Welcome to the University of Rhode Island! Traveling to a foreign country can be interesting and exciting but at times it may also be disorienting. This handbook was created to help you prepare for your exchange to our campus, to help make you feel more comfortable upon your arrival at the University of Rhode Island (URI) and make you aware of the different aspects of campus life. The handbook contains brief descriptions of some of the services you may need on campus and highlights events in which you may wish to participate. Please use the service offices listed in this guide to address any additional questions that you may have, as it is impossible for this handbook to answer all of your questions. You will be considered a full-time student of URI while you are on campus and it is important that you feel comfortable and integrate into the student body. We hope you have a pleasant experience and take full advantage of all URI has to offer! Please see the back of the handbook (APPENDIX 1) for a checklist of tasks to complete prior to and during your exchange at URI. IMPORTANT! WE HAVE PUT THE SYMBOL IN CERTAIN AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BOOK TO ALERT YOU OF INFORMATION THAT REQUIRES YOUR SPECIAL ATTENTION, HIGHLIGHTS AN IMPORTANT DEADLINE OR REQUIRES ACTION ON YOUR PART. THERE IS ALSO A CHECKLIST IN APPENDIX I THAT SERVES AS A GUIDE TO ENSURE YOU COMPLETE IMPORTANT TASKS BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER YOUR EXCHANGE TO URI. Please bring a copy of this handbook with you when you travel to URI so you may use it as a reference. Office of International Education & National Student Exchange 37 Lower College Road Kingston, RI 02881 (401) 874-5546 (401) 874-4573 www.uri.edu/international oie@etal.uri.edu 3 Table of Contents THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND ....................................................................................................... 4 PREPARING FOR YOUR EXCHANGE TO URI ................................................................................................. 5 E-CAMPUS ACCOUNT ACTIVATION ......................................................................................................... 5 COURSE REGISTRATION .......................................................................................................................... 5 REGISTRATION PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS .......................................................................................... 7 HOUSING ................................................................................................................................................. 7 ACCIDENT/SICKNESS INSURANCE ........................................................................................................... 8 IMMUNIZATION RECORDS ...................................................................................................................... 8 OBTAINING A VISA FOR STUDY IN THE U.S. ............................................................................................ 9 PACKING TIPS .......................................................................................................................................... 9 AFTER YOU ARRIVE IN THE U.S. .................................................................................................................. 9 ENTERING THE U.S. ................................................................................................................................. 9 OIE/NSE PICK-UP SERVICE ....................................................................................................................... 9 GETTING TO URI FROM T.F. GREEN AIRPORT ....................................................................................... 10 GETTING TO URI FROM LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT-BOSTON .................................................. 10 A NOTE ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ................................................................................................ 10 DORMITORY CHECK-IN .......................................................................................................................... 11 WELCOME WEEK ORIENTATION ........................................................................................................... 11 OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS & SCHOLARS ��� FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY ........ 11 COST OF ATTENDING URI ...................................................................................................................... 11 TERM BILL - PAYMENT OPTIONS AND FEES .......................................................................................... 11 PARKING AT URI .................................................................................................................................... 12 ACADEMIC LIFE ......................................................................................................................................... 12 THE CLASSROOM................................................................................................................................... 12 COURSE EVALUATION ........................................................................................................................... 13 ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE ........................................................................................................................ 