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DEAR STUDENT
Congratulations on your acceptance to Rollins and welcome to
our international student community. The Ofce of International
Student & Scholar Services (OISSS) is available to assist you
during your initial transition and in the years to come.

The ofce acts as a resource center for students, faculty and
administrators by encouraging and supporting the enrollment of
international students and scholars. The college is committed to
international education and to working with the community to
achieve the goal of internationalizing Rollins.

Enclosed is your Form I-20 or Form DS-2019, needed to acquire
a student visa which will permit you to enter the United States
as a Rollins student. Please read the form carefully and notify the
ofce immediately if anything is inaccurate.

This Passport to Rollins has been prepared to assist you in
planning your arrival. Please be sure to read the following pages
for important information related to obtaining your student visa
and preparing for college life at Rollins.

International Student Orientation is a mandatory program for
all international students. Dates vary by program of study and
are noted on page 6. Details of the program will be emailed to
you in July.

We look forward to welcoming you to the U.S. and assisting as
you learn your way around the college and the Orlando area.

If you have any concerns, please contact us by telephone at
407-691-1158; fax 407-646-2595; or email at jruby@rollins.edu
or cottinger@rollins.edu.

Congratulations and see you in August!

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Table of Contents
Obtaining Your Student Visa 4
Review your Form I-20 or DS-2019
Pay SEVIS fee
Schedule appointment at U.S. Embassy or Consulate
*Canadian and Bermudian students are not required to obtain a visa.
Planning Your Arrival 6
Choosing your arrival date
Hotel information if arriving before check-in date
What to Bring
Financial Arrangements 8
Payment of tuition
Tax obligations
Health insurance

Entering the United States 10
Immigration & Customs
Transportation from airport to campus

Orientation 12
Dates
General times for sessions
Topics to be covered
What to bring to orientation

Arrival Checklist 14

Campus Map 16
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What You Need To Know!
Do NOT enter the U.S. on a visitors visa or under the
Visa Waiver Program.

Only use the I-20 or DS-2019 issued by the school you
plan to attend!

The I-20 or DS-2019 is very importantDo NOT lose it!
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What You Need To Know!
Do NOT enter the U.S. on a visitors visa or under the
Visa Waiver Program.

Only use the I-20 or DS-2019 issued by the school you
plan to attend!

The I-20 or DS-2019 is very importantDo NOT lose it!

Review your Form I-20 or DS-2019
Make sure all information printed is correct.
Read printed instructions on the back of form and sign.
Note that you have been given a reporting date, which is
based on your program start date. This is the date by which
you should enter the U.S. with your I-20 or DS-2019.
* You are allowed to enter up to 30 days prior to this date.

If you discover an error on the form, contact the Ofce of
International Student & Scholar Services by phone or email.
Pay your SEVIS fee (Form I-901)
Instruction packet is enclosed

Schedule Visa appointment
It is best to apply for a U.S. visa in your country of
citizenship or residence.
Contact your nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate for
scheduling procedures and processing times.

Gather all required documents:
Valid passport
Form I-20 or DS-2019
Rollins acceptance letter
Financial documentation
You may complete Form DS-156 (application for
nonimmigrant visa) online to print or at embassy.

Remember:
If you have a Form I-20, you will apply for an F-1 visa.
If you have a Form DS-2019, you will apply for a J-1 visa.
If you have a spouse and/or children, they may apply for the
F-2 or J-2 dependent visa. A dependent Form I-20 or DS-2019
will need to be requested.

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Choosing Your Arrival Date

College of Arts & Sciences, College of Professional Studies,
and Holt School students should arrive in Orlando by Sunday,
August 17 in order to check-in and attend International
Student Orientation.
Crummer students should arrive in Orlando by Sunday, August 24
in order to check-in and attend International Student Orientation.

When purchasing your ight, please note that
undergraduate residence halls are closed during
winter and summer breaks.

Please notify us by email of your planned arrival
date and time.

If arriving before check-in date, you will need to
make hotel arrangements.
For hotels visit: rollins.edu/admission/admissioninfo/
visit-campus/local-area-lodging.html

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What to Bring:
Clothes for layering, as it is very hot in summer and
chilly in winter
Raincoats, umbrellas, rain boots
If living in undergraduate residence halls, Bed linens
(extra-long size) and bath/beach towels. You can visit
rhl.org/rol to purchase bed linens and have them
delivered upon your arrival.
U.S. currency-small bills and coins are recommended
Extra contact lenses, eyeglasses, cameras, mp3 players

Please visit the Residential Life web page for more information
on what to bring. www.rollins.edu/reslife/living-on-campus/
whattobring.html

There is an option to ship personal items ahead of
your arrival time to campus.
Ship to the following address:
Your Name
Rollins College
1000 Holt Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789
Shipments will be held in Central Receiving for you
to pick up upon arrival.
There will be shopping trips during International
Student Orientation.
Mobile device purchases can be made upon arrival.

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Payment of Tuition

Fall term tuition/fees/room/board charges are due by:
July 16 for College of Arts & Sciences and College of
Professional Studies students
August 25 for Holt students
August 27 for Crummer students.
Please note that payment must be received prior to the start of term to
avoid late fees and delays with adding and dropping classes.
Payment may be made via the following methods:
Check payable to Rollins College and mailed to
1000 Holt Avenue - 2716, Winter Park, FL 32789-4499
E-check and credit card via the Online Billing and
Payment System at rollins.edu/bursar/quikpay.html
American Express, Discover, MasterCard and Visa payments
are accepted through the Online Billing and Payment
System by a third-party processor. A service charge of
2.75% will apply to all credit card transactions.
International students should process wires through
peerTransfer at www.peertransfer.com.

