PASSPORT TO ROLLINSAN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT’S GO-TO GUIDE

NAME: MEGAN KOHRPOSITION: ASSISTANT DIRECTORPLACE OF BIRTH: HARRISBURG, PAYEARS AT ROLLINS: 2019–PRESENT EMAIL: MKOHR@ROLLINS.EDU

NAME: JENIFER RUBYPOSITION: DIRECTORPLACE OF BIRTH: YORK, PAYEARS AT ROLLINS: 2006 –PRESENTEMAIL: JRUBY@ROLLINS.EDU

NAME: MATTHEW DIAZPOSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTPLACE OF BIRTH: NORTH BERGEN, NJYEARS AT ROLLINS: 2017–PRESENT EMAIL: MDIAZ@ROLLINS.EDU

DEAR STUDENT Congratulations on your acceptance to Rollins and welcome to our international student community. The Office of International Student & Scholar Services (OISSS) is available to assist you during your initial transition and in the years to come.

The office acts as a resource center for students, faculty and administrators by encouraging and supporting the enrollment of international students and scholars. The college is committed to international education and to working with the community to achieve the goal of internationalizing Rollins.

Enclosed is your Form I-20 or Form DS-2019, needed to acquire a student visa which will permit you to enter the United States as a Rollins student. Please read the form carefully and notify the office immediately if anything is inaccurate.

This Passport to Rollins has been prepared to assist you in planning your arrival. Please be sure to read the following pages for important information related to obtaining your student visa and preparing for college life at Rollins.

International Student Orientation is a mandatory program for all international students. Dates vary by program of study and are noted on page 13. Details of the program will be emailed to you in the coming months.

We look forward to welcoming you to the U.S. and assisting as you learn your way around the college and the Orlando area.

If you have any concerns, please contact us by telephone at 407-691-1158 or email at oisss@rollins.edu.

Congratulations and see you soon!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

OBTAINING YOUR STUDENT VISA 7REVIEW YOUR FORM I-20 OR DS-2019

PAY SEVIS FEE

SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT AT U.S. EMBASSY OR CONSULATE

*Canadian and Bermudian students are not required to obtain a visa.

PLANNING YOUR ARRIVAL 8CHOOSING YOUR ARRIVAL DATE

HOTEL INFORMATION IF ARRIVING BEFORE CHECK-IN DATE

WHAT TO BRING

FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS 9 PAYMENT OF TUITION

HEALTH INSURANCE

ENTERING THE UNITED STATES 11IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS

TRANSPORTATION FROM AIRPORT TO CAMPUS

ORIENTATION 13DATES

GENERAL TIMES FOR SESSIONS

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

WHAT TO BRING TO ORIENTATION

ARRIVAL CHECKLIST 15

What You Need To Know! » Do NOT enter the U.S. on a visitor’s visa or under the Visa Waiver Program.

» Only use the I-20 or DS-2019 issued by the school you plan to attend!

» The I-20 or DS-2019 is very important— Do NOT lose it!

OBTAINING YOUR VISA

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REVIEW YOUR FORM I-20 OR DS-2019• Make sure all information printed is correct.• Read printed instructions on the back of form and sign. • Note that you have been given a reporting date, which is based on your program

start date. This is the date by which you should enter the U.S. with your I-20 or DS-2019.

• You are allowed to enter up to 30 days prior to this date.

If you discover an error on the form, contact the Office of International Student & Scholar Services by phone or email.

PAY YOUR SEVIS FEE (FORM I-901)• Instructions have been emailed to you and are available here fmjfee.com

SCHEDULE VISA APPOINTMENT • It is best to apply for a U.S. visa in your country of citizenship or residence.• Contact your nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate for scheduling procedures,

processing times, and any additional requirements.

GATHER ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: • Valid passport• Form I-20 or DS-2019• Rollins acceptance letter • Financial documentation• You may complete Form DS-160 (application for nonimmigrant visa) online to print

or at embassy.

REMEMBER:• If you have a Form I-20, you will apply for an F-1 visa. • If you have a Form DS-2019, you will apply for a J-1 visa. • If you have a spouse and/or children, they may apply for the F-2 or J-2

dependent visa.

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CHOOSING YOUR ARRIVAL DATECRUMMER EDBA STUDENTS should arrive in Orlando by Thursday, August 15 in order to check-in and attend International Student Orientation.

CRUMMER EAMBA & EMBA STUDENTS starting Fall 2019, should arrive in Orlando by Thursday, August 29 in order to check-in and attend International Student Orientation. Spring 2020 students should arrive by Sunday, January 5, 2020.

