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Friday, April 2, 2021 | Spring Semester 2021

Planning for Fall 2021!

The Course List has been released and, as announced, coursework on the Oxford campus will be primarily in-person. The Regional campuses will return to offering both in-person and online courses to students depending on their program of study.

With the return to in-person instruction, traditional enrollment requirements for F-1 & J-1 students will resume.

Course Registration will begin on April 7 and will fully open on the Oxford campus on April 26. Check your time ticket for when to register. You are encouraged to meet with your academic advisor to discuss options for making academic progress this fall.

If you are planning to enter the U.S., check the following:

Passport: Must be valid for at least six months into the future upon entry date

Visa: valid unless expired - your duration of time outside the U.S. does not impact your visa validity. There is no “6-month” rule for visa validity.

If your visa has expired and you are outside the U.S., you must renew your visa in order to travel to the U.S. At this time, visa appointment availability varies depending on country. Review current appointment wait times for your U.S. embassy or Consulate. The U.S. Department of State announced that they are temporarily expanding the ability of U.S. consulates to waive the in-person interview provided that the visa expired within the past 48 months or less.

I-20 or DS-2019

Active F-1 or J-1 students should check their I-20 or DS-2019 to see if they have a valid travel signature issued no earlier than September 2020. If not, request a travel signature through InterLink.
Returning/Starting students should check their I-20 or DS-2019 to verify they have an August 2021 program start date. If not, follow these instructions to request your Fall 2021 I-20:
- Returning to Miami instructions
- Starting In-Person Study instructions

Reminder: Travel requirements are subject to change and may improve as vaccinations become more available worldwide. Read more about Miami's vaccination plan as well as our vaccine FAQs for international students.

Review: Travel Restrictions and International Travel Guidelines.

Saturday, April 3 at 6:30pm • Stop Asian Hate Vigil

Gather at the SEAL and join the Asian American Association to mourn and honor the lives of the victims of recent violence. Bring candles, poems/speeches, and pictures of the victims (if you wish). Observe social distancing and mask regulations.

Tuesday, April 6 at 1pm (EDT) • Sprintax Non-resident Tax Webinar

Topics covered will include who must file a US tax return, residency for tax purposes, FICA, amended returns, implications of misfiling, the stimulus check and much more.

Also, Sprintax can now file Federal tax returns electronically.

(Please note form 8843 still needs to be mailed to the IRS.)

student walking through campus with a Miami mask on with pictures of scenes from covid-19 pandemic overlay.

Tuesday, April 6 at 6pm • Covid-19 Panel Discussion on Health Equity and Social Justice

Pay attention for updates about Fall 2021!

ISSS staff will be available to answer questions and present info, including any updates, about Fall 2021 for international students who are continuing on campus, returning to campus or starting at Miami for Fall 2021 at two upcoming webinars.

As always, questions can be sent to international@MiamiOH.edu and ISSS advising appointments can currently be scheduled remotely.

Applications are now open for the Miami Univerity Police Department (MUPD) Advisory Board!

student talking at a meeting with a police officer listening

The MUPD Student Advisory Board is an opportunity for students to advise University Police about matters related to community policing and other issues involving police-student relations. Students will have the opportunity to provide input on topics such as: police/student relations, community concerns, ways to engage students effectively, and open dialogue relative to the current social climate. We would love to have some international students on this advisory board!

Contact Sgt. Susan Tobergte, moosse@MiamiOH.edu, with any questions.

Apply for the MUPD Advisory Board

Apply for the First Year Experience Undergraduate Associate Program. Serve as a peer mentor to new Miamians and assist an instructor with the planning and implementation of a first-year experience course.
Apply for the Dean's Advisory Board (DAB) before April 7. An opportunity for students to influence positive change on campus, celebrate student accomplishments, and help the Office of the Dean of Students set priorities and create initiatives.
Apply to be a Summer Tour Guide before April 20.
Apply to work in the Armstrong Student Center. These positions oversee event production, manage daily operations of the building, serve as customer service contacts to Miami University visitors, run the Red Zone, and more.
Submit a story for Where in the World is Miami.
Are you looking to distribute information about your event, program, group etc. to international students and scholars at Miami? Submit an ISSS communications request.

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