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Friday, May 1 | Spring Semester 2020

Fond Farewell!

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Please join ISSS in wishing a fond farewell to ISSS Advisors Tabetha Maly and Aaron Humiston. Along with with the graduating class of 2020, Aaron and Tabetha are continuing on their journeys toward new adventures! Their last day at Miami is today, May 1.

Wherever you are on your journey (read more about making plans for Fall 2020 in the Immigration Tip section), ISSS will support you along the way.

As always, questions can directed toward international@MiamiOH.edu and advisors are available for more complex issues. Thank you for your patience with us during this transitory time.

May 4: Learn about opportunities to study abroad on Winter 2020-2021 Miami Faculty-Led Programs at the Study Abroad 101 virtual information session.

May 6: The Just In Time Career Fair is a great way for graduating seniors and graduate students to land the perfect job or internship and is also is open to ALL majors and years.

Spring Semester 2020 Important Dates to Know:

Now: Fall 2020 Registration has opened. Check your registration time ticket in BannerWeb. See the Immigration Tip below for some important considerations.

May 8: Deadline for requesting credit/no credit

Review the credit/no-credit grading policy for the Spring 2020 term. Students will have the option to select credit/no-credit grading for certain courses (check BannerWeb to see if this option is available for specific courses).

May 15: Last Day of Spring Semester

May 16 and 17: Virtual Commencement Experience

May 22: ISSS Graduation Celebration

Making plans for your Fall 2020 course registration

We know there are questions and concerns about the upcoming fall semester. As you choose courses for fall semester, ISSS encourages you to talk to your academic advisor and choose a course schedule that allows for flexibility. Here are some factors to consider:

Fall semester begins on Monday, August 24, and students are expected to be on campus by that date to begin in-person courses.
At this time, Miami plans to offer courses in person for fall semester.
While the Student and Exchange Visitor Program made exceptions to the rules regarding online enrollment for Spring and Summer 2020, they have not extended permission for online enrollment in the fall.
Students who are unable to return to campus by August 24 have two options:
1) Enroll in online courses from your home country, or
2) Take a leave of absence for fall semester.
Because both of the above options impact F-1 status, ISSS asks that students consult with an ISSS advisor once their plans for fall have become more apparent.

Shout out to Hanzhou Zhang and all the other students and parents who donated more than 5000 facemasks to the Oxford community! Read more about their efforts.

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If you are part of the Graduating Class of 2020, congratulations! Join ISSS on May 22 and help us recognize your great achievement by sharing your favorite photos/memories from your time at Miami.

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If you are living off-campus, please remember to make sure you are counted in the 2020 Census. More information can be found at: Miami University Census 2020 page or the City of Oxford Census page.

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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