Study at St. 爱德华是交换生
St. 爱德华欢迎来自世界各地合作大学的交换生来到山顶. Contact 国际学生服务 (ISS) with questions about studying at St. 爱德华是通过我们的交换项目来的.
交换学生申请
You must first be nominated by your home university; check with your home university exchange coordinator for more information. 一旦获得提名,您将:
- The nomination deadline is March 1 for Fall exchange and September 15 for Spring. 一旦被提名,你可以提交你的 online application along with all the documents needed for your Apply DS-2019 Form. Completed applications deadlines are Fall: April 1 and Spring: Oct. 1
- 一旦您的申请完成,并且您已经提交了DS-2019的批准文件, you will be fully admitted to the university.
- 收集以下文件并上传至“申请DS-2019”表格:
- Passport photo page. 拥有双重国籍的人需要上传你计划携带的护照复印件. U.S. 公民将上传你的美国护照.S. passport photo page.
- 财务证明表格: Fill in the Exchange 财务证明表格(COF) 并上传到您的DS-2019申请表上. U.S. Citizens do not need to complete this step. Banking Certification 在COF表格上. Follow the banking letter requirements. 资金必须是当前的 6 months 程序开始日期的. U.S. citizens students do not need to complete this form.
- 英语水平证明: The following are the minimum English proficiency for exchange admission: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL (iBT)79; TOEFL (ITP) 500; Duolingo 105 or other approved English proficiency test/score. 较高的英语水平分数支持您成功参与学术课程,并提高您在美国日常工作的能力.S.
- Official Transcript: Submit an official transcript from your home university, including final grades for the most recent completed semester. Include an English translation.
- Submit the 保险确认表格 as you complete your "Apply DS-2019" form.
Next Steps, Visa Information and J-1 Regulations
You have applied to St. Edward's. Now what?
Once we receive all application materials, it usually takes a week to get your admission notice by email. You’ll receive information about activating your St. Edward’s online account, including your St. Edward’s email address.
ISS will issue your DS-2019 form after you’re admitted. This form is required for your J-1 student visa application. 当你的DS-2019准备好了, 我们会用电子邮件发给你, along with instructions for applying for your J-1 visa.
While waiting for your DS-2019 to arrive, you will:
- Activate your St. 爱德华大学的帐户,使用您的帐户激活码.
- Submit proof of your bacterial meningitis vaccination and COVID - 19疫苗接种要求.
- Register for or waive the university’s 健康保险范围. 如果你在第11节课前不放弃,你就得支付健康保险.
- Review Hillstart, 在线预培训课程,以完成提交咨询信息等任务, registering for orientation and applying for housing (Exchange students are required to live on campus). Your Hillstart 邀请将被发送到您的圣. Edward's email account.
- 为注册做准备:交换生被指派一名成功教练来支持他们完成注册和咨询过程. Exchange students may choose to preview "exchange eligible的高级搜索选项中使用“exchange eligible”属性查询课程 Course Schedule,然后才能收到交换学生咨询的链接 & Registration Form from their Success Coach.
Apply for Your J-1 Visa
收到DS-2019表格后,请按照以下步骤申请J-1签证:
- Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee online.
- Find your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
- 完成在线签证申请并预约J-1签证面试. Application procedures vary by embassy or consulate location. Bring your original DS-2019 to your visa interview, 还有你的录取通知书和经济支持信息.
Apply early to start your program on time.
J-1 Regulations
Ask ISS about J-1 visa regulations and benefits. 不遵守这些要求可能会影响你在美国的逗留能力.S. as well as your eligibility for a visa in the future.
Visa Requirements:
- Enroll full-time
- 更新DS-2019的地址或项目变更
- 不要擅自工作
- Follow U.S. laws
- 维持必要的健康保险
- 在DS-2019上的项目结束日期之后,在30天内离开.
Some J-1 visa holders are subject to a two-year home-country physical presence requirement 根据《365比分网电竞》第212(e)条.
FAQs
Arrival to Campus
When should I arrive?
Exchange students with a J-1 visa may enter the U.S. 在DS-2019表上显示的项目开始日期前30天. 计划及时到达国际发布(审查日期在邮件通信中). 强制办理登机手续. Remember, exchange students are required to live on campus and move-in dates must be scheduled with housing.
Academic Requirements
我要上几门课?
你必须注册全日制课程,即4门课或12个学分. 确认你的家乡大学是否要求你注册额外的学分. 你只能从你要求的12个学分中获得3个在线学分.
