
Review and approve employment authorization: on-campus and off-campus.
Process requests for letters, travel signatures, etc.
Provide referrals to other services on campus.
Reminder: Always consult your FSA regarding immigration regulations during our
walk-in advising hours, by phone or via email.
Student Assistants Facilitate student requests and walk in inquiries
Confirms the status of your request (i.e. Are your documents ready for pick up?)
IMPORTANT
IMMIGRATION
DOCUMENTS
All international students are REQUIRED to have the following documents while they are studying at CSUN:
• VALID PASSPORT
• VALID FORM I-20 ISSUED BY CSUN
• F1 VISA OR VISA STAMP
• I-94 (STAMPED F-1 D/S)
• PROOF OF ADEQUATE HEALTH INSURANCE
PASSPORT
Maintain a valid passport at all times.
Renew your passport at least six months prior to the expiration date.
Your passport can be renewed within the United States at your country’s consulate office or embassy. (Please contact your country’s consulate office for instructions on how to renew your passport.)
Submit a copy of the passport ID and expiration page to IESC.
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Form I-20
An I-20 is the official immigration document that is issued to the student once s/he has been formally admitted to a university.
Student must have an I-20 from the school they wish
to attend for the F1 visa interview.
Student may enter the U.S. up to 30 days prior to the program start date that is printed on ITEM #5 of I-20.
Student must enter the U.S. by the program start date printed on ITEM #5 of the I-20.
Student must have a valid I-20 at all times when studying in the U.S. as an F1 student.
The I-20 expires on the date student complete his/her studies. This cannot be extended once s/he has graduated.
If your I-20 gets lost, stolen or damaged, you must
request a replacement I-20 by filling out the Request for New I-20 form.
F1 Visa
A visa is a stamp or sticker that is placed in your passport at a U.S. consulate or embassy outside the U.S. Students need a valid F1 visa to enter the United States.
You may remain in the U.S. with an
expired visa, as long as you have a valid I-20 and you are otherwise maintaining your F1 status.
If you travel outside the U.S., you must make sure that your F1 visa is valid for your entry or re-entry to the U.S.
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F1 Visa Renewal
An expired visa must be renewed at a U.S. consulate/embassy outside of the U.S. prior to re-entry.
Students who plan to travel outside the U.S. and need to renew their F-1 visa must do the following:
Schedule an appointment with the U.S. Embassy/Consulate in
their home country. Check with the U.S. Embassy in home country for list of required
documents and processing times. Request IESC for a travel signature on page 3 of their most
current Form I-20. Students are responsible for paying all required fees associated
with the F1 visa renewal procedure.
Form I-94
Arrival/Departure Record
A white I-94 card, also known as the Arrival/Departure card, is given to you when you enter the U.S.
The immigration officer at the port of entry must stamp this card with the date of arrival and a stamp indicating D/S which means “Duration of Status.” • It covers the period of time for the completion of your
course of study plus any periods of authorized practical training, plus 60 days for your preparation to depart the United States.
Student must surrender this card whenever s/he departs
the U.S.
Please write your name on the I-94
card as it appears on your F1 visa.
Automated Form I-94
Arrival/Departure Record
• Effective April 30, 2013, for travel via air and sea, the U.S. Customs and Border
Patrol (CBP) will no longer issue paper versions of the Form I-94 upon your entry to
the U.S. Instead, the Port of Entry Officer will place an admission stamp in your
passport marked with the visa status (F1, J1, etc.) and the letters “D/S” to indicate you
have properly entered the U.S. Your arrival and departure information will be recorded
electronically in the CBP’s database. If you are traveling by land, you will be issued a
paper Form I-94.
• International students may access their electronic Form I-94 at www.cbp/gov/I94
within approximately 24 hours of their arrival to the U.S. All students should keep a
printed Form I-94 with their passport in case they apply for future benefits such as
work authorizations, social security numbers, or driver’s licenses.
For more information about the new Automated Form I-94 process, please visit the
Customs and Border Patrol website.
Entry to the U.S.
Students must have the following documents at the Port of Entry in order to enter the U.S.
• Original CSUN I-20 (copies are not accepted) • Valid passport • Valid F1 visa stamp
IMPORTANT: You must enter the U.S. by August 19, 2013. Please plan your trip accordingly.
For information on what to expect upon your arrival to a U.S. Port of Entry, click here.
MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical attention is quite costly in the U.S. To prevent major medical
expenses, CSUN requires all international students to have health insurance
coverage while studying at CSUN.
All international students will have a "Foreign" registration hold at the
beginning of every registration appointment as a reminder to submit proof of
health insurance to IESC for review.
Students may purchase CSUN’s health insurance at
www.csuhealthlink.com
ALTERNATE HEALTH INSURANCE
Government Sponsored Students
Students who are financially sponsored by the home country’s government must
email a copy of their Financial Guarantee Letter as their proof of health
insurance to [email protected]. Please include your first name, last name,
and CSUN ID number in the subject line of the email.
Alternate Student Health Insurance
If you prefer to purchase an alternate health insurance policy, please ensure that
it meets CSUN’s minimum health insurance policy requirements--see next slide
for these requirements. You must email your proof of insurance to
[email protected] for review. Please include your first name, last name, and
CSUN ID number in the subject line of the email.
MINIMUM HEALTH
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Your health insurance company must provide you with proof of insurance. The document must include ALL of the following information; otherwise, it will be denied. Health insurance cards are not accepted as proof of insurance.
Student’s first and last name must be clearly stated on the proof of coverage;
Students should be covered for the entire academic year or at the very least, the entire semester. The effective coverage start and end dates (mm/dd/year) must be clearly indicated on the proof of coverage;
Students are required to show minimum coverage of at least $100,000 for medical benefits;
In addition to the medical benefit, students must show at least $30,000 for emergency evacuation and repatriation benefits;
The deductible must not exceed $500;
Policies purchased in countries other than the United States must be officially translated in English;
All relevant amounts must be shown in U.S. dollars.
Please note: Policies that require students to pay for medical services first and then apply for a reimbursement will not be accepted.
Health Immunization Record
Required Immunizations: All students must show proof of health immunization for the following: Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Rubeola Hepatitis B (for students who are under 19 years)
Please submit your proof of immunization to the Klotz Student Health Center (SHC) as soon as possible. NOTE: Students will be unable to register for classes for their second semester at CSUN until each immunization requirement is met. Login to the web portal to check the status of the immunization hold in the middle of your first semester at CSUN. Contact the SHC for more information on services, costs and availability.
SEVIS AND
IMMIGRATION
REGULATIONS
• What is SEVIS?
• How to Maintain Your F1
Status
• Travel/Re-entry to U.S.
• Working in the U.S.
WHAT IS SEVIS?
Student and Exchange Visitor Information System
SEVIS is an online database that allows United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to track all international students. IESC communicates with immigration through SEVIS.
MAINTAINING YOUR F-1 STATUS
To maintain your student status, you must comply with immigration regulations and university policies by:
Registering in a full course of study;
Meeting deadlines;
Obtaining permission from IESC for certain situations.
Always consult with a FSA about the implications on your immigration status.
To be in compliance with F1 immigration regulations and the university polices, F1 students must enroll in full-time units every semester. Please refer to chart below.
Full-Course of Study
PROGRAM LEVEL MINIMUM NUMBER OF UNITS
NEEDED EACH SEMESTER
Bachelor’s degree 12
2nd Bachelor’s degree 12
Master’s degree 8
Doctorate 6* *DEPENDS ON SPECIFIC DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
Students who fail to enroll in full-time units by the last add/drop date of each semester will fall out of status and will need to apply for the reinstatement of their immigration status through USCIS.
COURSE REGISTRATION DATES
The Office of Admissions and Records will mail you your
registration appointment dates by mail for the first semester
ONLY. Afterwards, you will need to login to your CSUN
Student Portal to view your registration dates online.
To learn how to view your Registration
Appointment online, please click here and follow
the steps provided.
REGISTRATION APPOINTMENTS
Each academic term has three registration periods:
• Registration-by-Appointment Period – By appointment only, eligible students may access
SOLAR to add, drop or swap classes; change the grading basis of a class; and confirm their
schedule. Registration in repeated courses is not permitted at this time.
• Nonrestrictive Registration Period – Students may access SOLAR to add, drop and swap
classes; change the grading basis of a class; and review or confirm schedule. No appointment
is necessary. Registration in repeated courses is permitted beginning with the date published at
Repeat Policy.
• Late Registration/Schedule Adjustment Period – Late Registration and Schedule
Adjustment begins with the first weekday of classes. You may add and swap classes online
with permission numbers only, drop classes and change the basis of grading. Registration in
repeated courses is permitted with a permission number. To learn more, see Add and Drop
Classes.
