PRE-ARRIVAL ORIENTATION

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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
LONG BEACH

Pre-Arrival Orientation
Degree Seeking Students

Center for International Education(CIE)

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 Overview

• Welcome
• Before coming to the U.S.
• Questions and Answers (Q&A)
• Arriving in the U.S.
• After arriving at CSULB
• Course Registration and Fee Payment
• Questions and Answers (Q&A)
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Welcome to CSULB!

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Welcome!

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 Before Leaving Home

• Steps to Enrollment
• Visa & Immigration
• Health & Immunizations
• Housing
• Money Preparation
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 Before Leaving Home
Official Enrollment Must-Do Checklist
1) Go to “Newly Admitted Degree-Seeking Students” at
www.ccpe.csulb.edu/newstudents
2) Click on “Fall 2018 Required Steps to Enrollment” and follow step-by-
step instructions to complete enrollment
See the section “for Graduate Students”

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 Before Leaving Home
Visa & Immigration

Pay SEVIS I-901 fee and obtain your F-1 visa if needed (see I-20
cover for details)

Always make copies of your passport, visa & I-20 (hard and
electronic copy)

Unfortunately, you are not allowed late entry

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 Before Leaving Home
Health Care

• Complete any medical and dental check-ups

• Prepare any extra personal medications
• Gather your immunization documents

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 NON-SMOKING CAMPUS

CSULB students have decided to commit to clean and healthy

educational living and working environment for all members of the campus
community. Everyone has a right to breathe fresh air, therefore, CSULB is
now a 100% smoke, vapor, and tobacco-free campus.
csulb.edu/livewell/breathe

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 Case Management
Part of a wellness group serving students, faculty and staff

Rachelle Ang, LCSW: CAPS

Jolene Sagan, LCSW: Dean of Students
Karen Kinsley, MSW: Disabled Student Services
Kristen Hutchcroft, LCSW: Student Health Center

Helping others problem-solve and overcome obstacles by

providing support, information and guidance for independent decision making.
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 Before Leaving Home
Immunizations / Vaccinations

• Measles/Rubella (MMR)
• Tuberculosis(TB) test within the past year
• QuantiFERON TB test is highly recommended
• Also offered on campus (appointment required)
• If you are 18 or younger: Hepatitis B
• If you’ll live on-campus: Meningitis
• Google Search: csulb immunizations
• Questions? Email: vaccine-shs@csulb.edu

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 Before Leaving Home
Purchase Health Insurance

jcbins.com
Purchase online with VISA or Mastercard
Insurance hold prevents you from registering for courses
Purchase health insurance in advance

Wait 3 business days for the hold to disappear after purchase.

Waivers only permitted for:
• Certain government sponsored plans (e.g. SACM, Oman, SONOR, Fulbright, etc.)
• Plan under a parent or spouse employed by a U.S. company

For more information: www.ccpe.csulb.edu/insurance

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for video instructions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I349XobamaU
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 Before Leaving Home
On-Campus Housing (dormitory)
Move-In Day: August 18
For students who have been accepted to on-campus housing
Website www.csulb.edu/housing
E-mail address housing@csulb.edu

Office phone number +1 (562) 985-4187

Dorm # after 10 PM http://web.csulb.edu/divisions/students/housing/contact.html

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 Before Leaving Home
On-Campus Housing

What you Need: Room Furniture Included:

• Blankets, Bedspreads, and • Bed

Sheets • Dresser
• Sheet size: Twin extra long • Desk
203.2cm x 86.36cm • Chair
• Pillowcases • Bookshelf
• Towels • Wastebasket
• Study lamps (non halogen) • Closet
• Mirror for each resident
Bring these items with you or
purchase them after you arrive
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 Before Leaving Home
Off-Campus Housing

• www.housing.csulb.edu/offcampus
OR
• www.ccpe.csulb.edu/housing for
• Off-Campus Housing Information:
rental budget, application process,
etc. for housing off campus
• Homestay options

You are responsible for finding accommodations.

Secure a place to stay before you arrive!
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 Before Leaving Home
Off-Campus Housing

Expenses per Semester living alone (~4 Months)*

Tuition & fees $7300 - $8200

Books & school supplies $1500 - $1800

Insurance $650

Housing & food $6000 - $7000

Other personal expenses $1500+

Total $16,900 ~ $19,200

* Projections made in U.S.23
Dollars
Question & Answer

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 Arriving in the U.S. and CSULB

• When am I allowed to enter?

• What happens at the port of entry?
• How to get to CSULB?

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 Arriving in the U.S.
When am I allowed to enter?

