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 Welcome to Our International Community!
International Student Services (ISS) welcomes you to our international community.
At The New School, you will be able to take part in a diverse array of new cultural and academic experiences. The following is important information that new international students should know and resources to take advantage of during orientation week.
All new international students must attend the international student orientation session. The date and time will be announced after November 15.
International Student Services
79 Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Email:iss@newschool.edu
Telephone: 212.229.5592
Fax: 212.229.8992
ISS Holds
New international students will receive holds on their student account if they fail to check in or attend the mandatory orientations by the middle of the semester. To prevent a hold, students must properly check-in and attend the mandatory orientations. A reminder that your completed immunization forms and required documentation must be received in order to register and attend classes.
International Student Check-In Location
All international students, professors, and scholars must officially check in with ISS each and every time they enter the U.S., and at the beginning of each fall and spring semester. Please visit the International Student Services website for more information.
January 14 - 29, 2010
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
6 East 16th Street, lower lobby
Entrance on East 16th Street between 5th Avenue and Union Square West |
After January 29, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
79 Fifth Avenue, 5th floor
Entrance on 5th Avenue between East 15th and 16th Streets |
Students must bring originals of the following documents with them to the ISS check-in:
- Passport
- Visa
- I-94 card
- I-20/DS-2019
Drop-In Advising
Drop-in advising takes place on Monday and Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. at the ISS office. ISS advisors are available to see students for quick questions during drop-in advising. For complicated cases, please call the ISS office to schedule an appointment.
International Student Orientations
Online Orientation
New students are required to complete the online orientation within their first semester. To access the online orientation, please visit https://newschool.dormpro.com/forms/orientation/
International Student Orientation
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Tishman Auditorium, 66 West 12th Street, ground floor
New students are required to attend this orientation to learn about the ISS staff and services, important immigration regulations, and cultural adjustment.
International Student Reception
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Lang Cafe, 65 West 11th Street, ground floor
New students and parents are invited to attend this reception to meet the International Student Services staff and other international students.
International Student Experience
Friday, January 22, 2010
11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.
Arnhold Hall
55 West 13th Street, Theresa Lang Community and Student Center
This interactive session provides new international students with resources for living in New York City and studying at The New School. Find out about our on- and off-campus activities, as well as how to cope with social and cultural adjustment.
Questions - Please contact an ISS ambassador at issevent@newschool.edu or join ISS Circle on facebook. |