To view Registration Periods and other dates by semester, go to Semester Calendars
Registration Instructions for
Undergraduate Students
Your academic advisor will contact you by email once you have been admitted to the
university. Your advisor will pre-register you in classes for your first semester.
Please wait until you are contacted by your academic advisor.
COLLEGE ACADEMIC
ADVISOR
CONTACT INFORMATION
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
(Freshmen students only)
To be determined [email protected]
(818) 677-3537
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
(Transfer Students only)
To be determined
(818) 677-3537
ENGINEERING & COMPUTER SCIENCE Reza Sayed [email protected]
SCIENCE & MATH Elizabeth Riegos-Olmos (818) 677-4558
ARTS, MEDIA, COMMUNICATION Larry Arbino [email protected]
(818)677-2024
HEALTH & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Mario Lopez (818) 677-2883
EDUCATION
(Deaf Studies Only)
To be determined
http://www.csun.edu/~sch_educ/
(818) 677-5116
HUMANITIES Marvin Villanueva [email protected]
(818) 677-4767
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Dorna Basiratmand [email protected]
(818) 677-2658
Registration Instructions for
Graduate Students
Graduate level students (Master’s Degree) should
contact their advisors of their major department for
guidance on their program and course requirements.
TUITION AND FEES
Students are responsible for paying all required tuition and
fees to University Cash Services. Please visit their website
for tuition payment information, including payment
methods and deadlines.
*WARNING* STUDENTS WILL BE DISENROLLED FOR NON-PAYMENT IF
FEES ARE NOT PAID BY THE POSTED PAYMENT DEADLINE.
Additional Resources
Academic Calendar
Semester Bulletin
How to Guides for Students
MAKING NORMAL
ACADEMIC PROGRESS
CSUN requires that all students pass their classes and maintain a
certain grade point average throughout their academic program.
PROGRAM LEVEL MINIMUM GPA REQUIREMENT
Bachelor’s Degree 2.0
2nd Bachelor’s Degree 2.0
Master’s Degree 3.0
Doctorate 3.0
Required Exams
ELM/EPT Exams
The CSU requires all students to take the English Placement Test (EPT) and the Entry Level Mathematics Test (ELM) after admission and prior to enrollment in classes at CSUN. Please click here for additional information on the ELM/EPT exams.
The Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam (UDWPE)
The UDWPE is a graduation requirement for ALL students.
Undergraduate students- university policy requires that you take the UDWPE no later than the semester in which you complete 75 units. If you do not take the exam by this deadline, you will have a hold placed on future registration for classes.
Graduate students- usually required to pass the UDWPE in order to achieve “Classified” status.
Please click here for more information on the UDWPE.
Concurrent Enrollment Definition: Taking a class(es) at another school in the U.S. while enrolled for classes at CSUN for fall and/or spring semesters. SEVIS record (I-20) remains at CSUN. Students may take classes concurrently at another school provided: They are enrolled in a minimum of 6 units (undergraduate) or 4 units
(graduate) at CSUN; The combined units will add up to a full-time course load each semester; They submit a completed Concurrent Enrollment Request form; Students submit proof of enrollment from the school where concurrent
enrollment is permitted within ONE WEEK of receiving the concurrent enrollment letter.
Students are responsible for: clarifying transfer requirements with academic departments; making sure that the classes they take at other institutions do not exceed the
permitted number of transferrable units to CSUN; getting permission from financial sponsor—if sponsored by home country’s
government/embassy. Please note: Summer and winter intersessions are considered optional sessions; therefore, continuing students may be permitted to take classes concurrently during winter and summer sessions and are not required to be enrolled at CSUN.
Online Courses
F1 students are permitted to enroll in one online class (equivalent to 3 units) per semester to count towards their full-time requirement. Please register for classes accordingly.
For example:
An undergraduate student can enroll in 9 units of in-class courses, and 3 units of an online course and still maintain his full-time status.
Note: If you have only one class left to graduate, this class must be an in-class traditional course to be in compliance with legal guidelines governing your F-1 status.
EXCEPTIONS TO THE FULL-TIME REQUIREMENT
All F1 students are required to be enrolled in full-time units. Only under special extenuating circumstances that fall within USCIS regulations and result in the inability to maintain full-time enrollment this semester, students may submit a completed Part-Time Request Form and supporting documents (if applicable) to IESC by the posted deadline for review. Failure to submit requests by this deadline will affect student’s immigration status. Please click here for information about the exceptions to the full-time enrollment requirement and then meet with your Foreign Student Advisor at the IESC. Important note: Dropping below full-time status without PRIOR authorization from IESC is a violation of your F1 status, which will jeopardize your legal immigration status.
