… Advising Options ISSS is available for in-person appointments, virtual 1:1 appointments and our general virtual advising sessions via Zoom to meet with students and scholars who may have questions related to their immigration status. Virtual Advising and Remote Appointments OIA hosts virtual advising sessions every week on Mondays from 2-3:30 p.m. and on …
… J-1 Health Insurance Health Insurance for Visiting Scholars United States government regulations and South Dakota State University (SDSU) policy require health insurance coverage for all visiting scholars and their family members who accompany them to the United States. Based on federal regulations, the South Dakota Board of Regents (SDBOR) requires Visiting Scholars (J-1-Visiting Scholar and J-2-Dependent Status) to … Minimum Coverage of $100,000 per accident or Illness Repatriation of remains in the amount of $25,000 Medical expenses associated with the evacuation of the exchange visitor of $50,000 or more Deductible not to exceed $500.00 per accident or illness. The State of South Dakota Health Plan does not meet the federal guidelines and BOR Policy for insurance. An …
… Estimated Costs for International Students 2023-2024 Estimated Costs for International Students The following is the 2023-2024 estimated annual cost for international students attending South Dakota State University. Tuition, fees, room and board charges are subject to changes that are published annually by the South Dakota Board of Regents and annual increases of … 15 credit hours/semester Graduate 9 credit hours/semester Graduate, with Assistantship 9 credit hours/semester Tuition * $5,642$5,886- Program Fee --- General Activity Fee $ 50.85 /credit hour $763$458$458 International Student Fee $150$150$150 Residence Hall Based on Mathews, Pierson, Young or Hansen Halls (double occupancy) $2,311$3,000**$3,000** …
… score 5.5 Online E3PT Exam must be sent to SDSU directly from E3PT. E3PT overall score 62 Online iTEP Exam must be sent to SDSU directly from iTEP. iTEP overall score 3.6 Duolingo Exam must be sent to SDSU directly from Duolingo. Duolingo overall score 90. Pearson Valid scores from test taken in the last two years must be sent to SDSU directly from Pearson . … Aptitude Test “SAT” scores must be sent to SDSU School Code 6653. (Redesigned): 490 Reading and Writing (Old): 480 Critical Reading ACT scores must be sent to SDSU School Code 3924. Composite score of 18 IGCSE O-level English: “B” or higher IB Curriculum English A Higher Level: Score of 5 or higher C or better on College English Composition Class from U.S. University or Community College Cambridge CAE or CPE (pass grade) Waiver Countries - Undergraduate Countries that may receive a waiver from exams listed above: International Affairs … International Proficiency Tests - Undergraduate … Official TOEFL Results: Valid scores from test taken in the …
… Program Extension What happens if I am nearing my program end date that is listed on my I-20 or DS2019 and I am not finished with my Degree? That is a very good question! And … unless you resolve this situation prior to your program end date, it may cause some status issues which would then require you to either apply for reinstatement or return home. Trust us when we tell you that you don’t want to be in a situation where you …
… Academic Requirements by Country Secondary Academic Requirements by Country Academic Transcripts need to be originals or official certified true copies. If your transcripts are not in English, certified true translations must be attached. All upper secondary school-level work needs to be demonstrated through your transcripts. It is common for applicants to submit transcripts prior to completion, please indicate your expected graduation date. Minimum academic qualifications have been determined for education … be met prior to the application deadline and the student's cumulative grade point average (GPA) or score at each institution should be included on the academic record itself or on a separate letter from a school official. Please find your country and view minimum academic scores and records required. If your country is not listed, please contact International …
… J-1 Visa Information Paying your SEVIS Fee and Obtaining a J-1 Visa As a result of having been admitted (or approved to come) to South Dakota State University, a DS-2019 will be issued to you. Once you have in … DS-2019. (Dependents of Students who are issued an I-20 for an J-2 Visa are not required to pay the SEVIS fee.) The SEVIS fee for J-1 students and scholars is currently $220. This fee may be paid in one of the following ways: International Affairs … Paying your SEVIS Fee and Obtaining a J-1 Visa … As a result of having been admitted (or approved to come) to South …
… International Pre-Arrival Checklist We are so excited you will soon be joining the Jackrabbit family! Please take some time to thoroughly read the following information. It will be super helpful as you make your preparations to join SDSU. As always, the International Affairs team is ready to answer your questions, so don’t be afraid to contact us. And don’t forget – we’re on Facebook, too. Before … 2024 program start date is August), but on-campus housing may not be available yet. Arrive at SDSU before Monday, August 19th, for International Student Orientation. Tell us you are coming! Email Islamiah Fuad all of the following information: Given name Family Name SDSU ID Arrival date Arrival time Arrival airline name and flight number (Ex. American Airlines …
… International Travel Suggestions If you are traveling during a time when our office is not providing transportation to and from the airport, below is a list of various options and estimated costs that will help you to make your way to SDSU. Please contact these companies directly to reserve your transportation. Jefferson Bus Lines Jefferson Bus Lines is an economical way of traveling to Brookings from Sioux Falls. Tickets are estimated at … will need to contact Housing and Residential Life department directly to make arrangements for moving into the residence halls. If you would like to apply for on-campus housing you may do so by going to SDSU Residential Life. If you are under 20 years of age, living on-campus is mandatory. Application for Living On Campus If you have problems with the online …
… International Students Transferring Out International Students Transferring Out All of us at SDSU are sorry that you are transferring out! We hope to see you on our campus again someday. In order to successfully … transfer your SEVIS record to another U.S. institution, you must submit the following: Acceptance Letter from your new university Transfer form (if required by your university) You may email these documents to sdsu.intlstud@sdstate.edu along with your requested transfer out date. Make sure you list your full name AND SDSU student ID in your request. Please … SDSU will not process your transfer request until after the program start date listed on your I-20. Please be sure to consult with your next institution to determine if that date is compatible with their admission process. Also, the above information is only for the SEVIS record. Official transcripts and requests to withdraw from the university are processed …