F-1
Student Overview
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Welcome
to the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), your gateway to unlimited opportunities
in medicine, dentistry, research, public health, nursing,
the full spectrum of health related professions, and
continuing and advanced education. We are excited
for you to experience the opportunities an education
in the United States can provide.
RBHS International Services
congratulates you on your acceptance to RBHS and
we welcome you as a valued member of our community.
We understand that you may have many questions regarding
your immigration status and life in the U.S. As an
F-1 student, you are required to abide by certain
laws and regulations. It is very important for students
to understand these regulations prior to their arrival
in the United States. We have designed this website
in order to provide you with guidance in this regard.
MANDATORY
CHECK-IN
All international
students are required to check-in with RBHS International
Services within 10-days of arriving in the
United States. If you are already in the U.S. under
the F-1 status, you are required to check-in within
10-days of arriving at RBHS. Failure to check-in
with International Services could result in the
inadvertent termination of your record in SEVIS, the
U.S. government's tracking system for F, J, and M students.
To properly check-in, you will need the following
documentation:
- Online Check-In Form
- A valid form I-20
- Your passport
- Your I-94 (arrival/departure) card
- Your Visa (if applicable)
SUMMER ADMISSION
Students who are admitted for a summer term must register full-time for that semester in order to be in compliance with the F-1 status. If your intent is not to register full-time in the summer, you should apply for admission in the fall semester.
ORIENTATION
In our effort
to assist you in the process of adjusting to life
in the U.S. and to help you gain a better understanding
of immigration rules, RBHS international students
are required to attend a mandatory orientation. The
materials covered during this event will equip you
with the necessary information to maintain your status
while studying at RBHS. It will also give you insight
on essentials you will need while residing in New
Jersey. Some of the topics that will be discussed
are:
- maintenance of status
- employment essentials
- obtaining a driver's license
- get to know your new community
If you are currently in
the U.S. under a status other than F-1, please contact
a Designated School Official (DSO) at RBHS International
Services for more information on whether or not a
change of status is necessary.
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