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Health Insurance

Please note that ALL international students (F-1, J-1, and J-2)
are automatically enrolled in the Colleges student health
insurance program.

A student who already has adequate health insurance
coverage may request to waive the College health
insurance by submitting an International Student Health
Insurance Waiver form.
The deadline for completing this form is July 31, 2014.
Insurance Waiver form is available at:
rollins.edu/bursar/forms
We advise all students to get medical, dental, and vision
checkups before departing for the U.S.
For more information about nancial arrangements
or payments, please contact the Ofce of the Bursar:
Phone: 407-646-2252 Email: bursar@rollins.edu
Online: rollins.edu/bursar
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Tax Obligations

As an international student, you will be required by law to le
tax forms annually. If you are receiving a scholarship, part of it
may be taxable. Taxable scholarships may require you to pay
the tax to Rollins during the fall semester. You will need to work
with our Tax Compliance ofce during orientation to determine
your obligations.
Immigration & Customs
What to carry with you when traveling to the U.S
Passport
Rollins admission letter
Rollins contact phone numbers
OISSS: 407-691-1158
Campus Security: 407-646-2999
Form I-20 or DS-2019
Copies of your nancial support documentation
This Passport to Rollins document with important
travel information

What to expect?
Your passport, Form I-20 or DS-2019, and luggage
will be inspected
U.S. Customs and Border Protection ofcer will
stamp your passport and return it to you.
You will receive a notice advising you of how you can
print your Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record, which
will be required for submission to various other
government agencies.
Your passport will be stamped with your date of entry
and entry classication of F-1 or J-1 and D/S meaning
duration of status. Make sure that the passport is
stamped correctly before leaving the ofcers desk.

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Transportation from Airport to Campus

After clearing Customs
After your luggage has been inspected at Customs,
you can proceed to ground transportation.
It is recommended that you hire a taxi or car service.

Below are some taxi and car service companies that can
provide service:
Contact a car service in advance to make a reservation
and provide ight arrival information.
College of Arts & Sciences and College of Professional
Studies students who will be living in Rollins residence halls:
Please report to the Ofce of Residential Life in McKean
Hall upon arrival on campus to check in and receive your
residence hall keys. If you arrive after ofce hours, please
report to Campus Security, where you will receive your key.
If living in MBA Housing, please be sure that you have the
necessary information from Property Management for
accessing the apartment
Students living of campus:
Your arrival date and time is the start of your orientation
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Taxi Service Phone Number Est. Price to Rollins
Yellow/City Cab 407-422-2222 $3540
Car Service Phone Number Est. Price to Rollins
Standard
Transportation 407-721-8013 $51.75
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Rollins College hosts a mandatory International
Student Orientation for all new students.
As a new international student at Rollins, you represent a unique
and treasured addition to our student community. In order to
provide you with the tools and information necessary for a
successful transition to the U.S., Florida, and Rollins, we provide
this special orientation, which focuses on the issues that are
particular to international students. The program is designed in
addition to the Colleges orientation programs for all new students.

International Student Orientation dates:
Sunday August 17- Wednesday, August 20
College of Arts & Sciences, College of Professional Studies
& Hamilton Holt School
Sunday, August 24- Monday, August 25
Crummer Graduate School of Business
Topics to be covered:
Understanding Your Immigration Status and Responsibilities
Survival Skills
Managing Your Money
Preparing for Employment in U.S.
Campus Safety and Legal Rights & Responsibilities
Academic Advising and Policies/Tutoring & Writing Center
Student Panel on Life at Rollins and Beyond

What to bring to Orientation for check-in process:
Passport
Form I-20 or DS-2019
Notepad and pen
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Prior to Arrival at Rollins:

Check passport expiration date. It should be valid for
six months after entering the U.S.
Obtain Form I-20 or DS-2019 and apply for F-1 or
J-1 student visa.
Email the Ofce of International Student & Scholar Services
(oisss@rollins.edu) with the date and time of your arrival
in Orlando.
Have directions from the airport to Rollins with you.
Directions are available at bit.ly/Rollinsmap
Make and conrm housing arrangements. If living on
campus, be sure you receive your housing assignment
from the Ofce of Residential Life or Graduate Housing.
Make arrangements for tuition paymentDO NOT CARRY
a lot of cash; bring $300-500 in U.S. dollars for immediate
use before opening a bank account. You may wish to have
lower denomination bills and coins for taxi or phone use.
Make copies of immigration documents; leave one set
of copies with your family and pack a set of copies in
your luggage.
Pack your passport, original Form I-20 or DS-2019, and a
set of nancial documents in your carry-on luggage, not in
your checked luggage.

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Upon Arrival at Rollins:

Students living on campus should report to McKean Hall
to check in and receive keys.
(#319 on campus maprollins.edu/map/.)
If arriving after business hours, please go to Campus Security
(#312 on campus maprollins.edu/map/) to check in, and to
receive keys and arrival information packet.
If living in MBA Housing, please coordinate arrival and
check-in with Leslie Rose, Residential Property Manager,
lrose@rollins.edu, phone: 407-691-1728.

Settling into Your Room:

Buy necessities for residence hall room.
Open bank account with a local bank. Information on this
procedure will be provided at Orientation.
Visit the Ofce of the Bursar to check if payments for
tuition, housing, insurance, and meal plans have been received
or to make arrangements for payment.

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