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Thursday, June 17, 2021 | Summer Term 2021

ISSS in the Summertime!

ISSS continues to have working hours of 7:30am - 4:30pm EDT (Ohio Time), Mondays through Fridays during the summer and will resume in-person operations in MacMillan Hall on July 6 (note that virtual appointments will still be available). Newsletters and other communications will be released as needed throughout the summer.

Read more reminders in the Immigration Tip section below.

Open call to those residing in Oxford or surrounding areas this Summer!

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Want to explore a local place of interest or attend an on-campus Global Friendship event in July?

ISSS is considering offering a summer bus trip and/or on-campus group activity if there students are interested.

Express interest in a trip outside of Oxford and/or on-campus activity!

Friday, June 18 at 2:00 PM (EDT) • Juneteenth "Teach-In"

Learn more about the importance of Juneteenth (June 19th) in American history through a lecture by Dr. Rodney Coates that will be released at 2pm tomorrow on Miami's YouTube channel and Juneteenth webpage.

Also, please be aware that Juneteenth is becoming a federal holiday in the U.S. and will be recognized and celebrated as a Miami University holiday. Therefore, campus and most offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, June 18.

Important Dates

June 18 - Miami University closed for Juneteenth
July 5 - Miami University closed for U.S. Independence Day
August 23 - first day of classes for Fall 2021

Complete the "Fall 2021 Study Plan Confirmation" e-form

Please keep regularly checking your email because we will continue to update the community with any changes to policy or important information that may affect international students and scholars.

Reminders:

All international students are required to submit the "Fall 2021 Study Plan Confirmation" e-form in InterLink before August 23. Please do not submit the form until you feel confident about your plans for fall semester. If you have questions about the form or change your plans after submitting it, please email international@miamioh.edu for guidance.

Detailed requirements for entering the U.S. can be found on the ISSS Planning for Fall 2021 webpage

A list of current travel restrictions can be found on the ISSS travel updates webpage
Students can submit vaccination and medical records (translated into English) related to COVID-19 through MedProctor. For more information about COVID-19 vaccinations, please see "Vaccine Information" on the Planning for Fall 2021 webpage.

Be On Guard Against Scams Targeting International Students!

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Please be on guard against fraudulent phone calls or messages from scammers pretending to represent U.S. government agencies such as SEVP, ICE or the IRS. Scammers may threaten deportation or other legal consequences if students do not provide money or personal information. You should never provide personal information, such as: immigration records, social security number, bank account or credit card number to anyone you don't know.

Refusing to give information or send money over the phone will never cause you to lose your legal status in the United States. No government agency will ever call and demand money or conduct business in this fashion.

If you believe you have been a victim of such a scam, please file a police report immediately and contact ISSS if you have questions. We also recommend reviewing this information from Department of Homeland Security about avoiding scams and how to report a call from a scammer.

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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