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You have been admitted…now what?

Congratulations on your recent admission to the University of Houston-Clear Lake. We are excited to welcome you as a member of our community.

What’s next?

• Registration. The process of selecting and officially enrolling in courses. Register for classes before you get to UHCL online. Online: www.uhcl.edu/admissions/E-Services. Please refer to the Quick Reference Guide for dates. For questions about registration call 281-283-2484.
• Schedule changes. All F-1 and J-1 students must be full-time. Full time enrollment for undergraduates is 12 hours and 9 hours for graduate students. You may add and drop classes through late registration as long as full-time status is maintained.
• Locate housing. There are many residential options near UHCL, but the most convenient is University Forest Apartments (UFA). UFA is the only on-campus housing option at UHCL. To learn more about UFA call 281-286-5959 or email UHCL@campushousing.com.
• Transition. Arrive early to get familiar with the Clear Lake area and University of Houston-Clear Lake. If you are out of the country, you can enter only 30 days prior to the date on your SEVIS I-20 Form, section 9.
• Airport Transportation. If you need transportation from the airport to UHCL, contact Intercultural and International Student Services at 281-283-2560 prior to your arrival.
• Check In. As an F-1 and J-1 student you are required to check-in with an International Student Adviser in the Office of Admissions. Appointment only. No walk-in hours available. To make your appointment, call 281-283-2500 or speak to a customer service representative at the front counter in the Office of Admissions Please bring your I-20, I-94 and passport.
• Pay Tuition. Please check the Quick Reference Guide for tuition payment deadlines. Payment plans and short term loans are available in the Cashier’s Office.
• Get student ID card. You can obtain your student ID card from the Office of Student Life in the Student Services and Classroom Building.
• Purchase books and other supplies at the campus bookstore or online.
• Attend International Student Orientation. Call Intercultural and International Student Services for more details, 281-283-2575. Information will be mailed to you.

International Check-In for HADM students at UHCL- Texas Medical Center

Saturday, August 29, 2009
UHCL-Texas Medical Center

2151 W. Holcombe Blvd., Suite 120
Houston, TX 77204-0301
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

9:00 a.m. – 10:30  International Check-In
10:45 a.m.- 11:45  “Maintaining Good F-1 Status” Workshop 

**Please bring all of your immigration and academic documents!

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