13 LIFE ON CAMPUS ....................................................................................................................................... 13 URI STUDENT I.D. CARDS ...................................................................................................................... 13 HEALTH SERVICES .................................................................................................................................. 14 COUNSELING SERVICES ......................................................................................................................... 14 RELIGIOUS NEEDS ................................................................................................................................. 14 MONEY & BANKING .............................................................................................................................. 14 EXERCISE, FITNESS AND RECREATION .................................................................................................. 14 EMAIL, CELL PHONES & COMPUTING ................................................................................................... 14 STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND CAMPUS EVENTS ........................................................................................ 15 RAM TOURS........................................................................................................................................... 15 U.S. DRINKING LAWS ............................................................................................................................ 15 BEFORE YOU LEAVE URI ............................................................................................................................ 15 LEAVE A FORWARDING ADDRESS ......................................................................................................... 15 RESOLVE FINANCIAL MATTERS ............................................................................................................. 15 REQUEST THAT A TRANSCRIPT BE SENT TO THE HOME UNIVERSITY ................................................... 15 BEFORE YOU LEAVE DAY ....................................................................................................................... 16 4 STAYING IN TOUCH WITH HOME .............................................................................................................. 16 MAIL ...................................................................................................................................................... 16 TELEPHONE SERVICE ............................................................................................................................. 16 APPENDIX I ............................................................................................................................................ 17 THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND Our world needs a constant flow of big ideas, from new energy sources to breakthroughs in medical treatments. URI is prepared to help. We���ve reinvented the very way we teach, taking learning beyond the traditional classroom, and even creating new majors in response to the world���s evolving needs. We mix language, sciences, and other disciplines to develop international programs in business, engineering, pharmacy, and more. Here, you���ll be involved in active participation, dynamic collaborations, and an open exchange of ideas. We prepare you not only to thrive, but to lead the world through the rapidly changing 21st century. To learn more about what URI has to offer, we encourage you to explore the university���s website: http://www.uri.edu TO LEARN MORE ABOUT RHODE ISLAND: http://www.uri.edu/home/visitors/index.html http://www.visitrhodeisland.com/ 5 PREPARING FOR YOUR EXCHANGE TO URI The Office of International Education & National Student Exchange (OIE/NSE) acts as the liaison between your home institution and URI. The office assists with your paperwork and is responsible for your campus orientation. The office will help you with course registration, campus housing, accessing campus services, etc. The Office of International Education & National Student Exchange International Center 37 Lower College Road Kingston, RI 02881 oie@etal.uri.edu 401.874.5546 or 401.874.2395 Hours: Monday ��� Friday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm It is very important that you notify the OIE/NSE of the following: ? Changes in your contact information ? Housing requests ? Problems with course registration ? Request to be a part of the peer ambassador program The OIE sponsors our Peer Ambassador Program where we involve visiting and exchange students with current URI students to help with their adjustment to URI. Students must request a Peer Ambassador. The OIE will contact you with more information after your acceptance. E-CAMPUS ACCOUNT ACTIVATION When students initially go to register for classes on the e-Campus web page (http://www.uri.edu/ecampus/), first-time users will need to click on the link that says ���First Time Users Register Here.