Dear Students: We look forward
to seeing you and helping you with any concerns you may have. Please
read this newsletter; we feel it contains important information on special
events, regulations and student recognition. For more information
read our new website at www.csudh.edu/csudh/isso/isso.htm
We hope you have a good semester!
Diana and Dan
NAME OF STUDENT & CAMPUS TRANSFERRED FROM CITIZENSHIP MAJOR / MINOR
1. Mr. Afsar Alp,Yildiz
Technical University Turkey MBA
2. Mr. Onur Gokhan
Cakir, Middle East Technical University Turkey MBA
3. Mr. Irfan Bora
Celik, Mechanical East Technology University Turkey MBA
4. Ms. Chi-Ting Gigi
Chen,University of La Verne Taiwan, ROC EducationComputer Based (MA)
5. Ms. Shu-Mei Tracy
Chen, National Taiwan College of Arts Taiwan, ROC MBA
6. Mr. Sanjeev Ramesh
Chhabria, Bangalore University India MBA
7. Ms. Neena Devi
Chipalu, Los Angeles Harbor Community College Nepal Business AdministrationMarketing
(BS)
8. Ms. Yasemin Hatice
Eralp,Marmara University Turkey MBA
9. Mr. Deurim Erdogan,Istanbul
University Turkey MBA
10. Ms. Tzu-Jung Ammie Huang,El
Camino Community College Taiwan, ROC Business AdministrationComputer Information
Systems (BS)
11. Mr. Kamrul Huq, Los Angeles
Harbor Community College Bangladesh Business AdministrationMarketing (BS)
12. Ms. Yuichiro Inagaki, Santa
Monica Community College Japan Political ScienceSociology (BA)
13. Mr. Tao Jiang,Nanka University
China, PRC MBA
14. Ms. Sommuk Jianswatwathana,Language
System International College of English (ESL) Thailand PsychologySociology
(BA)
15. Ms. Siriwan Kaewplengsrisakul,C.S.U.D.H.
American Language Culture Program (ALCP) Thailand PsychologySociology (BA)
16. Mr. Guclu Karagur, Istanbul
Technological University Turkey MBA
17. Mr. Young-Keun Kim, Inha
University Korea, ROK MBA
18. Ms. Yonghong Li,C.S.U. Los
Angeles ALCP (ESL) China, PRC Clinical ScienceCytotechnology (MS)
19. Ms. Yen-Hsi Clare Lin,University
of La Verne Taiwan, ROC English-TESL(MA)
20. Mr. Rumi Matsui,Santa Monica
Community College Japan Applied Studies (BS)
21. Mr. Masahide Nakagawa,Santa
Monica Community College Japan Business Administration Finance (BS)
22. Mr. Hidehiko Nomiyama,C.S.U.
Dominguez Hills New Program Japan Business AdministrationMarketing (BS)
23. Mr. Kittinart Bert Nunthong,Language
System International College of English (ESL) Thailand MBA
24. Mr. Phillip Ike Ogbuehi,UCLA
Nigeria Education Teaching Credential (MA)
25. Mr. Victor Olomukoro,University
of Benin Nigeria MPA
26. Ms. Kumiko Owada,Turtle Mountain
Community High School Japan Biology (BS)
27. Mr. Bilgehan Savas Ozsoz,
Marmara University Turkey MBA
28. Mr. Cherdchai Papan, C.S.U.
Long Beach ALCP Thailand MBA
29. Ms. Tanya Grace Pintabona,
University Of New Mexico Australia Psychology Sociology (BA)
