Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences International Services
Centers for Global Advancement and International Affairs
(GAIA Centers)
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
65 Bergen Street, GA-72
Newark, NJ 07107
rbhs.rutgers.edu/internationalservices
[email protected]
973-972-6138
Fax: 973-972-8260
RBHS International Student Orientation Program
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Newark Campus, Stanley S. Bergen Jr. Building
65 Bergen St. Room 244
10:00AM – 10:30AM Breakfast & Pick-Up Orientation Packets
10:30AM — 11:00AM Libraries – Presented by Roberta Fitzpatrick
Introduction to the University library services
11:00AM— 12:30PM Maintaining you F-1 status – Presented by Stephanie Otte
Rights, responsibilities, study & travel. Special services provided for international students at the
university, legal obligations and benefits of non-immigrant visa holders in the United States also
covered.
12:30PM —1:30PM Lunch
1:30PM-2:30PM U.S Academic Culture & University Policies Regarding Academic Integrity Presented by Dr. Robin Eubanks
Practical information to help adjust to the U.S. classroom environment and understanding the various
phases of cultural adjustment.
2:30PM — 3:15PM F-1 Employment Authorizations Options - Presented by Yocasta Brens-Watson
Review of various types of employment authorizations available to F-1 students and the RBHS
application process.
3:15PM — 3:45PM
Health & Insurance Matters
Information on health care facilities, the mandatory health insurance program, balancing healthy living
with academic success and more!
3:45PM — 4:15PM Safety Matters
Role of University Police and tips on how to protect yourself from becoming victim of a crime.