Leave of Absence
Under certain circumstances, students can request a semester off during their program. This is called a Leave of absence. Students must meet with a FSA to discuss their situation and options. They are required to submit a completed Request for Leave of Absence form along with supporting documents. A student can request up to 2 semesters of a leave of absence; however, a leave of absence will be approved for one semester at a time.
Students who need to request a leave of absence for personal reasons may not remain in the U.S. in F-1 status. The I-20 for a student who will remain outside the U.S. will be terminated. A new I-20 may be issued for the semester in which the student will resume studies. Students who do not resume studies after two semesters will need to reapply to the university.
Medical Leave of Absence
Students approved for a complete medical leave of absence may return to their home country or remain in the U.S. based on the written recommendation of a qualified medical practitioner. They may request part-time status or a complete leave of absence based on medical reasons for no more than a total of 12 months during their academic program. Students who do not resume studies after two semesters will need to reapply to the university.
Personal Contact
Information
New students must update their U.S. address, telephone number and
emergency contact by updating the Student Portal. Once you update your
address, IESC will receive an automatic notification of the address
update, and we will report the changes in SEVIS. You have 10 days to
report any changes to your personal information through the CSUN
Student Portal.
Important: IESC cannot activate your SEVIS record if we do not have a
U.S. address for you. Please make sure you update your U.S. address
upon your arrival to the U.S.
U.S. Address and Emergency Contact
Information Update
Please click on this link to update your U.S. address and your emergency contact information: http://www.csun.edu/anr/soc/guides/personalinfo.html
Reporting Changes to IESC
Extension of Stay (please click)
If you are unable to complete your program of study by the expiration date noted in item #5 on your I-20 form you must apply for a program extension at least 60 days prior to that expiration date. Please fill out the “Extension of Stay” form.
Change of Major (please click)
You must report any change of your major and degree level to the IESC no later than 10 days after the change has been made by Admissions and Records and is visible on your web portal. IESC is required to report these changes in SEVIS. Please fill out the “Request for New I-20” form.
Transfer of SEVIS Record to new school
Students who wish to attend another school in the U.S. must submit a Transfer Release Form and a copy of the new school’s admission letter to IESC for review. Deadlines: New students who intend to transfer out to another school must request and
process their transfer no later than the first day of classes.
New students who entered the U.S. on an “Initial” CSUN I-20 and want to transfer to another school must request their SEVIS record to be transferred out no later than 30 days after their arrival into the US.
Continuing students must request their SEVIS record to be transferred out no later than the add/drop deadline of the following semester (at CSUN) in which they wish to transfer out OR no sooner than the last day of their final semester.
TRAVELING
Traveling Outside the U.S.
To re-enter the U.S. as an F1 student, you must have the following: • a valid passport (must be valid at least 6 months into the future); • valid F1 visa; • valid CSUN I-20; and • A valid travel signature—see below.
Travel Signature Students should request a travel signature on their CSUN I-20 from the IESC
before they leave the U.S. Travel signatures are granted to students who are eligible to continue in their
program upon their return to the U.S. Each travel signature is valid for one year provided the student continues to
maintain legal immigration status. Students who need to travel during the semester will need to notify all of their
professors to inform them of their absences. Students are responsible for making arrangements with their professors for any missed assignments/exams.
For travel signature information: Travel Signature Request Form Please check this website for any country specific travel warnings: http://travel.state.gov
EMPLOYMENT
OPTIONS
WORKING IN THE U.S.--LEGALLY
On-Campus Employment
On-campus employment is a benefit of an F-1 student. Employment is not guaranteed. International students are permitted to work on-campus:
• Part-Time (up to 20 hours per week) for spring and fall semesters • Full- Time (20+ hours per week) during summer and winter breaks
The Verification of International Student Status form must be endorsed by the IESC and submitted to the Office of Human Resources on campus.
You may start working AFTER employment authorization documents have
been submitted to HR.
Social Security Number: Students need to apply for a Social Security Number in order to get paid from their employer. If you need a Social Security Number, you must apply for one at a Social Security Administration Office.
