CURRENT INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RESOURCES

OIP Hours for Fall 2023

Schedule for September 25-December 15

Day of Week	In Office Hours	Walk-In Advising Hours	Virtual Hours
Monday	8:30 a.m.-5 p.m	10-11 a.m. | 3-4 p.m.	9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday	8:30 a.m.-5 p.m	10-11 a.m. | 3-4 p.m.	9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wednesday	8:30a.m.-5 p.m	3-4 p.m.	9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday	8:30 a.m.-5 p.m	10-11 a.m. | 3-4 p.m.	9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday	8:30 a.m.-5 p.m	10-11 a.m. | 3-4 p.m.	9 a.m.-5 p.m.

We are offering in-person and online advising for all international students. OIP advisors can assist with class registration, program plans, transferring to a university, visa questions, letter requests, I-20 signatures, immigration, and more!  You can also schedule  an appointment with admissions staff to learn how to apply, or our fiscal staff  for help on paying tuition or using your health insurance!

Make a Virtual Appointment

Make an In-Person Appointment

• Anne Richardson (Advising)
• Elizabeth Lyon (Advising)
• Takako Croce (Advising)
• Mandy Mino (Advising)
• Binee Park (Admissions)

• Yonhee Fisher (Fiscal)

Current international students use the OIP Letter Request E-Form to request a letter from the OIP office.

Types of letters you may request:

• Canada Visa Support Letter
• Confirmation/Enrollment Verification
• Confirmation Letter for Visiting Family
• F-1 Visa Renewal Support Letter
• Social Security Number for Optional Practical Training (OPT) Students or for on-campus Job

Current international students fill out a Student Status Report form to communicate with OIP office about:

• Concurrent Enrollment (Taking a class at another school)
• Going Home for One or More Quarters
• Graduation
• Vacation

• Emergency Contact Information Update
• Home Country Address Update
• I-20 Program Extension
• OPT Student: Update Employer Information
• Phone and Address Change
• Release of Information Form
• Returning Student Application
• Transfer Out Request

 All workshops are pre-recorded and can be viewed at your convenience. Please send an email to oip_desk@edmonds.edu if you have any questions. 

• College and Relationships
• Healthy Relationships Discussion
• Relationship Red Flags Workshop
• Goal Setting Workshop
• Mental Health Workshop
• Online Learning Tips
• Filling Out OIP Forms
• Applying for Scholarships
• Edmonds Alumni Transfer Story
• University Transfer Plans
• Looking for a University
• Career Action Center
• Volunteering
• Mental Health Tips
• Goal Setting (S.M.A.R.T.)

How OIP advisors can help you with university transfer:

• EXPLORING majors and academic programs at universities
• MEETING admission requirements
• APPLYING to universities (3 or more recommended)
• SELECTING Edmonds classes for transfer
• PREPARING for university campus visit
• TRANSFERRING academic and immigration records

How YOU can be prepared for university transfer:

• START early! PLAN ahead! WORK backwards!
• IDENTIFY transfer universities/programs EARLY
• COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY with University Advisors
• MEET Admission Requirements University (Freshman or Transfer)
  Program or major

Transfer Planning Resources

• College Research Sheet
• University Transfer Agreements
• Applying for Graduation
• Ordering Transcripts
• Transfer Out Request

The graduation process and commencement ceremony can be an exciting adventure. Take care to have all your paperwork completed and submitted to the correct offices by the posted deadlines.

1. Contact the Office of International Programs
   Submit a Student Status Form if you plan to graduate during the current quarter and inform OIP of your post-graduation plans.
2. Make sure you meet college graduation requirements
   You must meet all college graduation requirements and apply for graduation by the deadlines. The college issues degrees and certificates each quarter, but the commencement (graduation) ceremony is held only once a year at the end of spring quarter.
3. Prepare for Commencement
   Graduation is the process you go through to have your degree posted to your transcript. Commencement is a ceremony held annually in June for students completing requirements for a degree or certificate. Students planning to attend the ceremony should follow the instructions on our commencement page.

F-1 visa holders must have permission to work off campus. Optional Practical
Training (OPT) is an immigration option that allows international students to work in the U.S. in a job related to their major. Students normally work for six months up to one year after graduation. Some students may also apply for CPT if working is a requirement to graduate from their program. Get started on your OPT application by making an appointment with an advisor.

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Are you interested in leading an activity? Contact  oip_programming@edmonds.edu 

Group Gathering encourages a more international campus by providing a safe space for students to engage in culture sharing and English practice. This event is open to all students and is a great opportunity to make new friends, learn about different cultures, and practice communication skills. 

The International Assistant and International Leader Programs are great volunteer opportunities for students to help new international students during Orientation. It is a great chance for students to gain cultural awareness, make new friends, and gain hands-on leadership experience.