Welcome to K-State 2016 Brochure

More information • You can find all of the information in this brochure and more at k-state.edu/oip/ intladmit/admitted.

• To learn about the city of Manhattan, go to manhattancvb.org.

• Information about campus life: k-state.edu/admissions/life.

• Watch videos about K-State: youtube.com/user/KState.

Contact information International Admissions and Recruiting 203A Fairchild Hall Manhattan, KS 66506-1111 Phone: +1 785-532-7277 Email: intladmit@k-state.edu International Student and Scholar Services 104 International Student Center Manhattan, KS 66506 Phone: +1 785-532-6448 Email: isss@k-state.edu Housing and Dining Services 104 Pittman Building Manhattan, KS 66506 Phone: +1 785-532-6453 Email: housing@k-state.edu

WELCOME TO K-STATE!

Congratulations on your acceptance to Kansas State University. We look forward to meeting you!

Remember to: Review your I-20 or DS-2019, confirm that all information is correct, sign and date it.

Pay SEVIS fee.

Apply for visa.

Arrange housing.

Make travel arrangements.

Travel with your immigration documents and passport in your carry-on luggage.

Visa information Your admission letter and I-20 or DS-2019 form are enclosed. You will need these documents to apply for a student visa and to show at the port of entry when you enter the U.S. Learn more at ice.gov/ sevis/students.

How to apply for your nonimmigrant student visa: 1. Check that all information is correct on your I-20 or DS-2019, and then sign and date the form. If you see any mistakes, please contact International Admissions immediately.

2. Pay your SEVIS I-901 fee. You will need the receipt for your interview. Pay the fee at fmjfee.com.

3. Complete a DS-160 form — the online visa application form — and print the confirmation page to bring to your visa interview. Start your application at ceac.state.gov/GenNIV. 4. Pay the visa application fee.

5. Schedule a visa interview at the nearest U.S. consulate or embassy, usembassy.gov.

Travel information The closest airport to Kansas State University is Manhattan Regional Airport (airport code MHK). For students arriving for fall or spring semesters, a free airport shuttle is provided from Manhattan Regional Airport to campus. Find out more at k-state.edu/oip/intladmit/admitted.

You must arrive no later than the official program start date shown on your I-20 or DS-2019. Please contact us immediately if your arrival will be later than this date. You cannot enter the U.S. more than 30 days before the program start date.

For what to expect when you arrive at your port of entry to the U.S., go to ice.gov/sevis/students.

K-State identification Find your Wildcat ID number (WID) at the top of your admission letter. This is your student identification number. You will need your WID to apply for on-campus housing and to verify your identity to university offices. Your eID is different from your WID.

If you have your own insurance that meets the university’s requirements and is valid in the U.S., please bring your insurance identification card. You will not be required to purchase the university health plan if you have qualifying proof of insurance.

Immunization requirements All students are required to show proof of current MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccinations before enrollment at Kansas State University. Students should prepare to show proof of vaccinations received in their home country, translated into English. If a student has not received the MMR vaccination before arrival, it will be available at the Lafene Student Health Center during the first semester of attendance.

If you will live on campus, it is recommended that you receive the meningitis vaccine; however, it is not required. You can receive the vaccination at our health center. Find out more at k-state.edu/lafene/ meningitis.

Tuberculosis Testing International students are required by the state of Kansas and the university to be screened for tuberculosis. No student will be allowed to enroll in classes until tuberculosis screening is completed.

Find out more at k-state.edu/lafene/international_students/international_students.html.

Campus information Check-in U.S. immigration regulations require you to check in with International Student and Scholar Services when you arrive on campus. Bring all immigration documents with you. Find details and a schedule of check-in times at k-state.edu/isss/orientation.

Orientation All international students, including transfer students, are required to attend K-State’s international student orientation. Details and a schedule are at k-state.edu/isss/orientation.

Enrollment You will enroll in classes after you arrive on campus and attend orientation. During enrollment, you will meet with an advisor and discuss what classes you should take.

You will be required to take the English Proficiency Test before you enroll if you: • Have not submitted proof of English proficiency.

• Do not meet the minimum requirements for proficiency.

You will use your eID to access K-State’s online resources. When you applied for admission, you should have created an eID and password. If you cannot remember your eID and password, or if you did not submit your own application, follow instructions online at k-state.edu/its/eid or call the IT Helpdesk at + 1 785-532-7722. Passwords cannot be reset through an email request.

Learn more at k-state.edu/oip/intladmit/applying/language.

Housing options

Billing and payment Tuition and fees will be billed to your student account after you enroll. No payment is due before your arrival. Once you are billed, you will have approximately 30 days to pay the full amount.

You can choose to live on campus in university housing, or you may live off campus. Most students do live on campus for at least their first year. You must arrange housing before you arrive.

On-campus housing offers residence halls or apartment-style living: • Manhattan campus housing: housing.k-state.edu/living-options.

• Salina campus housing: polytechnic.k-state.edu/residencelife.

Off-campus housing information for Manhattan is at k-state.edu/osas/ochs.

Health information Insurance All students are required to have health insurance. International students are automatically enrolled in health insurance coverage through the university. No action is required from you to enroll. Insurance will be included in your tuition bill. For questions, contact isss@k-state.edu or go to k-state.edu/ isss/health_insurance.

All new students are required to take the online Math Placement Exam before enrolling in regular academic courses. This test can be done before you arrive on campus; go to math.ksu.edu/placement for instructions.

There are different payment options: 1. Flywire — This secure service pays directly to K-State and does not charge many of the wire transfer fees that banks charge. You can track your payment, and you may be able to pay in your home currency. Begin at kstate.flywire.com.

2. Enroll in a four-month payment plan — k-state.edu/finsvcs/cashiers/payment/paymentplan.

3. Pay online or in person — k-state.edu/finsvcs/ cashiers/payment.

International Student Center