You can only enter the U.S. up to 30 days before your

program start date on your I-20:

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 Arriving in the U.S.
What happens at the port of entry?
At the port of entry in the U.S., prepare these documents to show
to the Customs and Border Protection Officer:
• I-20 Form
• Acceptance letter
• Evidence of financial support
• Passport valid for at least 6 months
• Valid F-1 visa (except Canadian citizens)
*Keep these documents in your carry-on bag for immediate access.
Contact information of CIE: 562-985-5555
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 Arriving in the U.S.
Questions the border officer might ask:

• What is the purpose of your visit?

• How long is your stay?
• Where will you be staying?
• How will you support yourself financially?
• If your documents match the purpose of
your visit
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 Arriving at LAX
Transportation to Long Beach
• There is no pickup service from the school, but it is easy to find
transportation from LAX to Long Beach.
• Prepare $30-$80 to pay for a shared ride or airport shuttle
• Chinese Student & Scholar Association (CSSA) Airport Pickup 机场接机
(if you’re coming from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan)
WeChat: Shixu515860892
• South Asian Student Association (SASA) Airport Pickup (if you’re coming
from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal or any South Asian country)
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 Arriving at CSULB
Getting to Long Beach, CA
• 39 km from LAX to CSULB
• Taxi: $80-$90
• Uber and Lyft : $30-$40
• Shared ride van
Located just outside the baggage claim
areas. Super Shuttle or Prime Time
Shuttle will cost $25-$50.
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After Arriving at CSULB

Course Registration
Check-in & Orientation
Tuition & Fee Payment

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 After Arriving at CSULB

Two Mandatory Events

1. CIE Online Immigration Check-In:

July 20 - August 31, 2018

2. International Graduate Student Orientation:

August 20, 2018
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 After Arriving at CSULB
Mandatory CIE Immigration Check-In
Check-in is mandatory for F-1 immigration validation

AFTER July 20th

• You will receive a link to go online to upload all of your documents
for the CIE Check-In

• This link will be posted on CIE website under

“Newly Admitted Students”

If you fail to do Check-In for immigration purposes

will be dis-enrolled from their classes
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 After Arriving at CSULB
Mandatory International Student Orientation
INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION

Date: Monday, August 20th

Location: NEW CCPE Building across from CIE office
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

How does academic status equal your visa status

Employment & Internship rules
Campus & Academic rules
Living in the United States
Welcome Luncheon

Campus Map
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Finalizing Admissions Requirements
International Admissions

Phone: 1+ 562-985-5476
E-mail: cie-admission@csulb.edu
Location: FND-180

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 MyCSULB – Holds
Registration Holds

• Health Insurance
• Admission Documents
• Check-in (August 20, 2018)
• SOAR Hold (Undergraduates Only)

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 Course Registration - Fee Payment
How to Register for Courses

• Graduate Students: Contact Academic Department

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MyCSULB – Tuition & Fee Payment
How much and when do I pay?

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MyCSULB – Tuition & Fee Payment

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Tuition & Fee Payment
How can I pay?

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 Tuition & Fee Payment
How can I pay?

CSULB
Cashier

My.csulb.edu My.csulb.edu My.csulb.edu

(no service fee) (2.75% service fee) Cashier’s Office
NEW OPTIONS TO Brotman Hall 155
** Select Enter New ** Select Enter New PAY WITH
Banking Information Credit Card FOREIGN CURRENCY Cash, ATM, or
from the Information from from Cashier’s Check
Make A Payment Site Make A Payment Site
Make A Payment Site

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 GLOBALPAY FOR STUDENTS

Payment Security
Multiple
tracking
language

The heavy lifting has been done between Cashnet and Western Union.
Your project manager will go over requirements, but it is mostly
configuration and running a few test transactions.

Online
payment
options Mobile
first

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ONLINE PAYMENT OPTIONS

China

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 Tuition & Fee Payment
When Do I Need to Pay?

If you register…
ON OR BEFORE 8/15/ 2018 AFTER 8/15/2018

Fees are due 30 days from registration

Fees are due on the
or on 08/15/2018
same day of registration
whichever date comes first

Check your due date on my.csulb.edu

If you do not pay by your deadline, your classes will be dropped! Visit
http://web.csulb.edu/depts/enrollment/registration/tuition_and_fees.html

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 Contact Us

Main Office
Center for International Education (CIE)
Foundation Building, Room 180
Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00pm
Phone Number
Website
+1 562-985-4106
csulb.edu/international
Social
E-mail
Facebook.com/csulbiss
cie-student@csulb.edu
Instagram/csulb_iss

Have your CSULB ID number ready

when you contact any office in the university

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FINALLY, DON’T FORGET

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Questions and Answers

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don't have any questions.

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