City College of San Francisco International Education Programs

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1 City College of San Francisco International Education Programs Fall 2016 International Student Acceptance Package Address: 50 Phelan Avenue Cloud Hall Room 212 San Francisco CA Phone: Fax: Website:

2 International Student Self-Reminder Check List I have read all information provided in this package. I have registered for the mandatory orientation online at: I understand that I must attend the mandatory orientation in July 2016 I understand that the first day of instruction for Fall 2016 semester is Friday, August 12, I understand that it is mandatory to purchase health insurance through CCSF. Non-U.S. insurance or travel insurance, etc., will not be accepted. I understand that I must provide my acceptance letter from CCSF and the transfer form in this package to my current institution to request to be transferred. City College of San Francisco International Education Programs 50 Phelan Avenue Cloud Hall Room 212 San Francisco CA Phone: Fax: [email protected] Website:

3 All students transferring to City College of San Francisco (CCSF) from another educational institution within the USA must submit this completed form to the International Student Programs office to complete the application requirement. Students must complete Section 1 and give this form to the International Student Advisor/Designated School Official at the current institution to complete Section 2. Please allow at least 10 working days after the SEVIS release date for the I-20 to be issued. Return this completed form to the International Student Programs office via fax ( ), scan & , mail by post, or in-person. Students, please be reminded of the following: You are responsible to request your current institution to release your SEVIS record to CCSF. Please verify if you have been accepted to CCSF and are sure you will attend CCSF before requesting a transfer of your SEVIS record. Once your record has been released to CCSF, you must enroll for the next available term to maintain your F-1 status. If your current F-1 status is terminated, CCSF reserves the right to deny your terminated SEVIS record. Depending on the circumstances, you may be required to exit and re-enter the U.S.A. with a new initial I-20 before you are allowed to begin classes. Section I: To Be Completed by Student (Please legibly PRINT all information requested) Applicant s Name: (As it appears in your passport) Last Name/Family Name/Surname First Name/Given Name Middle Name Address: Phone Number: Expected Term of Enrollment at CCSF: Fall 20 Spring 20 Date of Birth: I am transferring to City College of San Francisco: SEVIS Transfer-in Verification Form for F-1 Status Students Academic Program (mm/dd/yyyy) I hereby authorize my current International Student Advisor or Designated School Official to provide all information below as part of my application for transfer to City College of San Francisco and to release my electronic SEVIS record. Student s Signature: Date: Section 2: To Be Completed by International Student Advisor/Designated School Official (DSO) of your Current School CCSF s Academic Program is listed in SEVIS with school and campus name as City College of San Francisco, school code SFR214F Name of School: Student s SEVIS ID Number: Student s Initial Date of Attendance (mm/dd/yyyy): The above mentioned international student (please check and complete all that apply): Is/Was in good academic standing and is/was enrolled in a full course of study from (mm/dd/yyyy): to (mm/dd/yyyy): Took vacations during his/her studies. Briefly explain: Is currently undergoing OPT or CBT: From (mm/dd/yyyy): To (mm/dd/yyyy): Has completed his/her study with the institution. Completion date (mm/dd/yyyy): Is in status and is eligible to transfer. Expected (intended) release date for the SEVIS record (mm/dd/yyyy): Is out of status. Date of termination in SEVIS (mm/dd/yyyy): Briefly explain: Is currently applying for reinstatement or change of status. Briefly explain: Others (briefly explain): Name of PDSO/DSO Completing this Form (Please Print) Title Signature Date Phone City College of San Francisco International Education Programs 50 Phelan Avenue Cloud Hall Room 212 San Francisco CA Phone: Fax: [email protected] Website:

