UNG Global International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) Quarterly Newsletter - February 2019

Sep 19, 2026

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UNG Global International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) Quarterly Newsletter for February 2019 delivers timely guidance for international students. Coverage includes spring break travel signatures and campus walk-in/appointment times, reminders and deadlines for graduation applications, and key steps for filing U.S. tax forms, including exceptions for athletes and Rotary scholars. It also explains rules and resources for on-campus employment, then features an international student spotlight with personal background and experiences.

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What’s in this issue?

Spring Break Travel Signatures & Tips

Graduation: Did you know you have to apply?

Taxes

On-campus Employment

International Student Spotlight

UNG GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL STUDENT & SCHOLAR SERVICES (ISSS) QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER What’s in this issue? Spring Break Travel Signatures & Tips Applying for Graduation Taxes ungglobal On-campus Employment Student Spotlight [go.ung.edu/isss](go.ung.edu/isss) TRAVEL SIGNATURES If you are planning to travel internationally for Spring Break, you must have a valid travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019. A travel signature is valid for one year, so if you received one in the fall, you should not need another one for Spring Break. Without a signature, you may not be able to re-enter the U. S. upon your return. It’s important to remember that if you forget to have your I-20 or DS-2019 signed before you leave the U. S., you will be responsible for covering the costs of a new I-20 or DS-2019 to be sent to you. There are a few ways to obtain a travel signature if you need one. Travel Signature Walk-In Times Cumming Tuesday, March 5 | 10 AM-12 PM | Room 262 Dahlonega Wed., March 6 | 11 AM-1 PM | Dunlap Lobby Gainesville Monday, March 4 | 11-1 PM | Nesbitt Lobby Oconee Monday, March 4 | 3-5 PM | Admin 108 By Appointment If the walk-in times above do not work for your schedule, or if you need a signature sooner, you can schedule a time with your international advisor to get a travel signature. Don’t forget your travel signature! GRADUATION: DID YOU KNOW YOU HAVE TO APPLY? Are you finishing your degree this May? Maybe you plan to graduate in the summer. Either way, make sure that you apply for graduation! The deadline for Spring (May) is tomorrow, Tuesday, February 19! If you apply after this deadline, you will be charged a $100 late fee. Instructions for applying can be found online on the Registrar Office website. All questions should be directed to the Registrar’s Office. All graduation ceremonies, regardless of your home campus, will be held in Dahlonega in the Convocation Center. It is important for you to review the Commencement Tips and Information to knowhow to order tickets for your family and friends, where to be and when, and what to bring with you to the ceremony. If you have family and friends traveling to the U. S. for graduation who need to apply for visas, the CGE has provided information and an invitation letter template for your use. The CGE does not write letters of invitation for these visitors. TAXES You may have already received emails or information this year related to filing [U.S. tax](U.S. tax)[ ](U.S. tax)[forms. Each student has different requirements](forms. Each student has different requirements)[ ](forms. Each student has different requirements)[for what should be filed each year.](for what should be filed each year.) You should be receiving an email within the next week from your International Student Advisor with information on filing tax forms. UNG works with a company called Sprintax to help you file the appropriate forms and to do so at a discounted cost, so even if you have started receiving emails about filing tax forms, we recommend that you wait until you receive more information from us! If you are a student athlete or on a Rotary scholarship, you will not be able to file your tax forms until later (after March 15) when your 1042-S tax form is available. The 1042-S form will be sent to you electronically. More information on tax obligations for F-1 students and J-1 students and scholars can be found on the CGE website. The deadline for filing your tax forms is April 15. To Do Check your email for tax information! Know your deadlines! ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT F-1 students are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week on any of UNG’s campuses during fall and spring semesters. J-1 students are permitted to seek on-campus employment, but must have authorization from their program sponsor. If you are interested in looking for an on-campus job, you may start your search on the Human Resources website. It is important to remember

FAQs

What is required to travel internationally for Spring Break?

You must have a valid travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019. Without a signature, you may not be able to re-enter the U.S. after your return.

When is the graduation application deadline and what happens if it’s late?

The deadline for Spring (May) graduation is Tuesday, February 19. Applying after the deadline results in a $100 late fee.

What are the general rules for on-campus employment for F-1 and J-1 students?

F-1 students may work up to 20 hours per week on any UNG campus during fall and spring semesters. J-1 students may seek on-campus employment but must have authorization from their program sponsor.

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