��� Using the URI Identification Number the Office of International Education provided, new users will then need to follow the directions provided on the e-Campus screens. The most important part of this process will be creating a user ID and password required to access the eCampus system in the future. (Please remember the User ID/ Password and do not provide them to anyone else). Important: The Student Identification Number is a student���s personal identification number at the URI. This number will appear on the student ID card and allow access to URI services. It is important to not share this number with any individuals other than official university personnel. COURSE REGISTRATION Visiting exchange students MUST register for fall classes in late March/early April and for spring classes in early October through the URI student registration system called e-Campus. Students may access 6 the e-Campus system by going to the e-Campus webpage (http://www.uri.edu/ecampus/) and clicking on the ���Log on to e-Campus��� link. From the e-Campus system, you can examine the courses offered during the semester you will be studying at URI and register for them as well. If students do not register on time, specific courses may not be available as they fill up quickly. ? Search for Courses After the e-Campus system has confirmed the new users��� user ID and password, students can then login to the e-Campus system from the main e-Campus web page by clicking on the ���Students Login��� link on the left side of the browser. Students should enter their user ID and password to access the system for registration. Once students are logged into the system they will see their ���Student Center��� page. To view courses that will be offered during the semester at URI, click on the ���Search for Classes��� button or ���Add a Class��� link. ? Register for Courses To register for classes, add courses to the ���shopping cart��� - follow the directions provided within the account. *Please remember to check the location and time of the course, as some courses are held at the Providence campus and are a far commuting distance for students. See Below: Course Title Class Code & # Class # Status 7 If students have difficulty using the e-Campus system, go to: http://web.uri.edu/ecampus/help/ to access step by step guides and tutorials on how to use e-Campus REGISTRATION PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS ? Course is closed / requires permission of instructor - meet with the instructor upon arrival to campus or contact them via e-mail to see if they will permit enrollment in their class. (Students can search for the e-mail addresses of faculty members by clicking on the ���Directory��� link at the bottom of URI���s main page ��� www.uri.edu). Please note: when communicating with faculty, students need to introduce themselves with their first and last names, their student ID number, the course number, copy of their home institution transcript and reasoning for requesting permission into the course. ? Not meeting pre-requisites ��� students must complete the ���Exchange Student Registration Worksheet��� and submit this to oie@etal.uri.edu. See the link below or Appendix I for a copy of this document. http://www.uri.edu/international/Exchange%20Student%20Registration%20Worksheet.pdf ? Internet Browser - In order to access e-Campus you need to be using a computer with an updated Internet browser. You should also be sure to change your computers default language to English before using the e-Campus system. Note: If instructors grant permission to enroll in their class, they will provide a ���permission number���. The ���permission number��� is a special number that will allow students to register for the class within their shopping cart in the e-Campus registration system. Refer to the online tutorials on how to use ���permission numbers��� - http://web.uri.edu/ecampus/help/ HOUSING ? On-Campus Housing Students who indicate their preference to live on campus in a student residence hall during the application process will be contacted by the OIE/NSE regarding accommodation assignments prior to departure to the U.S. Do not contact the URI Housing & Residential Life (HRL) Office to try and secure housing. Please see the following link for detailed information about housing at URI: http://housing.uri.edu/ ? Off-Campus Housing Off-campus housing is very limited and the OIE/NSE does not provide off-campus housing assistance. Students considering off-campus housing should take the following into consideration: o Regular public transportation service in the local area may be limited in certain areas so please arrange for transportation to campus. This can be very inconvenient and difficult without an automobile. 8 o Many times individuals renting apartments or homes give preference to those who wish to rent their property for the full academic year. Therefore, those looking to rent off-campus for only one semester may have more difficulty doing so. o Try to arrange for off-campus housing via the Internet several months before traveling to the U.S. or plan to arrive several days before the start of classes to search for off-campus housing. A good place to start searching for off-campus housing options would be the Commuter Housing Office website: http://www.uri.edu/commuter_housing/ Visit http://www.uri.edu/home/visitors/plan.html for a list of inns, motels and hotels near URI for those who plan to arrive before the start of classes and need temporary accommodations. ACCIDENT/SICKNESS INSURANCE All full-time domestic and international students and their dependents are required to purchase school health insurance unless evidence of comparable coverage in another plan is provided to the university through a completed waiver form. Information about the current costs for the URI Accident/Sickness Insurance Policy and the waiver process can be found on the URI Health Services Insurance webpage: http://health.uri.edu/insurance.php Unless the waiver is received by Health Services, the student will be billed for insurance coverage. The