ARRIVAL INFORMATION FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Dear Exchange Student: 

Congratulations on being selected to participate in the exchange program at UNC Charlotte for the SPRING 2008 semester.  Please read this arrival information carefully, including important meeting dates for your first days at UNC Charlotte.
 

ARRIVAL IN U.S. AND UNC CHARLOTTE

Please return the ENCLOSED Arrival Information Form to give us your travel plans if you’d like someone to meet you at the airport.  Also, please note that the residence halls do not officially open until Sunday, January 6^th, however, if you return the enclosed Arrival Form to the ISSO by Wednesday, December 12, special arrangements can be made for new international students with housing assignments to move-in on Friday, January 4^th.
 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION

This orientation is designed especially for students on F-1 & J-1 visas and you are expected to attend.  If you hold a different visa category, you are also welcome to attend. We will provide general information and review immigration regulations.
 

VISA/TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

The visa status you will have while in the U.S. is J-1.  The enclosed DS-2019 document is to be used to obtain your J-1 visa and as a travel document for entering the U.S.   

Contact the nearest U.S. consulate to make an appointment for your visa interview as early as possible.  One of the required documents will be evidence that you have paid the U.S. $100 SEVIS fee.  Instructions for paying this fee can be found at https://www.fmjfee.com/index.jhtml

IMMUNIZATIONS

Read the enclosed information on required immunizations. Bring or send an official record of any immunizations along with an English translation.  NOTE: If you have not had the required immunizations, you will be required to get them at UNC Charlotte. The cost is approximately $10 per immunization. Failure to do this will result in the cancellation of your registration. More information can be found at http://www.healthsvcs.uncc.edu/required_immunizations.htm

REQUIRED HEALTH INSURANCE

All students will be automatically billed for the university’s health insurance plan unless they provide evidence of a comparable plan that has a U.S. carrier.  Full details may be found at http://www.healthsvcs.uncc.edu/
 

YOUR UNIVERSITY STUDENT ID NUMBER is ___________ and your 49er Express email address is _________________. Use this number & email address for all campus transactions including applying for campus housing.
 

CAMPUS HOUSING

If you are interested in campus housing you need to apply at: https://nypublic.uncc.edu  First you will need to activate your account using your Student ID number and your 49er Express email address. Then begin the application process following the instructions online.  For further questions about housing, contact the Housing & Residence Life Office online at: www.housing.uncc.edu or call (704) 687-2585.  If you experience difficulty logging onto 49er Express, send an inquiry at http://www.labs.uncc.edu/magic/magic_help.cfm

In order to learn about all of the different options, read the ‘Housing Information’ including the various rates associated with each location.  Please also understand that your housing request will be considered, however you may be given a different assignment based upon availability.
 

FOOD ON CAMPUS

The University food service has several meal plans.  Information on the plans will be available during orientation. 
For more information consult the Dining Services website at   http://www.auxiliary.uncc.edu/dining/diningservices.htm
 

ESTIMATED EXPENSES FOR SPRING SEMESTER 

Tuition              $7,333 (if not on a tuition waiver program)
Room                 1,532-2,350 (varies according to type of housing)
Meals                 500-1,375
Variety of meal plans
Insurance            330
Books                 500
Personal              850

Note: Disregard any housing bills received before arrival at UNC Charlotte even if there is an earlier due date listed.

MAIL/POST

The International Student Office may be used as a temporary mailing address:

(Your name here)
International Student Office, UNC Charlotte
9201 University City Blvd.
Charlotte, NC  28223-0001

UNC CHARLOTTE’S LOCATION AND CLIMATE

UNC Charlotte is located on the edge of Charlotte, a city of over 600,000 people. Its climate is mild with temperatures ranging from 75°F (25°C) in the summer to 20°F (7°C) in the winter. Some winter days are below freezing and there is occasional snow. Summer is quite humid and some days have temperatures above 90°F (32°C).
 

SEMESTER CALENDAR 

International Orientation                         January 5
First day of classes                                January 9
Martin Luther King (no class)                   January 21
Spring Break (no class)                           March 3-8
Holiday                                                 March 21
Last class day                                       April 29
Final Examinations                                 May 1-8

Residence Hall students are to check out of their living space no later than 12 noon on May 10^th. 

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

Please contact our office at isso@email.uncc.edu; Phone (704) 687-7781; Fax: (704) 687-3168 or the e-mail addresses below.  For evenings & weekends call (704) 568-6920.  Also check out www.isso.uncc.edu for more information.  

We look forward to meeting you in January! 

Sincerely, 

Marian Beane, Director
mebeane@email.uncc.edu

Denise V. Medeiros, Assistant Director
dvmedei@email.uncc.edu 

Debbie Wilson, Administrative Assistant
dawilson@email.uncc.edu