30. Mr. Khateeb Gazali Qaiser,C.S.U.
Dominguez Hills Overseas Studies College India Computer Science (BS)
31. Mr. Mohammed Imranur Rahman,Los
Angeles Harbor Community College Bangladesh Business Administration Marketing
(BS)
32. Mr. Ravindra Asitha Samarawickrema,University
of Moratuwh Sri Lanka MBA
33. Ms. Anuja Bharat Shah,University
of Mumbai India Quality Assurance (MS)
36. Ms. Ching-Ting Helen Tu,
American University Taiwan, ROC MBA
37. Ms. Kyoko Yamamoto, Los Angeles
Harbor Community College Japan Business Administration Marketing (BS)
38. Ms. Nan Zhuang, Los
Angeles Harbor Community College China, PRC MBA
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Adding and Dropping Classes -- The last day to add or drop a class without penalty for the fall semester is Thursday, September 14th. The process to "add" a class requires the instructor's signature on an “Add/Drop” card issued from the Registrar's Office. You must also have prior approval to drop below full-time enrollment from the International Student Advisor in the ISSO or you are out-of-status with the INS.
Refund of Fees -- This is not automatic. You must complete a "Refund Application" form from the Registrar’s Office. The deadlines to apply for non-resident tuition fee refunds are scheduled as follows:
100% - Thursday, September 3rd
50% - Monday, September 24th
90% - Monday, September 10th
30% - Monday, October 1st
70% - Monday, September 17th
20% - Monday, October 8th 0% - Tuesday, October 9th
COURSE REPETITION -- Undergraduate students may repeat and cancel a maximum of 18 semester units in which grades of “C-,” "D+,” "D," "F" or "U" were earned (“I” grades turn to “F” grades in one semester). In computation of grade point averages the recently earned grades and grade points are used for the repeated courses. The original grade on the academic record is not changed or eradicated but is annotated as being discounted from grade-point average calculations. The "Notice of Repeated Course" form is available in the Registrar’s Office.
APPLICATION
FOR GRADUATION
All degree candidates must
file an "Application for Graduation" with the Registrar’s Office in accordance
with the following schedule:
TO GRADUATE AT THE END OF: YOU MUST FILE BY:
UNDERGRADUATE BACCALAUREATE (B.S. OR B.A.):
FALL 2000
FEB.15, 1999 TO APRIL 15, 2000
SPRING 2001
APRIL 15, 2000 TO SEPT.15, 2000
SUMMER 2001
NOV.15, 1999 TO FEB. 15, 2000
GRADUATE MASTER DEGREE (M.S. OR M.A.):
FALL 2000
MARCH 15, 1999 TO MAY 15, 1999
SPRING 2001
OCT.15, 2000 TO DEC.15, 2000
SUMMER 2001
FEB.15, 2001 TO MARCH 15, 2001
NOTE: Completion for degree requirements
is the student's responsibility and, therefore, each student must be thoroughly
familiar with procedures and information about graduation. If you
have any questions, please contact a University Catalog or check with your
academic advisor in your major. Undergraduates can meet with a "General
Studies Advisor" in the University Advisement Center (UAC), located in
the Small College Complex (SCC) room M-110, telephone number (310) 243-3538
or read their website at
http://www.csudh.edu/csudh/ar2000/advise.htm.
The ISSO has a new dynamic website for your viewing pleasure. Read about new government regulations linked to the INS website. Contact your own embassy through our website. Connect with the Office of Admissions & Records. Get ideas on where to vacation, rent a car or how to file your income tax with the IRS. Check it out! WWW.CSUDH.EDU/CSUDH/ISSO/ISSO.HTM
USA SOCIAL SECURITY CARD
The CSUDH Office of the Registrar and for the Payroll Office uses your American social security number for identification purposes. In addition banks require that you have a U.S. social security number before allowing you to open an in-country checking account. If you do not have an American Social Security Card please pick up an application form in the ISSO. Once you drop your application form off at a Social Security Office it will take up to four (4) weeks before you receive your own social card.
Three Social Security Offices
nearest our campus: North-171 East Compton Blvd., Compton,
South-1320 Atlantic Ave., Long
Beach and West-22600 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance.
REMINDER FROM THE ISSO
International Student Medical Insurance -- All international students attending CSU Dominguez Hills must have a CSUDH international medical insurance policy issued by the Somerton Student Insurance Services. The annual 12-month coverage for August 2000 through August 2001, premium cost is $490 ($41 per month). The CSUDH international student medical insurance is a comprehensive benefit plan designed to protect you against unforeseen medical expenses while studying in the USA. Besides coverage due to injury or sickness and hospitalization expenses it includes medical evacuation country or repatriation to your home country of citizenship.
