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International
Scholars
 Information
for New International Scholars
Information for Current International Scholars
Information
for Faculty and Departments
Information
for New International Scholars
Obtaining a US visa
Most visiting international scholars at Dickinson College
come to the US on a J-1 visa. Information about the visa information
process may be found below and also at www.exchanges.state.gov/jvisa:
J-1 Status Information
Travel to Dickinson College
It is helpful for visiting international scholars to
become familiar with current US immigration policies
and procedures. The following information will help
you know what to expect upon arrival
in the US:
The offer letter you received from Dickinson College outlines the specific
arrangements that have been or will be made for your travel to campus.
Please contact Bryan Bartosik-Velez, Associate Director for International Student and
Scholar Services, with any specific questions you may have.
Orientation
Prior to arrival on campus, you will be sent a copy of
the Handbook for Visiting International Scholars. The updated handbook
for the 2007-2008 academic year will be available online in June
2007.
All new international scholars at Dickinson College will undergo an
orientation during their week on campus. This orientation
will be led by the Office of Global Education and the faculty sponsor. The Office of Global Education will
ensure that all room and board arrangements are adequate, assist you
in completing any paperwork, opening a local bank account, help you
apply for a Social Security Card if necessary, and will review pertinent
immigration information. You should be sure to bring all immigration
documents to this orientation, including your passport, I-94 card, and
DS-2019. If any dependent family members have accompanied you, you should
bring their immigration documents as well.
Your faculty or departmental sponsor will orient you to campus academic
life and to the town of Carlisle. Specific orientations
to campus technology and library resources are available
upon request.
Getting to Know Carlisle
Downtown Carlisle offers a variety of interesting shops that can meet many of you shopping needs, and all within walking distance of campus. Check out the funky new shops on Pomfret Street, the unique ClothesVine, the Whistlestop and Pomfret Street bookstores and many more.
To view an interactive map and a list of all the shops and restaurants that are only a few blocks away, go to www.dickinson.edu/about/maps/downtown.cfm.
Information for Current International Scholars
Useful Forms and Information
Maintaining
J-1 status
Travel reminder
All J-1 scholars
who depart the U.S. and intend to return to Dickinson College to resume
their program
must have their Form DS-2019 endorsed for travel by the
Associate Director for International Student and
Scholar Services.
2004 Tax Information
Departure from Campus
Scholars should contact the Associate Director for International
Student and Scholar Services approximately one month
prior to their departure and request a departure checklist.
The Associate Director will tailor your checklist as appropriate
to help you make your departure from Dickinson College
as smooth as possible.
Information for Faculty and Departments
Inviting a Visiting International Scholar to campus
If you wish to invite an international scholar to campus for a brief
time period (lecture, conference, or workshop), please follow the instructions
outlined on the Financial Operations website.
If you are interested in hosting a visiting international scholar for
a short-term residency, a semester, or an academic year, please submit
a proposal to Brian Whalen, Executive Director of the Office of Global
Education and Associate Dean of the College. This proposal should outline
the purpose of the scholar’s visit and his or her anticipated
campus activities. The Department Request for a J-1 Scholar
Form should also accompany the proposal.
Guide for hosting an international scholar
Each hosting department will be sent a copy of the Handbook
for Hosting a Visiting International Scholar..
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