1. Pre-Departure Orientation 2010 General Session

2. AGENDA CHECK-IN General Preparation – Study Abroad Health & Safety Abroad – Office of Student Life Registration Procedures – Registrar’s Office Ensuring Academic Credits – Drahmann Center Financial Responsibility – Bursar’s Office Q & A

3. Group Meetings Contact International Ambassadors for tips Profiles & tips available on our website or Step 4: PREPARE

4. General Preparation Barbara Colyar, Director of Study Abroad Know Your Host Country Research: What matters to them & why? politics, pop culture, news, art, history, bias Talk to International Ambassadors (www.scu.edu/studyabroad/ambassadors)www.scu.edu/studyabroad/ambassadors Passport – no visa without it Consulates – Attitude adjustment; guest Special Services – Disclose for services Culture Shock – 2-week shock PATH - Prepare, Adapt, Time, Humor www.scu.edu/studyabroad

5. Being Safe Abroad Ngoc Nguyen-Mains, Assistant Dean for Student Life Student Code of Conduct Abroad -Infractions abroad = SCU -Crimes dealt differently abroad Don’t be a Victim – Tips -Don’t be an obvious foreigner -Make copies of passport -Be aware of cultural sensitivity issues Beware of sublease scam -Check Student Life website for info www.scu.edu/studentlife

6. Registration Carol Bonney, Assistant Registrar May 15 th - UNIV 199 Study Abroad Advising Hold - Fall Reg. Mandatory Spring Advising Hold – Contact Faculty Advisor or Admin Withdrawal – studyabroad@scu.edu Registration - Next Term Study Abroad Transcripts – Delays www.scu.edu/registrar

7. Abroad Credits Lori Johnson, Special Programs Transcript Analyst Ensuring Credit Transfer - Approval Course Approval Form - Clarity Abroad Transcript – Patience Pass/Fail Abroad – SCU Policy Dropping Classes – Program policy www.scu.edu/drahmann

8. Financial Responsibility Alicia Ortiz, Student Services Representative SCU Tuition + Abroad Housing & Program Fees www.scu.edu/studyabroad/fees www.scu.edu/studyabroad/fees Financial Holds – Clear by May 21 st Billing – Available on ecampus August 1, 2010 Financial Aid – 100% - Private Loans Payment Method – ecampus Studies Abroad Tuition is DUE AUGUST 21, 2010 FERPA Forms – Your Right; Parents Right Refund Process – Direct Deposit Dewar Tuition Insurance – Tuition Refund Plan www.collegerefund.com www.scu.edu/bursar

9. Important Actions Review Study Abroad Fees (www.scu.edu/studyabroad/fees) Review Housing Abroad Policy (www.scu/studyabroad/thinking/housing.cfm) Talk to International Ambassadors Take care of financial holds Opt out SCU Health insurance Submit Course Approval Form Apply for visa (if required) www.scu.edu/studyabroad

10. FOLLOW UP RECOMMENDED EVENTS Being a Woman Abroad April 12, 6 – 7 PM, Conference Room 21 Succeeding Amidst Cultural Shock April 13, 2010, 6 – 7 PM, Conference Room 21

11. FOLLOW UP TIPS, HANDBOOK, CHECKLIST Download Location-specific Tips Sheet www.scu.edu/studyabroad/orientation Study Abroad Handbook 2010-2011 www.scu.edu/studyabroad/orientation Pre-Departure Checklist Study Abroad Handbook 2009-2010, page 42

12. Questions?