INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDEBOOK 10.14.2014 · International Student Guidebook 2 GRADUATE SCHOOL OF...

2014/2015

Fordham University

Graduate school of business

Office of Academic Advisement

10/14/2014

InternationalStudentGuidebook


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GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Dear Student,

Welcome to the Fordham graduate school of business! We look forward to supporting your academic endeavors here at the Lincoln Center campus as you explore the school and the surrounding area of New York City. We have put together this packet of frequently asked questions (FAQ) regarding your stay.

All international students are required to check in to the Office of International Services (OIS) at the Lincoln Center campus, which is on the 3rd floor of 33 West 60th Street, Room 306. For more resources for international students currently attending Fordham, please visit: http://www.fordham.edu/academics/office_of_the_provos/office_of_internatio/office_for_internati/current_students/index.asp

If you have any more questions, please feel free to stop by the Office of Academic Advisement. We hope you have a fun and studious time at Fordham!

Sincerely,

Francis Petit Associate Dean Academic Programs at Lincoln Center Ilze Frierson Assistant Dean and Lead Graduate Advisor MBA and EMBA Programs


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Contents

StudentLifeIssues................................................................................................................................4 Housing & Supplies .................................................................................................................................... 4

Important Documents and Getting Started in New York City ................................................................... 7

Fordham Information .............................................................................................................................. 10

Public Transportation & Traveling .......................................................................................................... 12

Leisure ..................................................................................................................................................... 14

Additional Information ............................................................................................................................ 17

InternationalVisa&ImmigrationIssues....................................................................................18

StudentEmployment.........................................................................................................................20

Appendix:HotelAddresses..............................................................................................................23


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StudentLifeIssues

Housing & Supplies

1. How can I learn more about campus housing at Fordham University? Most graduate school students find their own housing. There are a number of online resources, such as roommates.com or Craigslist. Most campus housing is apartments, and the Office of Residential Life will help you obtain an apartment by applying online. For complete information on graduate housing on the Fordham Lincoln Center campus and obtaining an apartment, please visit: http://www.fordham.edu/student_affairs/residential_life/lincoln_center/our_residential_offe/graduate_housing/index.asp

For off-campus housing, the Office of Residential Life uses the services of Places4Students.com , which provides a list of available apartments near Fordham. Since international students have no credit history in the US, they either have to prepay the full-year’s rent or get their lease documents cosigned. For more information and the link, please visit: http://www.fordham.edu/student_affairs/residential_life/lincoln_center/our_residential_offe/off_campus_housing_8153.asp Fordham has a number of apartments on 58th Street in midtown Manhattan to house its graduate students. The apartments are conveniently located about 3 blocks from campus in a very safe, doorman building. All apartments come unfurnished; kitchens are equipped with a refrigerator and stove.

For more information about graduate housing contact: Michelle Costantino Graduate Manager at Wilshire Plaza Email: [email protected]

2. How much should a new student expect to pay for an apartment in Manhattan? Where

else besides Manhattan do students live? Most affordable apartments in Manhattan range from $1200-2000 per room, depending on whether it is a one bedroom or multiple bedroom apartment and what part of Manhattan the apartment is located. Many students do not live in Manhattan and commute from Queens, Randall's Island, Brooklyn, Bronx, and New Jersey.


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3. Are there hotels near the Fordham Lincoln Center campus? Yes, there are a number of hotels in the vicinity of the Fordham Lincoln Center campus. These hotels vary in price; please see Appendix on page 23 for a list of hotels nearby.

4. Where can I buy home furnishings and electronics for my new apartment? There are stores where you can buy various things for your apartment at once. Below is a list with store names and locations: Target 517 E 117th Street New York, NY 10035 (212) 835-0860 www.target.com

furniture, decorations, electronics, home appliances, cleaning supplies Bed, Bath & Beyond 1932 Broadway New York, NY 10023 · West Side (917) 441-9391 www.bedbathandbeyond.com

home decorations (including rugs and lighting), sheets and towels, kitchen appliances (including dishes), cleaning supplies, and some electronics

Best Buy 1880 Broadway New York, NY 10023-7500 (212) 246-9734 www.bestbuy.com

electronics, such as computers, printers, cameras, and televisions Apple Store 1981 Broadway New York, NY 10023 · Uptown (212) 209-3400 767 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10153 (212) 336-1440 www.apple.com

mac books, iPads, and Apple TV (along with accessories)


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5. Where can I buy school supplies and books?

