I am a
new student and need to move into the dormitory early for
International Orientation, but the housing information says that
move in day is after I arrive. What can I do?
If you will be living in on-campus housing, do not worry about
your early arrival-you will be able to get into your on-campus
housing room and move in early. International Student Services will
be arranging your early arrival.
I
would like to be picked up at the airport when I arrive to
Indianapolis for my first semester at Butler. What do I
do?
My
flight does not arrive during business hours. Can I still
request an airport pickup and will someone really meet me
at the airport?
YES and YES! It is not a requirement that your flight be
during business hours, we will arrange for your pickup no matter
the hour. Please complete the
airport confirmation form and we will confirm with you
before you arrive who will be meeting you at the airport.
I
don't want to pack my pillow, blankets, etc. in my suitcases to
travel. What can I do my first night?
Another service that International Student Services provides for
incoming international students is a linen/bedding service. This
costs $30, and includes, all new: one pillow, one set of sheets,
one set of towels, and one blanket. This is a very affordable price
and it allows you not to pack these items and have more room for
other things. If you are interested, please let us know via email
(intstudents@butler.edu) so
we can have the linens ready for you upon arrival. You should be
prepared to pay the $30 at international orientation.
I will
not be able to get my health form sent in before I come because
international mail is very slow. What should I do?
Many of you have a health form that requires vaccinations and a
signature from your doctor at home. If you cannot complete it in
time to send it to Butler, just bring it to orientation and one of
the nurses will be at orientation to pick them up.
I have
several questions about the immunizations and health
requirements. Who should I ask?
You can contact the Butler Health Center Director at vrosa@butler.edu and she will be
happy to answer any of your health-related questions before your
arrival. You can also visit the Health Center's website.
I am a
new international student who has not registered for classes. When
do I register before classes begin?
Exchange students will register with Jill
McKinney, who is your academic advisor for your exchange period.
You can contact her at jsmckinn@butler.edu to discuss your
schedule.
Degree-seeking students will have an academic
advisor assigned to them. If you have not corresponded with them
via e-mail before arriving, we will facilitate your meeting them
and getting your classes scheduled.
How do
I pay my bill when I get to the university?
First you need to register for classes for the semester you
would like to pay for. Once you have registered, you can pay at the
Office of Student Accounts with cash, credit card, check or money
order/bank check.
As an
international student, am I eligible to open a US bank
account?
Yes, you are eligible, and my office facilitates the opening of
bank accounts during the week of orientation. You only need your
passport and your Butler ID card or another form of identification
along with $100 cash to open a bank account.
My
parents want to wire transfer money to my bank account from my
country--can they do that?
Yes! When you open your bank account, let the banker know that
and they can provide you with the complete information you need to
give your parents to have a successful wire transfer.
Are
international students eligible to work in the
U.S.?
International students have limited options to work.
International students (F-1 & J-1) can work on-campus for 20
hours per week with correct authorization from the International
Student Services Office.
After one year at Butler, F-1 international students are
eligible for off campus internships in their area of study called
Curricular Practical Training
(CPT). The International Student Services Office
provides the correct work authorization for these internships.
After graduating, F-1 international students are eligible for a
12-month practicum experience in their area of study called Optional Practical Training
(OPT). The International Student Services Office aids
the student in filing the correct paperwork with the U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Office (USCIS) 90 days before
graduation up to 60 days after graduation. The processing
time for USCIS is stated as 90 days.
J-1 Non-degree students are eligible for Academic Training
(AT) (PDF) for the amount of time that they studied in
the United States and never more than 18 months of Academic
Training can be given. Students are not eligible for more than 24
months (TOTAL) in J-1 non-degree status (24 months includes time
studied and time in Academic Training). For example, if your time
of study is one semester (approximately 4 months), your time in
Academic Training cannot exceed four months. ISEP students please
see the guidelines set out by your program:
ISEP Students (PDF). All J-1
students please see the Center for Global Education in JH212
to file for Academic Training.