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND HOLT SCHOOL STUDENTS starting Fall 2019, should arrive in Orlando by Sunday, August 18 in order to check-in and attend International Student Orientation. Spring 2020 students should arrive by Thursday, January 9, 2020.

• When purchasing your flight, please note that undergraduate residence halls are closed during winter and summer breaks.

• Please notify us by email of your planned arrival date and time.

• If arriving before check-in date, you will need to make hotel arrangements.

For hotels visit: rollins.edu/visit-rollins/places-to-stay

PLANNING YOUR ARRIVAL

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WHAT TO BRING: • Clothes for layering, as it is very hot in summer and chilly in winter

• Raincoats, umbrellas, rain boots

• We recommend ordering bed linens from rhl.org/rol or purchasing them when you arrive. Please note that the residence hall beds require extra-long sized sheets.

• U.S. currency-lower denomination bills are recommended

• Extra contact lenses, eyeglasses, cameras

• Please visit the Residential Life & Explorations web page for more information on what to bring. rollins.edu/residential-life-explorations/residential-life/living-on-campus.html

• There is an option to ship personal items ahead of your arrival time to campus.

Ship to the following address: Your NameRollins College1000 Holt Ave. – 2780Winter Park, FL 32789

Shipments should not be sent before the beginning of August. Efforts will be made to have shipments available in students’ residence hall rooms when they arrive. Otherwise, the packages will be able to be picked up either Facilities Receiving or the Campus Post Office.

• There will be shopping trips during International Student Orientation.

• Mobile device purchases can be made upon arrival.

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PAYMENT OF TUITIONTUITION/FEES/ROOM/BOARD CHARGES ARE DUE BY:

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS July 15 - Fall 2019 students December 15 - Spring 2020 students

HAMILTON HOLT SCHOOL August 26 - Fall 2019 students January 13 - Spring 2020 students

CRUMMER MBA PROGRAMS EMBA - August 16, 2019 | Fall 2019 EAMBA - August 23, 2019 | Fall 2019 EDBA - September 9, 2019 | Fall 2019

HOLT MASTER IN COUNSELING PROGRAM Fall and Spring dates to be announced

Please note that payment must be received prior to the start of term to avoid late fees and delays with adding and dropping classes.

Payment may be made via the following methods:

• Check payable to Rollins College and mailed to 1000 Holt Ave. – 2716, Winter Park, FL 32789-4499

• E-check and credit card by logging into your Foxlink account.

• American Express, Discover, and MasterCard payments are accepted through the Online Billing and Payment System by a third-party processor. A service charge of 2.75% will apply to all credit card transactions.

• International students should process wires through Flywire at flywire.com.

FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS

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TAX OBLIGATIONSAs an international student, you will be required by law to file tax forms annually. If you are receiving a scholarship, part of it may be taxable. Taxable scholarships may require you to pay the tax to Rollins during each semester. You will need to work with our Tax Compliance office during orientation to determine your obligations.

For more information about financial arrangements or payments, please contact the Office of Student Account Services:

Phone: 407.646.2252 Email: sas@rollins.edu

HEALTH INSURANCEPlease note that ALL international students (F-1, J-1, and J-2) are required to enroll in the College’s student health insurance program.

The College’s international student health insurance program is managed by Insurance for Students. Students will be automatically enrolled in the College’s insurance plan, and their health insurance premium will be charged to their student account. Information regarding the College’s health insurance plan can be at insuranceforstudents.com/rollins.

• A student who already has adequate health insurance coverage may apply for a waiver of the College health insurance by submitting an Alternate Insurance Compliance form. Waivers are not guaranteed to be approved. The policy must meet our requirements as listed on the waiver form.

• The deadline for completing this form is August 16, 2019 for Fall 2019 students and December 20, 2019 for Spring 2020 students.

• Alternate Insurance Compliance form is available at: insuranceforstudents.com/rollins

• We advise all students to get medical, dental, and vision checkups before departing for the U.S.

Online: rollins.edu/student-account-services/

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IMMIGRATION & CUSTOMS

WHAT TO CARRY WITH YOU WHEN TRAVELING TO THE U.S.

• Passport*

• Rollins admission letter

• Rollins contact phone numbers • OISSS: 407.691.1158• Campus Safety: 407.646.2999

• Form I-20 or DS-2019*

• Copies of your financial support documentation*

• This Passport to Rollins document with important travel information

*Be sure to pack these in your carry-on for availability at immigration.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

• Your passport, Form I-20 or DS-2019, and luggage will be inspected

• U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer will stamp your passport and return it to you.