fees and regulations regarding what is considered comparable insurance are subject to change each academic year. There is no dental service on campus and dental coverage is not included in URI insurance. IMMUNIZATION RECORDS Rhode Island state law requires that students provide proof of immunity and testing for certain contagious and communicable diseases. ? Students will not be able to attend classes if the appropriate immunization documentation is not on file in the URI Health Service Medical Records Office. ? To determine which immunizations are required, go to the URI Medical Records webpage at: http://health.uri.edu/immunizations.php Immunization records MUST be mailed directly to the URI Health Services Medical Records Office or delivered upon arrival to campus but before the first day of class: URI Health Services Medical Records Potter Building 6 Butterfield Road Kingston, RI 02881 9 OBTAINING A VISA FOR STUDY IN THE U.S. Students will require a DS-2019 form and additional supporting documentation when applying for a visa to study in the U.S. In almost all instances these materials will be sent to the international office at your home institution. Please READ all instructions that are mailed in the letter that accompanies the DS-2019 form as well as the instructions printed on the back of the DS-2019 once it is received from the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS). For information on the OISS, please visit: http://www.uri.edu/iss PACKING TIPS ? Place personal/valuable necessities in carry-on luggage ? Mark all bags with home address and phone number inside and outside of the luggage ? Remember to leave photocopies of important documents (passport, airline tickets, etc.) with a responsible individual at home. In the event that these documents are lost or stolen, photocopies can help in obtaining replacement forms easier. ? Avoid bringing items that can be easily purchased upon arrival in the U.S. (i.e. linens, toiletries, towels, pillows, notebooks, pens, etc.) ? The U.S. is on a 110-volt electrical system while most countries are on the 210 or 220-volt system so remember to bring electrical adaptors for devices. ? If prescription drugs are needed, check with a physician and/or pharmacist about carrying a supply from home. Be sure to check carefully so the pharmacist can provide the correct prescription. ? If dependent on eyeglasses, either carry a spare pair or bring the lens prescription. There is an eye-doctor on-campus that students are able to see. ? Bring some cash in the form of USD with you on the plane for emergencies upon arrival in the U.S. NOTE: At the beginning of each semester, the OIE/NSE sponsors a shopping trip for students to purchase any necessary items (linens, utensils, etc.). More information will be provided after your acceptance. AFTER YOU ARRIVE IN THE U.S. ENTERING THE U.S. U.S. Immigration Services (USCIS) will require students to provide a valid passport, U.S. visa, and DS2019 form upon arrival. Once cleared by immigration, keep these documents in a safe location at all times while in the U.S. Students will need this documentation anytime they exit the U.S. or for other processes. Please consult the OISS website for information on immigration documents: www.uri.edu/iss OIE/NSE PICK-UP SERVICE The OIE/NSE offers an airport and train station pick-up during designated times at the beginning of the each semester. Materials regarding the dates, times, and how to arrange for a pick-up can 10 be found at http://www.uri.edu/iss/welcomeweek. Students must send the Arrival Services Form (available on the Welcome Week page) back to the OIE/NSE by the stated deadline in order to receive this service. It is important to note that while offered, the pick-up service is only available from T.F. Green Airport and the Kingston, RI Train Station. GETTING TO URI FROM T.F. GREEN AIRPORT ? By Bus ��� Take a Rhode Island Public Transport Authority (RIPTA) bus No. 20 to downtown Providence and then bus No. 66 directly from Providence to the URI Kingston campus. Travel time is approximately 1 hour and the fare is approximately 4-5 U.S. dollars ��� exact change is required so be sure to have small denominations of U.S. currency. Students can access the RIPTA schedule by visiting http://www.ripta.com. ? By Taxi ��� Taxi service from T.F. Green Airport is available. Most taxi services will charge a minimum of $60 for a fare between T.F. Green and URI. Travel time is approximately 40 minutes. Information on taxi services is available at the Information Desk near the baggage claim area in the airport. ? If expecting to arrive late in the evening when bus and taxi services are not available, there are several accommodation options near the airport. For a list of hotels and motels near the airport, check the URI Arrival Services Form provided. GETTING TO URI FROM LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT-BOSTON NOTE: The OIE/NSE does not offer any pick-up service at Logan airport in Boston. ? By Train - Take the airport shuttle to the subway (called the "T" by locals). Then take the "T" to South Station. At South Station, take an Amtrak train to the Kingston, RI Train Station. Students can access the Amtrak schedule by visiting http://www.amtrak.com. Travel time is just over 1 hour and tickets will cost approximately $30-$40 one-way. Students will need to take a bus or taxi from the Kingston Train Station. It is about a 5 minute drive from the station to campus. ? By Bus - Take the Peter Pan bus service from Logan Airport to the downtown Providence bus station. Travel time is