For school supplies you can go to the following stores: Fordham bookstore Lowenstein Building Staples 330 Seventh Ave New York, NY 10001 (646) 473-0336 www.staples.com

notebooks, pens/ pencils/ highlighters, binders, printer ink/ toner, electronics FedEx 221 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023 (212) 362-5288 www.fedex.com

copy and print services, packing and shipping supplies, some office supplies, Internet access

For school textbooks you can go to the following stores: Fordham bookstore Lowenstein building Amazon www.amazon.com Chegg www.chegg.com Half www.half.ebay.com You can often rent textbooks instead of buying them (usually at a lower price) and sometimes you can sell your books back at the end of the trimester.

6. Where should I go to buy groceries?

There are a large number of supermarkets around Manhattan.


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Near Columbus Circle: Whole Foods Market Morton Williams Supermarkets 10 Columbus Circle 917 9th Avenue and W. 59th Street New York, NY 10023 New York, NY 10023 Westerly Natural Market Sloan’s/Gristede’s Supermarkets 913 8th Ave. (between 54th and 55th St.) 907 8th Ave. and W. 54th St. New York, NY 10019 New York, NY 10019 Near Lincoln Center: The Food Emporium Trader Joe’s 2008 Broadway and W. 68th St. 2073 Broadway and W. 72nd St. New York, NY 10023 New York, NY 10023

Important Documents and Getting Started in New York City

7. How do I apply for a Social Security number? The only way for a student in F-1 or J-1 status to be eligible to apply for a Social Security number is to be employed or have an offer of employment. International students in F-1 or J-1 status are eligible to work on campus. A Social Security number does not grant you permission to work, citizenship or permanent residency, but if you are working in the U.S., you must have a Social Security number. Once you obtain a Social Security number it is your number forever and may be used on subsequent visits to the U.S.

If you have an on-campus employment offer, come to the OIS for instructions on how to apply for a Social Security number.

For complete information on applying for a Social Security number, please visit: http://www.fordham.edu/academics/office_of_the_provos/office_of_internatio/office_for_internati/current_students/employment_resources/applying_for_a_socia_74699.asp

8. Do I have to file tax forms? Yes, Federal tax law requires all students in F or J visa to file a Form 8843 every year you are inside the United States, even if you did not earn any United States income. If you earn income during your stay in New York City, there are four different types of tax with which you must be concerned: United States federal income tax, social security (FICA) and New York State and New York City income tax.


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The University does not provide tax advising to American students or staff nor can it offer detailed advice or assistance to foreign nationals enrolled or employed at Fordham. The following is intended to give you a general sense of your obligations under the law and is subject to change without warning.

For complete information on taxes, tax preparation, and filing taxes please visit: http://www.fordham.edu/academics/office_of_the_provos/office_of_internatio/office_for_internati/current_students/taxes_14296.asp

9. What do I need to know about driver’s licenses & identification cards? While International Students are not required to have a New York State Driver’s License in order to drive in the United States (a license from one’s home country in combination with an international driving permit will suffice), students may choose to apply for a New York State License or Identification Card. However, the DMV can give you a valid ID so that you do not have to carry your passport around to places where identification is needed. In order to apply for a learner’s permit or driver’s license, you will need to prove 6 points of identification including proof of birth (your passport plus additional documents). For more information on points of identification please visit the New York Department of Motor Vehicles www.nydmv.state.ny.us or http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/forms/id44.pdf If you choose not to apply for a New York State Driver’s License, the OIS recommends students always carry their: 1. International driver's license (in English, if possible) 2. International Driving Permit 3. Copy of the Section 250(5) law that states you are NOT a resident (print this page: http://www.fordham.edu/images/student_services/ois/resident.pdf ) 4. The DMV page that states it is legal for non-residents to drive with your non-NYS license (print pages 6-7 from this document: http://www.fordham.edu/images/student_services/ois/nys%20license%20info.pdf

You may also choose to obtain an identification card, which requires you to present your passport, your I-20, your social security card, a major credit card with a photo, submit an application and pay a fee. Please note, this is not a driver’s license.

For additional information please visit the Fordham OIS website on Driver’s Licenses & DMV: http://www.fordham.edu/academics/office_of_the_provos/office_of_internatio/office_for_internati/current_students/drivers_licenses__dm_23633.asp

The Fordham Duplicating Center/ID Card Centers located at Lincoln Center campus issues, validates, and replaces Fordham University Identification cards throughout the year. During registration periods, the Center is open for extended hours. Issuance of the new Fordham


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University ID cards goes into effect for all new and returning students every fall semester. It is used for visual identification, library privileges, building access, special discounts, photocopying, cash to card, and vending machine purchases.

