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Connect with a UC Santa Barbara Transfer Admissions Counselor

Sign up for a 20 minute online advising appointment to discuss transfer admission requirements, the application process, majors, housing, and student life at UCSB. Appointments are available throughout February, March and April. Reservations are required.

To schedule a Virtual Transfer Appointment, visit www.admissions.ucsb.edu and click on "Virtual UCSB".

Email from the International Student Program Manager on January 18, 2012

Welcome to a new Semester and New year!

I hope your Spring 2012 is going well so far. These are IMPORTANT reminders about 12 units/full course of study load enrollment. Upon first review of all international students' academic enrollment records, we still see some students enrolled in less than 12 units.

REMEMBER, it is immigration policy that you MUST enroll and complete 12 units each semester.

Take any of the following steps to insure 12 units enrollment:

1. If you have been wait-listed for class, you must get permission number, complete enrollment and pay tuition to secure your spot. The deadline for ADD/DROP is Friday, January 21.
2. You may request authorization from Judy Oh to take classes at another college if you are legible. (You must make an appointment with Judy to get the permission letter.) Bring copy of enrollment verification at another college and your letter of authorization to ISP office to place in your file.
3. Don't count too much on late starting classes as they fill so quickly or may get cancelled. Make sure that you are fully enrolled.
4. If you are NO longer attending LBCC, please inform ISP office at international@lbcc.edu in order to complete properly your immigration record.

All newly admitted international students in Spring 2012 must make appointment to meet with Judy Oh, International Academic Counselor, to develop their Ed plan. Please call Counseling Dept. @ 562-938-4560, identity yourself as International Student and request appointment with Judy Oh.

In addition, this is the final chance to purchase health insurance within this week. Please forward proof of insurance to ISP.

Please know that we will conduct SECOND Review of academic enrollment records late next week and begin reporting violation of status to Immigration Services.

Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.

Nassef Girgis
ISP, Manager

Heath Insurance for International Students

Come to the workshop to learn how to use International Student Health Insurance. What is covered? What is not? What is deductible? The difference between network and out of network?

Health Insurance, on and off Campus
Day: Thursday, January 26, 2012
Time: 12:00 -1:00 PM
Location: ISP Lounge

Student Insurance USA and Student Health Services Representatives will be available to answer all your questions about Insurance and claims.

We look forward to meet you. Refreshments will be served!

Spring 2012 Graduation

Graduation and Certificate Deadline for Spring 2012 is February 23, 2012. You must submit the application by the deadline if you plan to graduate at the end of Spring 2012.

Judy Oh's Office Hours for Spring 2012

Office hours are for quick questions. If you need an educational plan, permission letter or personal counseling, please schedule an appointment.

Tuesdays (1:00-2:00 p.m.)
Wednesdays (5:00-6:00 p.m.)
Thursdays (9:30-10:30 a.m.)
Friday (11:30-12:30 p.m.)

Cal Poly Pomona Appointments
Contact the Transfer Center at LAC to make an appointment (562-938-4670, LAC M-219).

Mon., Jan. 30, 2012
Tues., Mar. 6, 2012
Thurs., Mar. 29, 2012
Wed., Apr. 18, 2012
Thurs., May 10, 2012

CSUDH Transfer Workshops

CSUDH has set up their workshop and drop in schedule for this semester. Students can call the number below to reserve a seat for a workshop. Drop-ins are available at the times below. On a final note, CSUDH is still open for transfers for Fall 2012. Students can apply online at www.csumentor.edu, but applications may close at any time.

*Reserve your spot now in M219, LAC, or call 562/938-4670.
Tues., Jan. 24, 10am-11am, M219, LAC
Thurs., Feb. 9, 10am-11am, M219, LAC
Wed., Mar. 7, 10am-11am, M219, LAC
Thurs., Mar. 22, 10am-11am, M219, LAC
Thurs., Apr. 5, 10am-11am, M219, LAC
Wed., Apr. 25, 10am-11am, M219, LAC
Wed., May 9, 10am-11am, M219, LAC

DROP-IN SESSIONS!
*No Appointment Necessary
Tues., Jan. 24, 11:30am-1:30pm, M219, LAC
Thurs., Feb. 9, 11:30am-1:30pm, M219, LAC
Wed., Mar. 7, 11:30am-1:30pm, M219, LAC
Thurs., Mar. 22, 11:30am-1:30pm, M219, LAC
Thurs., Apr. 5, 11:30am-1:30pm, M219, LAC
Wed., Apr. 25, 11:30am-1:30pm, M219, LAC
Wed., May 9, 11:30am-1:30pm, M219, LAC

Message from the ISP Manager

This is a follow up and update to my previous message regarding payment.

YOU MUST PAY IN FULLby December 19 at 4 PM, all your enrolled units to avoid a hold on your record. As soon as you are enrolled in class, you MUST pay for it. This will keep your record active so you can add and dropp classes during the first two weeks without any problem.

Please know you can make payment online by credit card or in the cashier office in person till December 19 at 4 PM.

Thanks

Nassef Girgis
ISP manager

Spring 2012 Registration and Payment

If you are enrolled in regular college academic classes, you MUST MAKE payment at least for half of your units by Monday, December 19 at 5 PM.

