October 29th, 2018

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Travel Signature

Important Travel Reminders: If you are planning on travelling outside the U.S. over Thanksgiving on F or J visa status, please make sure you have a valid travel signature on your F-1/F-2 I-20 or J-1/J-2 DS-2019. Also, please be sure that your passport is valid. When you enter the U.S. in nonimmigrant status, your period of stay is reflected on your Form I-94 and may be limited to the expiration date of your passport, even if your visa or USCIS Approval Notice expires at a later date. Please be sure to send a copy of your new I-94 (and visa if applicable) to International Student & Scholar Services at international@ua.edu each time you return to the U.S. To print a copy of your I-94 document visit www.cbp.gov/i94.

Will Spring be your Final Semester?
Submit Last Semester Memo

Are you nearing graduation? If so, please review the Final Semester Checklist page to make sure you will have a smooth transition into life after Alabama.

If you are in your final semester you may enroll in less than 12 credit hours of classes if you require less than full-time enrollment to graduate. This exception is only for the final semester of study. Just remember that you must submit the less-than-full-time authorization form found here.

Registration and Online Course Limit Reminders
F-1 and J-1 students are required to maintain a full-time course load during fall and spring semesters. Full time enrollment generally means Graduate students must enroll for at least 9 credits and Undergraduate students must enroll for at least 12 credits every semester. Full details on enrollment requirements and exceptions can be found here.

Only 1 on-line class (i.e. 3 credit hours) per semester may count towards a “full course of study.” For example, an undergraduate student is required to register for 12 credits per semester to maintain full time status. Of the 12 required hours only 3 credit hours may be on-line. Any additional hours above the 12 required hours for an undergraduate student may be either regular campus classes or on-line.

If you are planning to take any classes at another institution as a transient student during the spring semester, you must first enroll at The University of Alabama in a total of 12 credit hours as an undergraduate student or 9 credit hours as a graduate student to be validated as a full-time student in SEVIS. Once the full-time requirement is met at UA, you can request and print out a Letter of Transiency via myBama to be able to take classes at another institution. A tutorial for requesting a transient letter can be found on University Registrar office’s website.

If you are in your final semester and need to be enrolled less than full time, you must submit the less than full time authorization form found here.

“Moments on the Mic” is scheduled for Friday, November 9, 7:00 – 8:15 PM. If you would be interested in performing, whether it be poems or songs please apply in advance in order to “get the mic.” The deadline to apply is October 31 at midnight.

TO APPLY:
1. Email diversity@ua.edu showing interest as well as send a copy of the poem/music you wish to perform
2. Diversity and Inclusion will send an email confirmation approving the piece along with the time you will be performing

Please be advised there are a few rules when it comes to performed poems/art. Please avoid any overly sexual or profane forms of art. Which means use of profanity without purpose of message will not be allowed. If students are unsure on whether their poem meets these requirements they are more than welcomed to send their pieces of work through email. If there are any further questions or interest please feel free to contact Jasmine Coleman (254)-383-7621 or email at diversity@ua.edu.

International Spouse Group

International Spouse Group meets weekly from 10- 11:30am in 105 B.B. Comer Hall, and provides support to international student, scholar, faculty, or staff spouses or partners.
This semester they have been touring around campus, including visiting the Gorgas House and the Bryant Museum.
This coming week, Oct. 31, they will not be meeting during their normal time from 10-11:30am. Instead they are encouraging their members to come to the Halloween Party that ISSS is hosting from 3-4:30pm in room 105 B.B. Comer Hall and learn about Halloween.
If you an international student who is married, share with your spouse about International Spouse Group.

Throughout the academic year (August through May), Capstone International Services and Capstone International Center hosts a weekly event, Capstone International Coffee Hour.
All International and American students, scholars, faculty and friends are welcome to join.
Come and enjoy coffee, tea, snacks,and conversation with our friends from around the world!

Language Partner Program: If you want to practice your English skills, then tis is for you! Get paired with a Native English speaker and practice your conversational English with them each week for one hour. Contact Sarah Saeed for more details or to sign up for a language partner at srsaeed@ua.edu.
The Fulbright Experience: Come learn about the Fulbright program as UA Fulbright Alumni share their experiences and offer valuable advice for their applicants. Fulbright is a program where Americans can study or teach abroad, and internationals can come study or teach in the US. Come to Capital Hall on Nov. 13 from 5-7pm to learn more about this program and enjoy some free food!
For more information, please email Beverly.Hawk@ua.edu or check our websiteGlobal café.ua.edu.

Commit To Eat!!!

Support the Alabama Women's wheelchair basketball team
and enjoy some great food!

Pyro's Fire Fresh Pizza

Wednesday November 14, 2018 4:00pm-9:00pm
1320 McFarland Blvd East, Suite 720 Tuscaloosa, AL

Donating Back: 20%

Commit To Eat

Academic Calendar

October 29, 2018: Registration for Spring 2019 begins
October 31, 2018: Last day to drop a class with a "W"
November 4, 2018: Daylight Saving Time ends
November 21-23, 2018: Thanksgiving Break / No Classes