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At Elmira College, we’re here to help you along your educational journey.
EC is committed to diversity, inclusion, and global awareness as we educate today’s students with programming that promotes experiential learning, and provides opportunities to become leaders and involved with the surrounding community.
The following information is designed to help you prepare for your arrival at EC. We encourage you to download our Pre-Arrival Guide for more detailed information and to use as a reference as you travel.
Finalize Admissions Requirements: Submit any outstanding requirements, such as enrollment deposits, final transcripts, or other documentation. Communicate with the admissions office to make sure you are well-informed about everything that must happen between getting your I-20 and arriving on campus. Additional information is available in the Pre-Arrival Guide.
Housing: Research and coordinate your on- or off-campus housing. Review the resources and links in our Pre-Arrival Guide.
Health Immunizations and Insurance: Make sure you have all the right vaccinations and have submitted the required health forms. International students must sign up for the College health insurance policy. Alternative policies are not accepted. Visit the Health Insurance webpage for more information.
Register for Orientation: You will be required to attend an international student orientation program upon arrival. Look for information from your admissions counselor.
Make Travel Arrangements: You are permitted to enter the U.S. 30 days before the start date on your I-20 or DS-2019. The Elmira-Corning Regional Airport (ELM) is just 10.7 miles / 17.2 km northeast of the College. You can get to the College by rental car, taxi, or car service (Lyft and/or Uber). Visit the Elmira-Corning Regional Airport here.
Once you have made your travel plans, let the Office of Admissions know when you will be arriving. If you are flying into the Elmira-Corning Regional Airport or riding the bus to the Elmira Bus Station, a member of our admissions staff will meet you and bring you to campus. If you arrive by alternate means, let us know when to expect you so we can meet you and have your room ready.
Upon arrival to the United States, no earlier than 30 days before the program of study begins and no later than the start of classes, all new F-1 and J-1 students must:
Complete document check-in. Please don’t do this before you arrive in the U.S. because a copy of your I-94 arrival record is required.
To ensure proper processing of SEVIS Registration, all international students must provide copies of the following:
All non-immigrant international students at Elmira College must abide by both College policies and federal immigration regulations that govern their stay in the United States. When students sign the Form I-20 or DS-2019, they are agreeing to follow all the rules and regulations governing their F-1 or J-1 status.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) considers it the sole responsibility of students to maintain the terms of their F-1/J-1 status. The Office of Admissions will help you navigate the government regulations to avoid pitfalls. The following guidelines can help you.
1. Reporting: DHS requires student visa-holders check in with their school within 15 days of the start of the semester. Failure to report could result in possible loss of legal status and possible termination of the SEVIS record. All international students should complete document check-in before the start of their academic program. The Office of Admissions will then report to the DHS on behalf of all international students.
2. Contact Information: International students must report any changes to their address, name, or contact information within 10 days of the change. Students should report these changes to the Financial Aid or DEI office, which will report via SEVIS. This satisfies the government requirement.
3. Academics: International students must register for and complete a full course of study each semester at the school that issued their I-20/DS-2019. The minimum courseload per term is:
Summer terms are optional. Students who do not register for and maintain the minimum credit hours during subsequent fall or winter terms are considered out of status.
4. Enroll Full-time: All students must register during the registration period before the term begins. Any changes must be done by the Registrar’s add-drop deadline. Failure to enroll full-time violates student visa status. Academic advisors will assist students in their course registration.
5. Authorization from the Registrar: If a student cannot complete a full course of study due to extenuating medical or academic circumstances, the student must be authorized for a reduced courseload with approval from their academic advisor and authorization in SEVIS from the Registrar’s Office. Students should inquire if they are eligible and submit the appropriate form.
6. I-20/DS-2019 Program End Date: If an international student plans to graduate early or cannot complete their program by the program end date listed on the I-20/DS-2019, they must request the Registrar’s Office shorten or extend their program end date on their I-20/DS-2019. This must be completed at least two weeks before the I-20/DS-2019 program end date.
7. Employment: There are strict limitations placed on the F-1/J-1 students’ eligibility to work. Working without authorization is a serious violation of status and can lead to the termination of a student’s SEVIS record.
F-1/J-1 students may work part-time on-campus (less than 20 hours per week) while school is in session and full-time during school breaks.
F-1 students can only work off-campus if they are eligible and authorized for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT) in advance. J-1 students must be eligible and authorized for Academic Training (AT). All other work (whether paid or unpaid) is unauthorized and a violation of F-1/J-1 student status. Engaging in unauthorized off-campus work is grounds for termination of an F-1/J-1 student’s visa status.
Students working on-campus or authorized to work off-campus in a paid position must apply for a Social Security Number by filling out an application with the Social Security Administration. It may take a few weeks to obtain a Social Security Number and card.
Additional resources can be found on the DHS website: http://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/