Please know that after this date and time, all your classes WILL BE CANCELLED AND DROPPED AUTOMATICALLY FOR failure to pay.

This is VERY IMPORTANT MATTER AND IT NEEDS YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION! You don't want to lose your spot in classes.

CSULB Transfer Admissions Workshops at CSULB

CSULB is hosting Transfer Admission Workshops at the CSULB campus. These workshops will work with students in advance who are targeting possible Spring 2013 or Fall 2013 CSULB transfer. The workshops can also be of value to students who just recently applied for Fall 2012 CSULB transfer in terms of discussing their next steps in the application process. Going to these workshops at CSULB also allows our students to visit the CSULB campus and get a feel for the campus environment. There is no cost to attendees and free parking will be provided. A registration link to the workshops is below.

Spring 2012 Transfer Admission Workshops

http://www.csulb.edu/divisions/students/uosr/Undergraduate_Admission/Transfer/workshop.htm

Selected Fridays*, 2:00-4:00 pm @ CSULB

January 13, 20, 27

February 3, 10, 17, 24

March 2, 9, 16, 23

April 6, 13, 20, 27

May 11, 18, 25

June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

This comprehensive workshop was designed to assist future students and current applicants seeking admission into California State University Long Beach (CSULB). Transcript evaluation is not available.

Prospective students will receive information and pre-admissions advising on general education, transfer admission requirements, and information on academic programs and student support services.

Current applicants will receive information and assistance on the application process and Next Steps guidance to successfully complete the admissions process needed to enter the university.

There is no cost to attend and free parking is reserved for all workshop attendees.

It is strongly recommended to bring student-copy-unofficial copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended as well as catalogs and previous evaluations, if available.

* International transcripts will not be reviewed. Committed future CSULB applicants should consider the fee-based Preliminary Evaluation Service via the Office of International Admissions. For more information call (562) 985-5476 or online at http://www.csulb.edu/cie.

Spring Registration

In order to take advantage of the priority registration, you must have paid your Fall Health Insurance; otherwise you will have a hold on your account. You need to clear this matter at International student Programs and present evidence of health Insurance.

YOU MUST renew your health insurance and pay for Spring & Summer online or by submitting the form with money order or check at ISP office. Online renewal is now available. Payment for Spring & Summer, 2012 is $578.00
Here what you need to do to renew your health insurance:
1. go to www.studentinsuranceusa.com
2. on the left column, click on International Plans
3. select the state: California
4. Select the school: Long Beach City College
5. click on APPLY ONLINE
6. log in to your account.
7. Make payment

Please send verification of payment to international@lbcc.edu to ensure there is no hold on your record before Spring registration. Your prompt attention is greatly appreciated.

Text-Based Emergency Notification Service

Long Beach City College is now offering a text-based emergency notification service for your mobile phone. In the event of an emergency, LBCC students, staff, faculty and others will be alerted in real-time important campus safety and security information. Sign up is simple, just enter your mobile number at http://www.lbcc.edu/RiskServices/emergencytextalerts.cfm and reply Y to the text you receive.

Message and Data Rates May Apply. No more than 30 messages (emergency alerts) a month will be sent to subscribers. Subscription to the AlertU keyword does not expire. To unsubscribe, text STOP or UNSUB to 253788 (ALERTU).

Email message from the ISP Manager on September 7, 2011

This is an IMPORTANT reminder about 12 units/full course of study load. Upon first review of all international students' academic enrollment records, we still see some students enrolled in less than 12 units. Once again, it is immigration policy that you MUST enroll and complete 12 units each semester.

Take the following steps to ensure 12 units enrollment:
1.      If you have been wait-listed for a class, you must get a permission number, complete enrollment and pay tuition for the class.
2.      You may request authorization from Judy Oh to take classes at another college. Bring copy of your Authorization letter and enrollment verification to ISP office to place in your file.
3.      Don't count too much on late starting classes as they fill so quickly. Make sure that you are fully enrolled.
4.      If you are NO longer attending LBCC, please inform ISP office at international@lbcc.edu in order to complete the proper from for your file.

All newly admitted international students in Fall 2011 must make an appointment to meet with Judy Oh, International Student Counselor, to develop an Educational plan. Please call the Counseling Department at 562-938-4560, identity yourself as International Student and request an appointment with Judy Oh.

In addition, this is the final chance to purchase health insurance within this week. Please forward proof of insurance to ISP.

Please know that we will conduct SECOND Review of academic enrollment records late next week and begin report violation of status to Immigration Services.

Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.

Nassef Girgis
ISP, Manager

"Virtual Transfer Appointments" for UC Santa Barbara

UC Santa Barbara has created "Virtual Transfer Appointments" for students who would like an online advising appointment with a UCSB representative. Through the link below, students can reserve an appointment date/time on UCSB's online calendar. Students will also be asked to fax or email transcripts (unofficial transcripts are fine) to UCSB so they can prepare for the student's online appointment.

*As an added bonus, students can also use this calendar system to register for other useful online UC workshops (webinars) such as the Personal Statement Workshop, Application Workshop, or Transfer Admissions Guarantee (TAG) Workshop.

These are great ways to prepare for UCSB transfer and for UC transfer in general. Students may register for their online appointment or workshop today at:

http://www.admissions.ucsb.edu/prospective/VirtualTransferAppointment.asp