Pre-Arrival Checklist Spring 2019 STEPS
ACTION ITEM
DEADLINE
1
Confirm your visa by sending an email to
[email protected] . Notify them of your visa appointment date and receipt of student visa.
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
2
Join the UMass Boston Navitas GSSP Facebook Page to stay up to date on important information, join Facebook Live Q+As and connect with your new classmates!
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
3
Make tuition payment listed on your invoice. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ENROLL IN CLASSES UNTIL YOUR PAYMENT IS RECEIVED.
4
Secure Housing. Review housing options and check out the Quick Guide to housing for details and instructions on how to apply. Join the UMass Boston Navitas GSSP Housing Facebook Page to find apartments and connect with potential roommates!
5
Review the Pre-Arrival Guide, Enrollment Guide, and Student Handbook Found here: https://www.umbnavitasgssp.com/microsites/predeparture/Home
6
Complete all testing. Please refer to the Enrollment Guide to see how/where to complete testing. Program name can be found on your offer letter. • Concurrent/Undergraduate GSSP 2 semester/3 semester Students: Must complete ALEKS Math Placement Test and Writing Assessment Exam. • English Language Program Students: No testing required prior to arrival. • Graduate GSSP Students: No testing required prior to arrival. * Graduate students in the College of Management will take a writing placement upon arrival to campus.
January 1
January 1
January 1
January 1
January 822
7
Enroll in classes through the Navitas Portal. Please refer to the Enrollment Guide in STEP 5 to see how to enroll in classes. https://learning.umb.navitas.com/user/login
8
Submit the Student Arrival Form See more details about airport assistance and fill out the Arrival Form here: www.umbnavitasgssp.com/microsites/predeparture/arrival-form • Airport assistance is available on Friday, January 18 from 2:00-6:00pm EST • Option to request private car service
At least 1 Week Prior to Arrival
9
Upload Immunization Forms • Upload completed Immunization Form and Tuberculosis Questionnaire, along with any relevant medical records to My Health Beacon online prior to arrival. • Bring all forms and relevant medical records with you to orientation. Failure to bring these documents could result in I-20 termination.
At least 1 Week Prior to Arrival
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Complete ALL forms sent with your I-20 AND BRING THEM WITH YOU TO ORIENTATION, including: • Original final transcripts and diploma (proof of graduation), with English translation if applicable. • Immunization forms and any relevant medical records • Failure to bring these documents could result in I-20 termination. ALL STUDENTS - Attend MANDATORY Student Orientation in Campus Center Bring all forms listed in STEP 10 with you to Orientation. • See directions and options for getting to UMB here. Refer to this campus map as needed. • Not sure where to go? Our Orientation Navigators will guide you there! Start Classes!
Prior to Departure
January 2224 8:30AM (EST) Monday, January 28
*The dates listed are correct at the time of printing. Exact dates are subject to change in the near future. For detailed inquiries on the timeline, please email
[email protected]
