The Office of Global Engagement assists international students, faculty and staff with immigration needs, programming and cultural support.
Our staff will:
- Ensure that the University complies with federal regulations governing the enrollment of nonimmigrant students.
- Advise international students on F and J immigration status issues, including enrollment requirements and on-campus employment.
- Provide pre-arrival information and orientation for new students and coordinate with campus partners to facilitate the arrival of new students.
- Sponsor programming that supports international student success and cultural integration.
- Advise students on Curricular Practical Training and Optional Practical Training.
- Respond to international student emergencies as needed.
Campus Partners
The staff of the Office of Global Engagement is here to support the needs of our international population, but the whole 91亚色 team is here to help.
Here鈥檚 where you can find answers to your questions on:
Financial aid and scholarships?
Tutoring?
Campus Activities?
On-Campus Housing?
Course Selection & Registration?
Contact your academic advisor in your major.
Degree Progress?
Registrar
Capin Hall, first floor
registrar@wilkes.edu
570-408-4961
If you have any questions after your conversation with campus partners, please ask the staff at the Office of Global Engagement for clarification.
As a student, you are responsible for understanding the requirements to maintain your status.
Our Resources
If you have entered the U.S. after 5/20/2013 then in place of the I-94 card you have received previously you will now receive an admission stamp in your passport. This stamp DOES NOT serve as your new I-94, however, you can use this to retrieve you admission number. It is now YOUR responsibility to go online and print out your I-94.
- Go to
- Select "GET MOST RECENT I-94" located in the middle at the top of the page or in the middle box located towards the bottom of the page.
- A pop-up window will appear, select "CONSENT AND CONTINUE"
- Complete the form and select "NEXT" to retrieve your new I-94.
- Print the I-94 and bring it to the International Student Services Office
If you have any questions about this please feel free to stop in and ask us.
To request a letter(s) come to the Office of Global Engagement and fill out a Letter Request form (.pdf).
After we receive the request form your letter(s) will then be completed within 2-3 business days or 3-4 business days if requesting a letter for online classes.
Each semester, 91亚色 hosts a mandatory orientation session before school starts for all new international students. During this mandatory orientation, you will become familiar with the campus and available resources.
The orientation program covers:
- Office of Global Engagement services
- Immigration regulations
- Cultural shock and adjustment
- Campus safety
- Health services
- Community programs
- English language testing
- Student organizations
You will receive an email with details about orientation before you arrive on campus.
As an international student, you are required to carry health insurance during your time in the United States.
You will be required to show proof of health insurance during orientation. If you do not have health insurance from an approved vendor, you will automatically be registered for the university-sponsored health insurance.
If you plan to drive while you鈥檙e in the United States, we recommend that you obtain a Pennsylvania driver鈥檚 license. You will be required to have a Pennsylvania driver鈥檚 license to purchase a car and obtain the required car insurance.
The outlines the process to obtain a Pennsylvania driver鈥檚 license. The application process includes a written test and driving skills test administered by DMV staff. The Pennsylvania Driver鈥檚 Handbook is an indispensable resource when preparing for these tests.
The DMV requires that you present originals of the following immigration documents:
- Valid Passport
- I-94 Card
- Visa (used for last entry)
- Social Security Card, or letter from SSA indicating that SSA did not make a decision yet, or SSA rejection letter
- I-20 or