4 New International Student Mandatory Orientation All new international students attending City College of San Francisco (CCSF) must attend the mandatory orientation. Failure to attend IN PERSON or miss any part of the orientation sessions will prevent you from registering for classes. This means you are not allowed to be late or to leave early. There are no exceptions. Orientation & Registration Information (Step 1) Take a Placement Exam Date & Location: Monday, July 18, 2016 to Friday, July 22, 2016 at CCSF Ocean Campus Please sign up online at: Your CCSF student ID number should or Wxx-xx-xxxx, which is indicated on your white matriculation card. You will receive an confirmation in hours to the address submitted with the online registration form (please be sure your address is correct). Date & Location: Monday, July 18, 2016 at Conlan Hall Front Lobby Time: Please report at 8:30 a.m. and exam will end at around 12:30 p.m. Please bring your passport or U.S. Legal Photo I.D. & white matriculation card) Students are required to take the placement exam which will assist the International Student Counselors in advising you in selecting the appropriate classes in English, ESL, Mathematics, and other classes. Information about the Placement Exam, Placement Exam Waiver, and other Exams: (Please do not attend the orientation listed in the above website, as it is for non-international students new to CCSF only. Rather, you must attend the orientation sessions and meet with the international students counselors as listed below) (Step 2) Date & Location: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 & Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at MUB Room 140 Attend New Time: Sign-in will be between 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and sessions will begin at 9:30 a.m. and end Student around 12:00 noon each day. (Please bring your passport or U.S. Legal Photo I.D. ) Orientations Continental breakfast will be served on both days. (Step 3) Date & Location: Anytime between 1 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 Meet with a OR anytime between 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2016 Counselor OR anytime between 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 22, 2016 at MUB Room 125 Time: You will be assigned an appointment at the end of the orientation session on July 20, 2016, and you will have a minute appointment. Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment. (Step 4) Register for Classes Register for classes online (WEB4) as soon as you have met with the international student counselor and have purchased your CCSF health insurance because classes get full very quickly. You must know your CCSF student ID number and have a local U.S. address to purchase the CCSF health insurance plan before you can register for classes. Website to register for classes: Website to purchase the CCSF health insurance for Fall 2016 semester: City College of San Francisco International Education Programs 50 Phelan Avenue Cloud Hall Room 212 San Francisco CA U.S.A. Phone: Fax: [email protected]

5 Housing Information *This information is for reference only* Finding a place to live in San Francisco can be difficult. If you are in need of a place to stay, please use this information to assist you. CCSF does not provide any on-campus housing. The three (3) main options that students choose are the following: I. HOMESTAY These are carefully selected families who provide a furnished single room with two meals per day or breakfast only. Students can learn more about American culture and are more easily immersed in life in the United States. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact either of the following services: INTERNATIONAL HOUSING PLACEMENT SERVICE 2500 E. Foothill Blvd., Suite 205, Pasadena, CA 91107, USA Phone: Fax: [email protected] Website: INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PLACEMENT Attn: Jean Ikeda 4966 El Camino Real, Suite #225, Los Altos, CA 94022, USA Phone: Fax: [email protected] Website: UNIVERSAL STUDENT HOUSING 424 Kelton Avenue, Suite 514, Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA Phone: Toll-free: USH [email protected] Website: II. RESIDENCE CLUBS These are apartment-style hotels that either include meals or have kitchen facilities. They offer recreational service, maid service, and linen service. They are safe, friendly, conveniently located, and relatively inexpensive. Please go to their websites for updated prices and room types. Residence clubs require application fees and security deposits. III. SHARED HOUSING Students who wish to share an apartment with other students or to rent a room from people can utilize the Bulletin Board in the International Education Office (Cloud Hall, Room 212). Useful websites for finding housing in San Francisco: craigslist.org apartments.com rent.com apartmentfinder.com sf.curbed.com LATITUDE 38 HOUSING SERVICES MULTIPLE LOCATIONS IN DOWNTOWN SAN FRANCISCO 100 Pine Street, Suite 1000, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA Website: Phone: Fax: [email protected] VANTAGGIO SUITES TURK STREET 835 Turk Street (cross street Franklin Street), San Francisco, CA 94102, USA Phone: Fax: Website: VANTAGGIO SUITES O FARRELL STREET 580 O Farrell Street (cross street Taylor Street), San Francisco, CA 94102, USA Phone: Fax: Website: VANTAGGIO SUITES O FARRELL STREET 761 Post Street (cross street Jones Street), San Francisco, CA 94109, USA Phone: Fax: Website: USA STUDENT RESIDENCES 1) The Ansonia 711 Post Street (cross street Jones Street), San Francisco, CA 94109, USA Phone: Website: 2) Sutter Suites 717 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA Phone: Website: KENMORE RESIDENCE CLUB 1570 Sutter Street (cross street Gough Street), San Francisco, CA 94109, USA Phone: Fax: Website: MONMORE RESIDENCE CLUB 1870 Sacramento Street (cross street Van Ness Avenue), San Francisco, CA 94109, USA Phone: Fax: Website: GAYLORD SUITES 620 Jones Street, Union Square, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA Phone: Fax: Website: City College of San Francisco - International Education Programs

6 Office of International Students Cloud Hall Room 212 Orientation Meeting Rooms MUB Room 140 Office of International Students Counseling MUB Room 125 Placement Exam Conlan Hall Lobby