我如何注册课程?
交换学生与学术成功教练一起注册. 他们将发放pin码进行注册.
What should I do if a class that I want is closed?
See if there’s another section of the class available. 如果没有,与你的家乡大学合作,找到另一门适合你学位计划的课程. You may still add your name to the waitlist; if a spot becomes available, you’ll have 24 hours to confirm your registration. But, 一定要注册另一门课, 即使你在候补名单上, because you have to be enrolled full time.
我在课堂上应该期待什么?
你的教授希望你参与课堂讨论. 作业、测验和考试贯穿整个学期. 许多教授都有出勤规定,要求你不要错过太多的课. Professors can withdraw you from a class for non-attendance, 哪些会对你的交换项目和学生签证状态造成问题.
我怎样才能拿到成绩单?
Order your transcript directly from the Office of the Registrar. 通过普通邮寄或亲自领取成绩单是不收费的, 但如果你订购特快专递或电子成绩单,则需要付费. 我们建议快递邮件或数字成绩单,因为普通邮件无法跟踪,注册商无法估计交付.
我怎样上语言课?
If you already have knowledge of the language, 你将完成一个在线评估,这样我们就可以把你安排在正确的级别.
健康和保险要求
我必须买保险吗?
Yes; your insurance plan must cover $50,000 medical expenses, repatriation and medical evacuation benefits. You may either purchase insurance through St. Edward’s or 提供保险证明 each semester.
Are there vaccines I’m required to get?
Yes; you must submit proof of your bacterial meningitis vaccination. 如果你没有完成这个要求,你可能无法注册.
I have a disability; how can I get support?
If you have a documented disability (learning, 医疗或心理)或对服务资格有疑问, 电邮学生残疾服务 or call 512-448-8557.
Housing Options
How do I sign up for on-campus housing?
Once admitted to St. Edward’s, complete the housing application in Hillstart. Exchange students are required to live on campus.
What are the on-campus housing options?
See video tours and learn about different options for on-campus living. 我们建议交换学生住在以下其中一种. andr
Work Authorization
Can I get a Social Security Number (SSN)?
A SSN is only required if you’re paid for employment. 如果你有工作机会, 请与ISS联系,以确定用于授权的适当文档和您的SSN应用程序.
Can I work on campus?
J-1签证持有人有资格兼职校园工作,每周最多20小时. 在开始你的校园工作之前, report your employment to ISS so we can update your DS-2019 record. Self-employment, such as private tutoring, is not allowed. Work-study positions are also not allowed. If you’re unsure if a position is acceptable, check with ISS.
Do I have to file taxes?
如果你在交换计划期间收到收入,你必须报税. In the U.S., some of your income is typically withheld for taxes. Depending on your home country’s tax agreement with the U.S., 你可能有资格通过在下一个日历年开始时提交纳税表格来获得一些这笔税款.
Am I able to volunteer?
Per U.S. 根据劳动法,对于持有F-1或J-1签证的人来说,无薪工作仍可被视为就业. Here are examples 这突出了志愿服务和无薪就业之间的区别.
Important Dates
Feb. 19 Fall housing applications open
April 1 Exchange application deadline
April 22 Registration opens for Exchange
TBA国际登陆日抵达前网络研讨会
Aug. 从早上9点开始搬进来.m. to 4 p.m.
Aug. 21交流方向
Aug. 22-23新生迎新会
Aug. 23-25主播欢迎周末
Aug. 26开始上课
Sept. 2 Last day to request health insurance waiver
Nov. 27-Dec. 1 Thanksgiving break
Dec. 9-12次考试/测试周
Dec. 12学期结束
Dec. 13 Move-Out; campus housing closes at noon
Sept 15 Exchange nomination deadline
Oct. 1 Exchange application deadline
11月注册课程
TBD抵达前网络研讨会
Jan. 9 . Exchange Move-In
Jan. 10 Exchange and New Student Orientation
Jan. 13课程开始
三月三日学期中期
Mar. 8 - 14 Spring Break
Mar. 28 - 31 Easter Break
April Registration for Fall classes begins
TBD考试周
待定学期结束
Information for Exchange Partner Universities
Submit exchange nominations here.
Nomination Deadlines:
- Fall semester (Aug.–Dec.) and academic year (Aug.–May): March 1
- Spring semester (Jan.–May): Sept. 15
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