Off-campus Employment F-1 students are non-immigrants; therefore, they are not eligible for Financial Aid. Sometimes students may experience severe financial hardship caused by unforeseen circumstances beyond their control. For example, the financial sponsor may become seriously ill, retire from employment, a natural disaster may impact the student's home country, etc. Eligible F-1 students may request a recommendation for Off-Campus employment authorization from the International and Exchange Student Center (IESC). Students must submit an official application to USCIS for work
authorization. If approved, international students are permitted to work off-campus:
• 20 hours per week or less when school is in session. • 40 hours per week during summer and winter breaks.
You may start working AFTER you receive your employment authorization document.
PRACTICAL TRAINING
Practical Training for F-1 students is intended to provide hands-on
practical work experience that is complementary to their academic
program. There are 2 types of practical training:
• CURRICULAR PRACTICAL TRAINING (CPT)
• OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT)
Detailed information is available through our employment workshops. Always consult with a Foreign Student Advisor BEFORE you accept employment in the U.S.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
CHECK YOUR EMAIL:
Forward your CSUN email to your regular email account – so you don’t need to check two email in-boxes!
If you have problems setting up your CSUN email account, please contact the CSUN IT Help Center.
Third Party Consent
IESC respects your privacy and will not share your personal, academic or
immigration information to anyone without prior written consent from you.
If you are unable to get in contact with an FSA or pick up documents from
IESC, you may authorize friends or family members (third party) to act on
your behalf. You must give permission in writing to IESC by completing
the Third Party Consent Form.
All new CSUN students must purchase a Photo ID card.
To obtain your Photo ID, you must bring $5.00 and additional identification
(e.g. valid California Driver's License, a DMV ID card, or a passport) to
University Cash Services in Bayramian Hall.
Your student ID card is required:
• for all transactions at CSUN
• to obtain campus services from the Library
• for the Student Health Center
• for the University Student Union
• to Vote in Associated Student elections
• to obtain tickets from the Associated Student Ticket Office at reduced rates
and to attend CSUN athletic events and selected other campus programs
free of charge.
CSUN STUDENT ID CARD
Use Campus Resources
University Counseling Services
Klotz Student Health Center
Oviatt Library
Learning Resource Center
Career Center
Know where to get information
University offices
Center on Disabilities
International & Exchange
Student Center
Klotz Student Health Center
Phone: (818) 677-3666
E-mail: [email protected]
Hours:
Mon – Wed: 8:00am-5:00pm
Thur: 9:00am–5:00pm
Urgent Care Only:
Fri: 8:00am–5:00pm
Services:
-Basic -Alternative -
Immunizations
-Lab, X-Ray & Pharmacy
-Sexual & Reproductive Health
-Specialists & Specialties
-Campus & Community
-Health Promotion/ Education
If you are ill, injured or have an
urgent medical need, you may
walk in to the Klotz Student
Health Center without an
appointment.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM
Location: Bayramian Hall- Room 520
Why Seek Services at University Counseling:
• The services are confidential and convenient.
• The services are free to regularly enrolled students.
• The staff are experienced clinicians: psychologists, counselors and
social workers.
Making an Appointment:
• Please call 818-677-2366 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday-Friday.
Services Offered:
• Individual Counseling
• Group Counseling
• Psychiatric Consultation
• Urgent Care Assistance
For information visit http://www.csun.edu/counseling/services/
University Counseling Center
Parking Information
STUDENT SEMESTER PARKING PERMIT: $ 180.00
YOU MUST PURCHASE ONLINE! MyNorthridge Portal Student Tab “My Financial Obligations”
“Parking Permits” Purchase Parking Permits Online
STUDENT DAILY PARKING PERMIT: $ 6.00 for Lots B1, B3 & B5 Parking Structures,
lots B6, E6, G3 structure, G4, G10,
UPA Parking Structure G9, lots F10 and G12.
Students with residential parking permits (R)
may park in any student parking lots,
the UPA parking structure (G9),
and Lot F10, located north of Lassen Street.
The Metro transit station which is located off of Vincennes Street, in
the west side of the campus, just north of University Hall. The Transit
center offers a convenient on-campus location to be dropped off or
picked-up on weekdays (no weekend service).
The following bus services operate from the Transit Center:
Metro Bus Line 167 (Plummer Street)
Metro Bus Line 741 (Reseda Rapid)
AVTA 787 Express (Antelope Valley)
Check www.metro.net for bus timetable information
Local Transportation
www.metro.net
Bicycle Theft Prevention
Do:
• Register your bicycle with CSUN's Bicycle Registration
Program.