• You will be given information on printing your Arrival / Departure Record (Form I-94). It is important to check this record every time you enter the U.S. - cbp.gov/i94

Your passport will be stamped with your date of entry and entry

classification of F-1 or J-1 and D/S meaning duration of status.

Make sure that the passport is stamped correctly before leaving

the officer’s desk.

ENTERING THE UNITED STATES

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TRANSPORTATION FROM AIRPORT TO CAMPUSAFTER CLEARING CUSTOMS

• After your luggage has been inspected at Customs, you can proceed to ground transportation.

• It is recommended to use taxi, private car service, Uber or Lyft.

BELOW ARE SOME TAXI AND CAR SERVICE COMPANIES THAT CAN PROVIDE SERVICE:

TAXI SERVICE PHONE NUMBER EST. PRICE TO ROLLINS

Yellow/City Cab 407-422-2222 $40-43 (+gratuity)

CAR SERVICE PHONE NUMBER EST. PRICE TO ROLLINS

Standard Transportation 407-721-8013 $55 (+gratuity)

Contact a car service in advance to make a reservation and provide flight arrival information. Car service representative will meet you at baggage claim.

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS STUDENTS WHO WILL BE LIVING IN ROLLINS RESIDENCE HALLS:Please report to the Alfond Sports Center upon arrival on campus to check in and receive your residence hall keys. If you arrive after office hours, please report to Campus Safety, where you will receive your keys.

STUDENTS LIVING OFF CAMPUS:Your arrival date and time is the start of your orientation.

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ROLLINS COLLEGE HOSTS A MANDATORY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS.

As a new international student at Rollins, you represent a unique and treasured addition to our student community. In order to provide you with the tools and information necessary for a successful transition to the U.S., Florida, and Rollins, we provide this special orientation, which focuses on the issues that are particular to international students. The program is designed in addition to the College’s orientation programs for all new students.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION DATES:Crummer Graduate School of Business

Executive Doctorate August 15 - Fall 2019 students

Early Advantage MBA and Executive MBA

August 29-30 - Fall 2019 students • January 5-6 - Spring 2020 students

College of Liberal Arts & Hamilton Holt School

August 18-21 - Fall 2019 students • January 9-10 - Spring 2020 students

TOPICS TO BE COVERED:• Understanding Your Immigration Status and Responsibilities

• Life Basics

• Managing Your Money

• Preparing for Employment in U.S.

• Campus Safety and Legal Rights & Responsibilities

• Academic Advising and Policies/Tutoring & Writing Center

• Student Panel on Life at Rollins and Beyond

ORIENTATION

What to bring for orientation check-in:

» Passport

» Form I-20 pr DS-2019

» Notepad and pen

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PRIOR TO ARRIVAL AT ROLLINS:Check passport expiration date. It should be valid for six months after entering the U.S.

Obtain Form I-20 or DS-2019 and apply for F-1 or J-1 student visa.

Rollins College address is 1000 Holt Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789. Be sure to have that to provide to a driver. Directions are available at rollins.edu/map.

Make and confirm housing arrangements. If living on campus, be sure you receive your housing assignment from the Office of Residential Life & Explorations or Graduate Housing.

Make arrangements for tuition payment—DO NOT CARRY a lot of cash; bring $300-500 in U.S. dollars for immediate use before opening a bank account. You may wish to have lower denomination bills and coins for taxi service.

Make copies of immigration documents; leave one set of copies with your family and pack a set of copies in your luggage.

Pack your passport, original Form I-20 or DS-2019, and a set of financial documents in your carry-on luggage, not in your checked luggage.

CHECKLIST

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UPON ARRIVAL AT ROLLINS:Students living on campus should report to Rice Family Pavilion to check in and receive keys.

If arriving after business hours, please go to Campus Safety to check in, and to receive keys and arrival information packet.

If living in Crummer Housing, please coordinate arrival and check-in with Leslie Rose, Assistant Vice President of Property Management, lrose@rollins.edu, phone: 407.691.1738.

SETTLING INTO YOUR ROOM:

Buy necessities for residence hall room.

Open bank account with a local bank. Information on this procedure will be provided at Orientation.

Visit the Office of Student Account Services to check if payments for tuition, housing, insurance, and meal plans have been received or to make arrangements for payment.

1000 Holt Ave. - 2759 • Winter Park, FL 32789 • rollins.edu