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.....................................................................................................6  \nHow Does SEVIS Function ? .................................................................................6  \nWhat Information is the Student Responsible for Reporting ?...............................7  \nMaintaining Your Immigration and Academic Status…………………………...7  \nExtending yourI-20………………………………………………………………7  \nThe Adjustment Process ......................................................................................................9  \nThe Higher Education System ........................................................................................... 10  \nInstruction............................................................................................................. 10  \nGrading ................................................................................................................. 11  \nPreparation for First Day on Campus ................................................................... 11  \nAdvisor ................................................................................................................. 12  \nRegistration .......................................................................................................... 12  \nBooks and Supplies .............................................................................................. 12  \nLate Registration and Drop/Add .......................................................................... 12  \nHealth and Safety .............................................................................................................. 12  \nEmergencies ......................................................................................................... 12  \nSafety ................................................................................................................. 14  \nCounseling Services ............................................................................................. 14  \nSubstance Abuse Policy .......","cbCaibjpidE24YDM","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibjpidE24YDM","pdf",2665290,55,"English","# The Office of International Student Services\n## Contact Information\n# Checking In When You Arrive\n## Documents You Will Need to Bring With You\n## All Students\n## All F and J Visa Students\n## J Visa Holders Only\n## F Visa Holders Only\n## Travel for both F and J Visa Holders\n## Travel Documents\n## Transfer Students\n## Dependents\n# Understanding SEVIS\n## What is SEVIS?\n## How Does SEVIS Function?\n## What Information is the Student Responsible for Reporting?\n## Maintaining Your Immigration and Academic Status\n## Extending your I-20\n## The Adjustment Process\n# The Higher Education System\n## Instruction\n## Grading\n## Preparation for First Day on Campus\n## Advisor\n## Registration\n## Books and Supplies\n## Late Registration and Drop/Add\n## Health and Safety\n## Emergencies\n## Safety\n## Counseling Services\n## Substance Abuse Policy\n## Alcohol and Drug Policy\n## Medical Amnesty\n## Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying\n# Employment\n## Social Security Number\n## Social Security Administration and Changes since July 2002\n## On Campus Employment - F-1 Students\n## On Campus Employment - J Students\n## Off Campus Employment - F-1 Students\n## Off Campus Employment - J Students\n## Work Authorization Due to Extreme Economic Hardship\n## Employment with an International Organization\n## What Constitutes Illegal Employment for F and J Students in the US?\n# Monetary Concerns\n## Monetary System and Exchanging Currency\n## Loan Programs\n## Financial Aid Resources\n## Scholarship and Grant Resources\n# Housing","[{\"question\":\"What does the handbook cover for new international students when they arrive?\",\"answer\":\"It explains checking in procedures, guidance for new international students, and the documents students must bring. 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