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Spring 2010 Orientation
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Spring Orientation 2010

Western Carolina University and the Office of International Programs and Services welcome you to Cullowhee, North Carolina!Currently, WCU hosts international and exchange students from more than 20 countries. All students participating in orientation activities should recognize that they are now part of the WCU community. The presence of International students, scholars and exchange visitors enriches the WCU campus environment and diversity of this academic institution.

The Office of International Programs and Services (IPS) coordinates New International Student and Exchange Visitor orientation to provide important information about the University, its academic system, campus facilities, residential living, immigration and visa regulations, and other support services. The IPS orientation offers a thorough explanation about the educational and cultural atmosphere at WCU and the surrounding commmunities of Cullowhee and Sylva. The orientation also provides an initial opportunity for all new internationals and exchanges to meet and create relationships with other new and continuing WCU students.

Immigration regulations require all international students and exchange visitors to register their presence in the US within 30 days of the program start date listed on each individual's immigration document (I-20/DS-2019). Registration into SEVIS takes place during the orientation.

Arrive on Tuesday or Wednesday, January 5-6, 2010.
Mandatory Orientation begins on Thursday, January 7, 2010 and will occur until WCU classes begin on Monday, January 11.

All new and transfer international students and exchange visitors must bring their passport, I-94, I-20 (or DS-2019) and any other immigration documents to the IPS Office -- 109 Cordelia Camp Bldg. between the first day of arrival to Western Carolina University and the first day of classes.

With regards to arrival schedules / time and date, all new international students and exchange visitors must notify via email the International Student Advisor

Chris Pedo -- copedo@email.wcu.edu
or call 828.227.2557

Student Type	Documents Required
All F-1 and J-1 Visa Holders	Original I-20/DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility (stamped at the port of entry) for the student and any dependents Original passport, visa, and I-94 card (issued at the port of entry) for the student and any dependents Proof of health insurance coverage J-1 students are also required to show proof of health insurance coverage for any dependents
Transfer F-1 Visa Holders	Bring the documents mentioned above as well as the following: All previous I-20s
Dependents of Primary Visa Holders	New students who are dependents with the visa status of F-2, J-2, L-2, or H-4 must bring immigration documents for themselves as well as the primary visa holder (spouse or parent). Generally this includes the I-20/DS-2019, passport, visa, and I-94 card. Also bring proof of health insurance coverage.
Other Primary Visa Holders	New students who hold any other visa category should bring all documents related to their immigration status, including the passport, visa, and I-94 card. Also bring proof of health insurance coverage.