1. Office of Graduate Student Affairs Stevens Institute of Technology's Office of Graduate Student Affairs (OGSA) is here to aid in the recruitment, transition, retention, & success of all graduate students through providing an engaging and enriching student development environment.

2. Graduate Student Affairs Student Life programs and activities Student clubs Student government Student advocate Student concerns Student discipline and conduct Build community among all students Positive graduate student experience http://gradlife.stevens.edu/

3. Graduate Student Social and Cultural Clubs Cultural Clubs Taiwanese Graduate Student Association Korean Graduate Student Association Chinese Student Scholar Association Indian Graduate Students Association Iranian Association at Stevens Saudi Students Association Social Clubs Board & Table Game Club Stevens Language Exchange Club Stevens Graduate Student Soccer Club

4. Graduate Student Academic Clubs American Shore & Beach Preservation Association Grad Student Society of Chemistry, Chemical Bio, Biomedical Engineering. Chemical & Material Students Association Stevens Society of Financial Engineers International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineers International Council of Systems Engineering Society of Computer Science at Stevens Stevens Pharmaceutical Research Center Club Stevens Institute Graduate Management Association Stevens Society of Graduate Physics Students Stevens Society of Mathematics Women In Pharma

5. OGSA Events

6. Leadership and Cultural Activities Leadership Certificates Volunteer Opportunities American Cultural Foundations English Discussion Groups

7. New Student Welcome (Orientation) Tuesday, August 13 – Thursday, August 15 Day 1 (8/13/13) – Arrive at 9:30AM (EST) - Interact with Fellow New Stevens Students - Register for Fall Classes - Discuss Program Requirements with Faculty - Check in with the International Office - Get Photo ID Card - Meet Important Stevens Administrators More details can be found on the orientation website - http://gradlife.stevens.edu/orientation http://gradlife.stevens.edu/orientation

8. Academics International students often have many questions regarding what classes to take, how to contact his/her academic advisor, what core (required) program classes are and much more. All of these questions will be answered during the New Student Welcome! http://www.stevens.edu/sit/registrar/policies- procedures/

9. Full time study International students must be registered for a full-course of study (9 credit hours) Students may take only one on-line course per semester Fall semester – August 26 – December 20

10. Stevens On- campus Housing Stevens has very limited housing for graduate students on campus. No married housing. Information and costs: http://www.stevens.edu/housing/http://www.stevens.edu/housing/ Please note – Stevens Residence Life Office communicates through your Stevens email address. Please make sure you are checking this email regularly. http://www.stevens.edu/sit/housing/graduate/alternative- housing-list (off-campus) http://www.stevens.edu/sit/housing/graduate/alternative- housing-list

11. Housing Options Realtors – fees charged for their services Boutique Realty, Steven Korfiatis steve@boutiquerealtynj.com Gotham Realty, Barbara Ali bali@gothamrealtynj.com Liberty Realty, Giovanni Maramonte jmaramonte79@yahoo.com Remax Gold Coast Realty, Steve Grippo steve@hobokenproperties.com

12. Looking for Roommates? Contact one of the Stevens Cultural Clubs to see if senior students are looking for roommates. Indian Graduate Student Association www.stevens.edu/igsa Chinese Graduate Student Association www.stevens.edu/cssa Korean Graduate Student Association http://gradlife.stevens.edu/org/kgsa/home

13. Stevens Neighborhoods

14. Office of Student Employment Here to help you find a part-time job on campus or places to volunteer in Hoboken! http://www.stevens.edu/sit/student-employment http://www.stevens.edu/sit/student-employment International students may only work 20 hours per week on campus. No off-campus work. Student employment is limited, especially for students in first semester. Volunteer to get experience. Assistantships are offered by the academic department. http://www.stevens.edu/sit/graduate/tuition/assistantships.cfm http://www.stevens.edu/sit/graduate/tuition/assistantships.cfm

15. Office of Career Development Here to help you find an internship or job! http://www.stevens.edu/sit/ocd/ Career workshops for graduate students Resume and cover letter assistance Career Fairs Internships available after 2 terms (Fall/Spring).

16. Student Health Center & Stevens Student Health Insurance http://www.stevens.edu/health/info.htm Get immunization shots in your home country Costs for medical care in America are higher than most countries. Strongly recommend American insurance offered through Stevens to have the best access to medical care. Purchase insurance also for spouse if in US Health center on campus – nurse, doctors by appointment, some medications

17. Student Financial Services Payment plans - http://www.stevens.edu/finaid/apply.phphttp://www.stevens.edu/finaid/apply.php Costs – tuition and fees - http://www.stevens.edu/sit/graduate/tuition/ http://www.stevens.edu/sit/graduate/tuition/ Wire transfers- https://www.peertransfer.com/school/stevenshttps://www.peertransfer.com/school/stevens Financing education: http://www.edupass.org/http://www.edupass.org/

18. Schaefer Gymnasium http://www.stevensducks.com/campusrecreation/ Free use of equipment, swimming pool, courts Fitness classes, small fee Outdoor recreation – trips in US and international

19. American Cell Phones and Banks Our office cannot recommend a specific cell phone company or bank for you to use in the US. However, below is a list of providers where many students get service. Review the materials from their website so you can make a choice once you arrive! Cell Phones http://www.verizonwireless.com http://www.att.com/wireless http://www.t-mobile.com/ http://www.sprint.com/ Banks http://www.pnc.com/ https://www.bankofamerica.com/ https://www.chase.com/ https://www.wellsfargo.com/ http://www.tdbank.com/

20. Pre-Arrival Info Limited airport pickup and temporary housing (additional fees apply) options are available for new incoming graduate students For more information or to signup, visit our website at http://gradlife.stevens.edu/orientation http://gradlife.stevens.edu/orientation

21. Pre-Arrival Checklist 1.Arrange for permanent or temporary housing for the first week you will be in the United States 2.Collect all immunization records and medical paper work as well as receiving any necessary medical procedures 3.Review directions for getting to your housing location from one of the local airports. http://www.stevens.edu/sit/maps/public_transport.cfm )http://www.stevens.edu/sit/maps/public_transport.cfm

22. Graduate Admissions Please submit your $500 admissions deposit. Any questions involving depositing, I-20’s, VISA processing, or acceptance packets, please email graduate admissions. Gradadmissions@stevens.edu

23. Connect with Our Office Join our office pages to connect with us before coming to campus! www.facebook.com/stevensOGSA www.twitter.com/StevensOGSA If you would like a copy of our power point from today, visit our website gradlife.stevens.edu/orientation