approximately 1 hour. The schedule for these buses is posted at the bus stop in front of the terminal building. Students can access the Peter Pan bus schedule online by visiting http://www.peterpanbus.com/home/. Approximate cost from Logan Airport to Providence is $20 one way. Students will then need to transfer to the RIPTA bus to URI. A NOTE ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION The beginning of the fall and spring semesters at URI often starts around the same time as two national holidays (Labor Day in September and Dr. Martin Luther King Day in January). During these holidays, bus and train services may be operating on a holiday schedule with limited service. When scheduling your travel itinerary, please avoid travel on these days. Refer to the URI calendar (http://www.uri.edu/es/menus/acadcal.html) for the dates of these two holidays. 11 DORMITORY CHECK-IN Upon arrival at URI, students should go directly to their dormitory. All dormitories will have staff available to help students check into their rooms. Dormitory assignments will be communicated to students by the OIE/NSE prior to arrival. Students can obtain a URI campus map here: http://www.uri.edu/home/visitors/Map/index.html If for some unexpected circumstance, students arrive late in the evening, are unable to enter their dormitory and the OIE/NSE is closed, please go to Campus Police for assistance. The Campus Police phone number is: 401-874-2121 (Please see Telephone Service on Page 15 for instructions on placing calls in the U.S.) Once settled into rooms, students should notify the OIE/NSE regarding their arrival, obtain orientation materials, and gather other important information. WELCOME WEEK ORIENTATION At the beginning of each semester, the OIE/NSE provides a mandatory Welcome Week Orientation Program for exchange students. Information about the Orientation program, along with OIE/NSE office hours during the beginning of the semester, will be sent to you after acceptance to URI as a visiting exchange student and appear on the OIE/NSE web calendar that can be found at http://www.uri.edu/iss/welcomeweek.html. OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS & SCHOLARS ��� FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY Visiting international exchange students will be added to the International Students and Scholars email list (listserv) upon arrival on campus. It is important for students to check their email account on a regular basis for immigration updates via the ISS ListServ. COST OF ATTENDING URI Students should meet with the international coordinator at their home institution so they are clear on what fees they will need to pay in order to study at URI. If students experience a problem with billing that cannot be resolved alone, contact the OIE/NSE staff and they will assist with bill revision or adjustment. Visiting exchange students can view their bill by logging into the e-Campus and review the Term Finances section of the account. TERM BILL - PAYMENT OPTIONS AND FEES It is the student���s responsibility to check e-Campus for their term bill. If the bill is not paid on time, late fees will accumulate on the account. If a student does not pay their bill on time, the OIE/NSE will NOT be able to remove late fees. See the following website for more information: http://www.uri.edu/es/students/bill/paymentInfo.html 12 ? Payment Options: o IN PERSON: Pay via cash, check, or money order to Enrollment Services in Green Hall upon arrival (funds must be in U.S. dollars drawn from a U.S. bank or U.S. branch of an overseas banking institution) o ONLINE: Use a credit card or electronic payments from a U.S. bank [Service Charge Added] o PAYMENT PLAN: Set up an interest-free payment plan online to pay the term bill in monthly installments http://www.uri.edu/es/students/bill/mppletter.html o BANK ACCOUNT: Upon arrival, set up a U.S. bank account and have money wired from abroad to access funds to pay URI. ? Transcript Fee All exchange students attending URI, regardless of the institution they are from, must pay a one-time transcript fee to URI. This fee appears automatically on the student���s first URI bill. The transcript fee is currently $40 (subject to change). This fee allows students to obtain transcripts after they complete their study at URI. After paying this fee, students do not need to pay any additional fee in order to secure additional copies of their URI transcript in the future. ? Course Fee Students will be held responsible for paying course fees for certain courses that require additional costs for such items as art supplies, laboratory fees, etc. For information on course fees, please visit: http://www.uri.edu/es/acadinfo/acadyear/tuition.html PARKING AT URI If a student will be purchasing an automobile to commute to campus, it is important to note that all vehicles must have a valid URI parking pass when parking on campus and can only utilize designated parking areas. In order to obtain a URI parking pass, students must register their vehicle with URI Parking Services and pay a parking fee. For information on how to obtain a URI parking pass, parking fees, etc. go to the URI Office of Parking Services web site at: http://www.uri.edu/parking/ Students should obtain a temporary parking pass until they have registered their vehicle with the Office of Parking Services. Temporary parking passes may be accessed at the following link: http://web.uri.edu/parking/purchasedecal/ Vehicles that are on campus without a valid parking pass are subject to fines or may be towed. ACADEMIC LIFE THE CLASSROOM The URI academic