International students who are not covered by this mandatory health insurance policy will automatically have an international "hold" placed on their touchtone registration access mailer by the ISSO until evidence of health insurance is on record in the ISSO filing system (CSU Executive Order #622).
INS POLICIES & PROCEDURES
1. TRAVELING OUTSIDE OF THE USA -- All F-1 visa students cannot travel outside the USA, without the DSO signature on page 4, of their current I-20. Your DSO signature is good for traveling up to six (6) months without a new travel validation. Make sure you request this travel endorsement up to six (6) weeks in advance of your trip. Without a travel validation you may have difficulty reentering the USA and get a $70 INS fine. Remember that you need to have your I-20 Form validated before traveling to Mexico or Canada. This process takes minutes once you make an appointment with your ISA in the ISSO (telephone (310) 243-2215).
2. ON-CAMPUS JOBS -- Students with an F-1 visa may work on-campus in any job for a maximum of 20 hours per week or less. All students seeking on-campus employment should read the CSUDH "Jobtaker" bulletin listed as job opportunities on the website at http://www.csudh.edu/fin_aid/.
Once a student is offered an on-campus job they must turn in a copy of their I-20 Form, a SPAR Form and I-9 Form in the University's Human Resources Office located in the 5th floor of the library (aka: ERC) room B-516. Your International Student Advisor (ISA) will eventually need to sign these forms. Please remember that international students do not qualify for “work study” positions.
3. CURRICULAR WORK PERMIT FOR OFF CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT -- Curricular Practical training off-campus work permit (prior to your graduation) may be available to you. Curricular training is an off-campus work permit for up to twenty (20) hours per week or less in a job related to your major/minor. Undergraduate students who have completed the past two (2) consecutive semesters enrolled full-time at CSUDH are eligible to apply. Graduates can apply for curricular training their first semester at CSUDH. Both graduate and undergraduate students must have a job offer in writing and apply through the International Student Services Office (ISSO).
The last day to apply for an off-campus 20 hour per week curricular permit this fall with the ISSO is 3 p.m., Thursday, September 14th. You must bring your I-20 Form with you for processing this work permit.
4. POST PRACTICAL TRAINING WORK PERMIT -- A forty (40) hour per week work permit (after you graduate) for 12 months. This period allows an international student who graduates an opportunity to work in a job related to their field of study full-time both on-or-off campus. One does not need a job offer in order to receive a post practical training work permit.
Students who graduate fall 2000, on December 19th, must apply for their Post Practical Training work permit with the CSUDH ISSO. The filing period for post practical training is from Monday, October 2nd through, Monday, February 20, 1997 by 3 p.m.
Your exit interview allows the international Student Advisor (ISA) to process your INS forms around your career goals and objectives.
JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP
On Tuesday, October 10th, from 4 to 5 p.m., attend a workshop on your employment options. The Student Development Office and ISSO staff will review with you how to find an on campus job and how to file for INS curricular practical training and post practical training work permits. The Job Search Workshop for international students will be held in the Small College Complex room E-153.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CLUBS ON-CAMPUS
The following is a list of different international student organizations that will be active on-campus this fall semester 2000:
1. Chinese Student Association
(CSA); assist Mandarin speaking students
2. International Student
Association (ISA); assist, support and represent F-1 visa students
3. Phillipino Educational
And Cultural Experience (PEACE); academic support, cultural &
social
activities
THE LOKER STUDENT UNION houses the Office of Student Activities. Mr. Randy Zarn, Director, and his staff are dedicated to providing a rich, multifaceted schedule of events and programs throughout the academic year. Students are encouraged to be involved in student activities as well as the numerous clubs and organizations available on campus. For more information about club activities, stop by their office located in the Loker Student Union, telephone (310) 243-3559, e-mail: union@csudh.edu or http://www.csudh.edu/usu/.
