1. Undergraduate International Students
Meagan Ridder, Office of Academic Programs

2. Growing Population

3. Student background First time in the United States/Abroad
Spent time in a U.S. High School
European Students
Students from English-speaking countries

4. Visas The majority have F-1 Visas.
Students can work on campus (labs, dining halls, offices)
Students must maintain full-time status (12 credits or greater) throughout the semester.
Reduced course load may be approved in rare circumstances.
Students must make satisfactory academic progress.
Dismissal results in termination of F-1 status.

5. Identifying students with visas

6. Who do you call? Arthur Galinat
International Advisor for Undergraduates

7. When do you meet incoming CAHNR students?
International Orientation is held the week before classes start.
Students follow a similar schedule to domestic students
Life in the U.S.
Classroom Protocol
Health Services
F-1 and J-1 Regulations
Campus Safety
CAHNR advising
Majority are freshmen
Pre-registered for courses based upon major
Limited knowledge of major

8. What can we do? Speak slowly Clear expectations of classroom behavior
Diagrams /photos in lectures
Plagiarism
Pressure to select certain majors
Working with high-achieving students
ENGL 1003
FYE
Conversation about a student’s level of English proficiency
Get involved in clubs and activities
Community Outreach
Club and Intramural Sports
UConn Outdoors
Study Abroad