year is divided into two halves called semesters. Exchange students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per semester. Classes meet Monday ��� Friday. Class time varies depending on the number of credits for the course and the number of times it meets per week. 13 THE FIRST CLASS AND BOOKS During the first class, professors will hand out a class outline called a syllabus. The syllabus will detail the materials that will be covered throughout the semester and inform students of the various dates throughout the semester that homework is due and when exams will be given. The syllabus will also contain rules and policies the professor has for the class and list all books required for the class. The books can be purchased at the URI Bookstore in the Memorial Union (http://www.uri.edu/bookstore/navigate/) Textbooks can be sold back to the bookstore at the end of the semester for a fraction of their original price. COURSE EVALUATION Instructors use a system of the following to evaluate students: ? Quizzes/exams ? Exams ? Term papers/research reports ? Presentations ? Class Attendance Note: It is very important to attend class, as many professors will lower the final grade if a student does not meet their class attendance requirement. ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE Students can seek assistance for coursework via the following methods: ? Consulting with the instructor of the course ? Academic Enhancement Center (AEC) http://www.uri.edu/aec/ ? The Writing Center http://www.uri.edu/writingcenter/ LIFE ON CAMPUS URI STUDENT I.D. CARDS The I.D. card is needed to access the various student services on campus such as the library, computer centers, dining services, etc. To obtain an I.D. card, visit the Campus Access Office on the first floor of the Memorial Union. Bring an official photo I.D. and URI Student I.D. number. Students may also ask about opening a RAM account. The RAM account is an easy way to make purchases at several participating vendors around campus. For more information stop by the Campus Access Office or visit their web page at: http://web.uri.edu/dining/ram-account/ 14 MEAL PLANS Any student living on-campus at URI will automatically be enrolled in a meal plan through URI���s Dining Services. Information about the student meal plans and Dining Services can be found at: http://www.uri.edu/dining/. HEALTH SERVICES Health Services provides medical assistance throughout the semester for emergencies and scheduled appointments. Students may also pick up prescriptions at the pharmacy located inside. http://health.uri.edu/ COUNSELING SERVICES The URI Counseling Center is open to all students and can assist with any type of personal adjustment problem students may experience. All conversations are confidential. http://www.uri.edu/counseling/ RELIGIOUS NEEDS There is a chaplains association on campus for students looking to attend services. The URI Chaplains Association can be contacted by phone at 401-874-2740. The website provides a complete listing of local places of worship and their locations (http://www.uri.edu/chaplains/). MONEY & BANKING The only bank on campus is the Rhode Island Credit Union. Students can open a savings account and checking account at the Credit Union. At most banks, students may obtain an ATM (Automated Teller Machine) card that can be used at ATMs throughout the United States. There are ATM���s located in the Kingston Emporium and several banks in Wakefield. Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard or American Express) are widely accepted throughout the U.S. as well. American Express, Visa, and MasterCard are in common use and convenient to have for large purchases. However, students with a credit card must be authorized to sign for their own purchases. EXERCISE, FITNESS AND RECREATION There are many facilities on-campus for sports, athletics or health-related activities. There are opportunities to exercise alone, participate in a group class, play on an intramural sports team, etc. http://web.uri.edu/campusrec/ EMAIL, CELL PHONES & COMPUTING All URI students may obtain an email account. The username will be the e-Campus username @my.uri.edu. For instructions on how to set up the email account, visit: http://www.uri.edu/its/communications/email.html Students looking for assistance obtaining a U.S. cell phone can visit: https://ramcomputers.uri.edu/shop-cellular 15 URI offers students access to an abundance of computer facilities and assistance. For information on the location of computer labs, computer help, computer lab hours, etc. visit the URI Office of Information Services website at: http://web.uri.edu/its/teaching/student-facilities/. For computer and/or laptop support, please visit: https://ramcomputers.uri.edu/ STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND CAMPUS EVENTS There are a variety of activities and events that occur throughout the academic year. Students should consult the URI Events Calendar for the latest announcements: http://events.uri.edu/ RAM TOURS Throughout the academic year, the university arranges off-campus travel opportunities for students called Ram Tours. Ram Tour activities are reasonably priced for students and are a good way to experience other aspects of life in the U.S. For more information: http://www.mu.uri.edu/ramtours.html U.S. DRINKING LAWS * The legal drinking age in the U.S. is 21. There are no exceptions.