• Use a quality, hardened "U" type lock, securing the main
(largest) portion of the frame and the front tire.
• Secure your bicycle to a bicycle rack. (University regulations do
not allow bicycles in campus buildings or securing your bicycle
to trees, sign posts, hand railings, etc.)
• Record the make, model, and serial number of your bicycle and
keep it in a safe place.
Don't:
• Leave your unlocked bicycle unattended "just for a minute". Use
a cable or chain lock, no matter how large as they are easily
defeated with bolt cutters.
CSUN Tram
Tram Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 5:30 pm .
Signs will be posted at the designated tram stops announcing service interruptions.
Tram Stop locations are:
Tram stop #1: west of UPA #4
Tram stop #2: south side F8 parking lot by UPA #9
Tram Stop #3: east of the soccer fields by the restrooms
Tram Stop #4: South of Redwood Hall
A bus continues the service during the hours of darkness Monday - Thursday from
5:30 pm to 10:30 pm.
The bus stops locations are located as follows:
Parking Lot F10
Same as tram stop #1: west of UPA #4
Same as tram Stop #4: South of Redwood Hall
The Meal Plan Office is located on the third floor of the Sierra Center inside The University Corporation, between Sierra Hall and Jerome Richfield Hall Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm Phone Number: (818) 677-2655 Email: [email protected] Mailing Address (Please copy exactly as is): The University Corporation Meal Plan Office 18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA 91330-8309 http://www.csun.edu/universitycorporation/residential.htm
Meal Plan Information
For Emergencies, dial 9-1-1 From Mobile Phones, dial 818-677-2111 For 24 hour Police Dispatch, dial 818-677-2111 Main campus location: Corner of Darby Avenue & Prairie Street. Main police headquarters are open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Substation is located in the G7 parking lot, south of UPA 14 in the housing complex. •Receptionist: 818-677-2266 •Parking: 818-677-2157 •Crime Prevention & Community Relations: 818-677-7922 •Administration: 818-677-2201 •"We Tip" Hotline: 818-677-TIPS (8477)
Dial the last four digits if using a campus phone.
• The Matador Patrol's primary mission is to provide the
university community with nighttime personal safety escorts
during the fall and spring academic sessions, Monday through
Thursday - from dusk until 11:00pm.
• To request this valuable personal safety service, please call
(818) 677-5042 or (818) 677-5048.
Incidents of computer theft, particularly laptops, are frequent on college campuses nationwide. (S.T.O.P.- Security Tracking of Office Property) for computer equipment and other electronic valuables such as cameras, PDA's (personal desktop assistants), projectors, iPods, etc.
THE FACTS:
• 97% of them are never recovered, according to the FBI.
• Data stored on the devices-financial data, personal documents, student records, etc - is critical.
• The equipment itself - notebooks, Blackberry's, PDA's, iPods, cell phones-are expensive.
The S.T.O.P. (Security Tracking of Office Property) program incorporates a security plate and warning label which are applied to the equipment being protected. This highly visible warning label and security plate (registered with S.T.O.P headquarters) warns would-be thieves by clearly marking the property ("Warning Police Identifiable") - making it difficult to resell the item.
If the security plate is tampered with, a chemically bonded "tattoo" stating "Stolen Property, Call 800-488-STOP" will be left behind on the surface of the property underneath the S.T.O.P security plate.
Cost: $10. Contact [email protected]
S.T.O.P.
Tips for Emergency Evacuations In the event of an emergency:
• Take all immigration documents with you;
• Contact us at [email protected]. Inform us of your location and how we can contact you.
• If you cannot get a hold of us, contact SEVP to let them know where you are and how they can reach you. Email to SEVP at [email protected]
• Also, contact your local embassy or consulate office for country specific updates.
• Visit www.travel.state.gov for important travel warnings.
• Further emergency resources can be located at: http://www-admn.csun.edu/publicsafety/emergency/index.htm
Important Reminders Continued
IESC does not require ANY fees for the services it provides to international students. No fees, under any circumstances, shall be submitted to IESC.
Ask questions. Do not assume anything.
Obtain clear information on all issues so that you do not make any mistakes.
This is the end of STEP 2a: Online Immigration
Advisement Session for International Students.
Please return to the Main MOODLE page and click
on the STEP 2b Link-International Student
Immigration Advisement Quiz.