CHINESE STUDENT ASSOCIATION (CSA) Mr. Chien-Hao Feng is the President of the CSUDH Chinese Student Association (CSA). Chien-Hao is majoring in economics (BA). He is a citizen of Taiwan, ROC. His telephone number is (310) 771-0861 or e-mail him at Icych@hotmail.com. Mr. Steven Zhiwei Chen is the CSA Vice President. Steven is majoring in business and comes from Taiwan, ROC. Dr. Dorothy Fisher, Associate Professor, Computer Information Systems sponsor the CSA. The Cultural Division Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Los Angeles supports our CSUDH Chinese Student Association. The CSA will have several special events this semester. If you want to get involved with this club call (310) 243-3575 or FAX (310) 516-4132 or E-Mail: DFisher@dhvx20.csudh.edu.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCATION (ISA) Ms. Veebha Chandrakant Bhatt is President of the CSUDH International Student Association (ISA). Veebha is a citizen of Malaysia. She is majoring in our undergraduate program in communications advertising. Ms. Keri Su-Ann Bailey is vice president of the ISA. Keri is majoring in mathematics. She is a citizen of the Caribbean Island Trinidad & Tobago (T&T). They can be contacted at the ISSO telephone number (310) 243-2215 or through the new ISA website at www.csudh.edu/csudh/isso/isso.htm.
PRAISE & RECOGNITION
Ms. Yonghong Li, graduate student from China, PRC, majoring in our Clinical Sciences Cytotechonology program is this years recipient of a scholarship from the prestigious Chinese Society of Los Angeles. Yonghong competed with students from all the colleges and universes in Southern California. A dinner banquet will be held in her honor in Chinatown in October. A big “congratulations” from the ISSO to Ms.Yonghong Li!
Mr. Edbar Zaman, business administration major with a concentration in CIS from Bangladesh, was appointed as this year’s CSUDH Associated Students Incorporated (ASI) Vice President of Operations. Edbar is available to answer questions about your social needs. He is interested in assisting international students with their campus activities. He represents you and 160 other foreign students in your student government. Contact him today for information on how your student government can help you enjoy campus life! Telephone him at (310) 243-3686 or (714) 952-9470 or e-mail him at P51Mustang1@collegeclub.com or Ezaman@dhvx20.csudh.edu.
Take a break with our own chauffeur driven “Toro Productions - On the Road Again” excursions. This fall semester you can white water raft down the South Fork of the American River for $185 (Oct. 13th – 15th) or visit the wonderful Getty Museum for $8 (Nov. 17th). Sign up now in the Loker Student Union to reserve your seat on the bus.
WEB SITE OF DISTINCTION
To find out the value of your
foreign currency exchange with the US Dollar read http://www.xe.net/ucc
TIDBITS
CSUDH SCHOOL COLORS AND MASCOT
-- University colors are burgundy red and gold. Our mascot is the
Toro (aka: bull).
A large mural of our Toro mascot
is painted on the wall inside the gymnasium near the basket courts.
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME -- Sunday, October 29th, set your clock back one hour. Remember to fall behind and spring ahead in April one hour.
The International Student News
Bulletin is a publication of the International Student Services Office
(ISSO) at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Established
in 1981. Quarterly publication of the ISSO News Bulletin: SUMMER
- September, FALL - November, WINTER - February and SPRING - April. The
deadline to submit articles for any coming bulletin is three weeks before
publishing. Announcements for the coming Fall ISSO News Bulletin are October
31, 2000. Announcements, Articles and other kinds of information
to be considered for inclusion in the coming News Bulletin must be typed
and handed or Faxed to the ISSO two weeks prior to the publication date
noted above. Forward your articles to the ISSO by; E-MAIL:
DJoseffini@CSUDH.EDU or FAX (310) 516-4132. For more information
read our new Website at www.csudh.edu/csudh/isso/isso.htm. Duplicated by
CSUDH Fast Copy Center, Ms. Cynthia L. Brown. The ISSO reserves the
right to edit or deny materials submitted for publication.
10/11/00