* BEFORE YOU LEAVE URI LEAVE A FORWARDING ADDRESS Students are required to leave a forwarding address to the following locations: ? OIE/NSE ? Union Express Office in the Memorial Union. ? Enrollment Services in Green Hall ��� this should be updated via e-Campus ? Companies from which students received services throughout the exchange RESOLVE FINANCIAL MATTERS ? Pay term bill via e-Campus or with Enrollment Services in Green Hall ? Close any bank, checking or credit card accounts opened during the exchange NOTE: URI will not release the transcript (grades) for any student that owes the university money until all indebtedness is resolved. REQUEST THAT A TRANSCRIPT BE SENT TO THE HOME UNIVERSITY Before departure, request a transcript (grades) via e-Campus to be sent back to the home institution. Instructions: ? Log onto e-Campus and click on the ���Official Transcript��� option that is found in the drop-down menu of the ���Academics��� section of the Student Center. ? Specify the number of transcripts to order and to which addresses they should be sent. ? For addresses in the home country, please be sure to provide complete and specific address information, including country name. 16 ? Requests must be submitted by pressing the ���submit��� button after all address information has been entered. ? Please be advised that the Office of International Education staff cannot request a transcript on behalf of a student due to U.S. confidentiality laws. BEFORE YOU LEAVE DAY The OIE/NSE will organize a ���Before You Leave Day��� for visiting students at the end of the semester to ensure their term bill is paid, transcripts can be issued, and complete an evaluation. Students will be notified via email regarding the date for Before You Leave Day and are expected to attend. STAYING IN TOUCH WITH HOME MAIL Students will need to go to the Union Express Office in the Memorial Union (Level 1) to obtain a Union Express mailbox in order to receive mail for the time they are on campus. In the meantime, students may have your correspondence sent to the following address: ���Your Name��� C/o: International Center University of Rhode Island 37 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881 USA Mail from abroad can take from 7-10 days to travel to the U.S. Take this into consideration when mailing urgent documents or letters that must arrive at its destination by a particular deadline. TELEPHONE SERVICE The telephone system in the U.S. is based on ten digits, using the numbers from 0 to 9. The first three digits of a phone number are its area code. Area codes designate a certain area in the U.S. The digits ���401��� are used as the area code for the entire state of Rhode Island. Area codes usually appear in parentheses in front of the seven-digit telephone number. For example: (401) 874-5546. In the event of an emergency, dial ���911��� for assistance. If on campus, dial ���911��� or ���2121��� for emergency assistance. For non-emergencies while on campus, students may contact the Campus Police at 874-2121. To call overseas, dial in the following sequence: 011+ country code + city code + local number To call overseas with operator assistance dial the following sequence: 01+ country code + city code + local number If unsure of the country and city codes, LDPost offers a good reference at: http://www.longdistancepost.com/Country_City_Telephone_Codes.htm 17 APPENDIX I CHECKLIST OF IMPORTANT TASKS FOR INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE STUDENTS STUDYING AT URI Before Arriving at URI ? Log into the e-Campus system and register for classes once the OIE has provided the student ID number ? Send the Welcome Week Events Form and Arrival Services Form to oie@etal.uri.edu ? Book flight based on the arrival date listed at http://www.uri.edu/iss/welcomeweek ? Apply early for the U.S. Student Visa ? Mail immunization records to URI���s Health Services/Medical Records Office ? Log onto the URI Health Services/Insurance Office website and complete the online ���Insurance Waiver��� if planning to waive URI���s Accident/Sickness Insurance: http://health.uri.edu/insurance.php After Arrival at URI ? Check-in with the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) at 37 Lower College Road regarding arrival and immigration issues. Bring the student visa and passport. STUDENTS MUST VISIT THE OISS DURING THEIR FIRST WEEK AT URI! ? Visit the OIE/NSE to pick up the ���Welcome Packet��� ? Attend the mandatory Welcome Week Orientation provided by the OIE/NSE ? Acquire a student identification card in the Campus Access Office located in the Memorial Union ? Confirm that the OIE has current address and contact information for the exchange period. Notify the OIE if/when address/contact information changes. ? Pay the term bill early to avoid late fees! This can be done online with a credit card or by check or money order to Enrollment Services in Green Hal 18 APPENDIX II URI VISITING EXCHANGE STUDENT REGISTRATION WORKSHEET Using this worksheet & the online schedule of courses at http://www.uri.edu/ecampus/, plan your schedule. (Ensure course-selection tables are complete. You must include the URI course specific number) Then, register for your courses online at the same web site. If you have problems, follow the instructions below, and we will assist you. First-Choice (F) Course Selections: Course Course Code & # Class No. (REQUIRED) Days & Time CR 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Alternate Course (A) Selections: Class No. (REQUIRED) Days & Time CR 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Seeking Assistance: If you cannot enroll in your courses, answer the following questions & submit this completed worksheet to oie@etal.uri.edu. 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