Please have a look at the first Global Engagement newsletter of this academic year. Thank you for your support of our efforts and as always please contact us with any questions.

Newsletter Topics:

Self-Quarantine for Unvaccinated International Travelers
Study Abroad Proposal Deadline for Summer 2022
Passport Acceptance Facility in the Study Abroad Office
Hotty Toddy Host Program
Check in with ISSS if traveling outside the US on an F, J, or H visa
Save the Dates for International Education Week

Blair McElroy

Senior International Officer

Click image for testing locations in Oxford.

Self-Quarantine for Unvaccinated International Travelers

The CDC recommends a 7 day self-quarantine for unvaccinated international travelers arriving in the United States. OGE maintains FAQ pages on this topic for both unvaccinated student arrivals and for any unvaccinated international traveler returning to the United States. Note that unvaccinated individuals living off-campus can self-quarantine at their home. Unvaccinated students living on campus should work with OGE and Student Housing on their self-quarantine housing assignment.

Note that vaccinated international travelers do not need to self-quarantine but should get tested 3 - 5 days after their arrival into the United States.

Summer 2022 Study Abroad Program Proposal Open

Are you interested in leading a study abroad program in Summer 2022? Submit a proposal online to get started. Applications for Summer 2022 are due September 1.

Have an idea but don't know where to start? Email the Study Abroad Office at abroad@olemiss.edu to meet with a staff member.

Click image for Passport Acceptance Facility Information.

Did you know that the Study Abroad Office is a certified Passport Acceptance Facility?

Apply in person for a United States passport while on campus! Currently there are significant delays (12 weeks or more) in passport processing at the National Passport Centers, so we recommend that you apply for a passport as early as possible. For your convenience, we take appointments every day from 10:00 - 3:00 in Martindale. Anyone can apply for a passport at our facility, they do not need to be a UM faculty, staff, or student to apply on campus. Make an appointment here: https://getapassport.youcanbook.me/.

Note that we can only process applications for individuals who must appear in person (requiring the DS-11 form), such as first-time passport applicants or those who have lost or damaged a previous passport. See the US Department of State's website for in-person application eligibility.

The Study Abroad Office also sponsors a passport scholarship! Current UM students who demonstrate financial need are eligible to get a US passport for free. Apply here.

Hotty Toddy Hosts

We are delighted to announce a new program sponsored by the Office of Global Engagement called Hotty Toddy Hosts! The Hotty Toddy Host program partners international students and scholars with members of the LOU community. Hosts serve as a community connection for one or more international students and scholars. Hosts are encouraged to invite their partners for meals, cultural activities, sporting events, family activities, or engage in any other shared interests.

Activities and commitments at this time are dependent on the host's and the student or scholar's comfort level with in-person activities, and we expect the fall 2021 semester to be a small pilot program. If you would like to express your interest for a future term, please submit an application and note your interest for a future semester.

Download the flyer for more information.

Interested? Apply now at: go.finsupabroad.com/hosts

Last but not least...

If you are traveling outside of the United States on an F, J, or H visa, make sure to check in with International Student and Scholar Services (formerly the Office of International Programs) to get the most updated information on immigration and travel restrictions. Email: ipdept@olemiss.edu.
Save the Dates! The Office of Global Engagement is hosting International Education Week from September 13 – 17, 2021 in the Circle. It will be an outside event where students, faculty, and staff can drop by to talk about study abroad opportunities, engage with international student organizations, and talk with visiting scholars about their research. We also plan to have fika each afternoon so stop by for some (individually-wrapped) refreshments and camaraderie.

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