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Next: Continuing Education Up: International Education Previous: The Office of
International Student Services
One important aspect of International Education at Cornell is its international student population. International students at Cornell represent more than 15 countries. Swelling the ``international student'' ranks at Cornell are many U.S. students who study and travel abroad each year or who choose foreign languages and cultures as their primary field of interest.
The International Club provides opportunities for these students to join with others who have a special interest in international cultures. The Club sponsors several activities each year such as International Culture Day, chopsticks-eating contests, and the International Dinner.
The Office of International Education works closely with many administrative departments and faculty advisors to provide special services for international students, even before they arrive on campus. Details about application and admissions procedures for prospective international students are available from the Office of International Education.
New international students enrolling in Term One of the academic year are provided a short homestay in the local community and a special orientation preceding the regular orientation for all new students. In addition, all new international students are assigned to faculty advisors who have a special interest and experience in working with international students.
Almost all Cornell students, including international students, live in the Cornell residence halls (see ``Campus'' and ``Student Life''). The Director of Residence Life attempts to pair international students with U.S. students who have an interest in having an international roommate. Residence hall staff participate in special training programs aimed at increasing cross-cultural sensitivity. International students may also apply for hall staff positions.
Incoming international students whose native language is not English may study English as a Second Language for up to four terms of full academic credit before beginning their regular academic coursework.
The Office of International Education assists international students in matters related to the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) and their F-1 visa status. Official forms and current information are available in the Office. The Director is the Designated School Official authorized to act on behalf of Cornell in immigration matters.
International students with the legal status of aliens, including those students with the non-immigrant status of either F or B, must maintain their legal status in order to be permitted to continue to enroll in courses at Cornell College. Students who are in the process of changing status must have received approval, or reasonable assurance of obtaining approval, before enrolling in courses at Cornell. The burden of proof rests with the student. Reasonable proof of filing may include a statement from INS that the forms are being processed or a registered mail receipt showing that INS has received the forms. If an application for reinstatement of status is denied by INS, the College may terminate the student's enrollment at any time.
In cooperation with the Office of Student Affairs and the Business and Registrar's Offices, the Office of International Education advises and assists international students in communicating with home governments and educational and sponsoring agencies. Similarly, it assists with other personal and academic concerns when so requested. The Office maintains regular contact with students' parents whether in this country or abroad.
The Office of International Education also acts as an information clearinghouse for all students interested in study and travel abroad and for campus and community organizations planning programs and projects with an international emphasis (see ``Off-Campus Programs'').
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