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Friday, August 21, 2020 | Fall Semester 2020

Come Learn About Global Initiatives!

Learn about the services and programs offered through Global Initiatives at a Virtual Open House on Wednesday, August 26 at 12pm (ET). Staff from Education Abroad, International Student and Scholar Services, Global Partnerships, and the Center for American and World Cultures will be on hand to provide an overview of our offices and answer your questions!

Friday, August 21 (today): Last day to add full-term courses. If you need to add a course, contact your academic advisor or the instructor immediately to see if it is still possible to add a course. Review the 2020 Academic Calendar.

Last day to submit your Miami Attendance option.

Deadline for submitting your Fall 2020 InterLink e-forms. Review the Immigration Tip in last week's newsletter for more information.

Monday, August 24, 4-5pm: Winter Education Abroad, learn about your study abroad and study away options this winter.

Monday, August 24, 6-7pm: Basic Interview Skills Workshop, prepare for Career and Internship Week (the 2nd Week in September) and learn the fundamental tools to prepare for any interview.

August 31: Last day to complete the Healthy Together Module. Review FAQs about the module.

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Engage in your classes!

Full-semester courses began on August 17, even if the in-person components won't begin until September 21. Participation in class is required. What does it mean to attend class in a remote environment? Each professor should have provided instructions for how to engage in their course. For many courses, content will be available in Canvas. Some courses will have synchronous meetings via Zoom, WebEx, or Google Meet. Be sure to read the course syllabus and understand what is expected. If you have questions, ask your professors!

Professors will typically indicate how many classes you are permitted to miss and will be monitoring attendance on a regular basis. Be aware that you can be dropped from your courses for missing too many classes. If this causes you to drop below full-time enrollment, it can have serious consequences for your legal status in the U.S. If you are struggling with your classes, do not stop engaging! Visit your professors virtually during office hours to seek advice, or utilize online resources such as the Rinella Learning Center.

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Mega Fair Fall 2020

Take some time checking out the 600+ student clubs and organizations on the HUB. This Sunday, August 23 from 1 to 4 pm most organizations will have options for interested students to meet online in video chats. Students will be able to join organizations across any of our campuses, no matter their "home" campus! To discover which student organization(s) may be a good fit join Mega Fair Fall 2020.

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