Should it be lost or stolen, please report it immediately to Fordham University Security at (718) 817-2222. Come by during regular business hours to an ID Card Service Center located at the Lincoln Center campuses. There is an initial $20.00 fee for replacing a lost or stolen ID Card. There is a $30.00 fee for every subsequent occurrence or request. The fee is waived if you present the proper documentation from the Security Office or the Police Department indicating theft of your ID Card.

Lincoln Center campus 113 West 60th Street Lowenstein, Room 128A New York, New York 10023 (212) 636-7765 [email protected]

For more information, please visit: http://www.fordham.edu/finance/procurement/duplicating/idoverview.htm

10. I would like to open a bank account. Where should I go? It is highly recommended that you open a checking account upon your arrival in the US. Most banks will ask for a Social Security number. If you do not have one, please stop by the OIS to pick up a letter for opening a bank account. You can go and open a bank account easily if you already have a Social Security number. Banks near the Lincoln Center campus:

Citibank Citibank Chase Bank 4 Columbus Circle 1748 Broadway 1775 Broadway (8th Ave. between 57th & 58th St.) (W. 56th & Broadway) (W. 58th & Broadway) New York, NY 10019 New York, NY 10019 New York, NY 10019

Chase Bank Chase Bank Bank of America 2030 Broadway 1860 Broadway 1775 Broadway (70th & Broadway) (W. 61st & Broadway) (W. 57th & Broadway) New York, NY 10023 New York, NY 10023 New York, NY 10019

Bank of America Bank of America 1680 Broadway 1886 Broadway (53rd & Broadway) (Lincoln Center, W. 63rd & Broadway) New York, NY 10019 New York, NY 10023


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For more information please visit: http://www.fordham.edu/academics/office_of_the_provos/office_of_internatio/office_for_internati/current_students/banking_74703.asp

You can also open a bank account online at the bank website.

11. What can I do about cell phones? RamCell is a cell phone service offered by Fordham University and powered by Sprint PCS. Students are not required to submit a social security number if they choose to open an account with RamCell. However, students are required to present a Fordham ID, a Fordham email address, and a credit or debit card. Contracts are offered on a 1 or 2 year basis. For more information on RamCell, please contact [email protected] or visit: http://www.fordham.edu/campus_resources/fordham_it/help__support/services/cellular_25240.asp

Students may choose to open an account with other service providers. A Social Security number is required in order to do so. If you do not have a Social Security number, you may contact the OIS for a letter that states that you do not have a Social Security number. Please note that this letter does not guarantee that the service provider can set up an account for you without a Social Security number. If you are able to set up an account, please be aware that most service providers require you to sign a 2-year contract.

For more information on these carriers please visit their websites:

Verizon – www.verizonwireless.com

AT&T – www.att.com

Sprint – www.sprint.com

T-Mobile – www.t-mobile.com

Fordham Information

12. Where can I find a map of Fordham University campus? For maps of the three campuses, please visit: http://www.fordham.edu/discover_fordham/maps_and_directions_26615.asp

13. How do I travel between campuses? Fordham offers van transportation between the Lincoln Center and Rose Hill campuses through our Ram Van service. The fare is currently $3.50 each way and the vans run approximately every


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half hour. You can sign up for the Ram Van service at the security desk in Lowenstein building or online at www.fordham.edu/ramvan. You can reserve a seat up to 48 hours in advance and the online registration will close 15 minutes prior to the van’s departure. The vans depart from outside the front doors of Lowenstein.

If you are not travelling from the Lincoln Center campus, the Fordham Rose Hill campus is accessible by B, D, and 4 train subway lines. Please note it is about a half mile walk from the subway station to the campus.

Due to security issues, we suggest the Ram Van as the main source of transportation between the two campuses. If you take public transportation to the Rose Hill campus, such as the subway, please be sure to go straight to your destination and avoid walking alone at night.

14. What ESL Services are offered at Fordham? For more information on ESL services for all students at Fordham University, please visit the Institute of American Language & Culture: http://www.fordham.edu/academics/office_of_the_provos/office_of_internatio/institute_of_america/index.asp

15. Health Concerns: Who should I contact if I do not feel well – including feeling

overwhelmed and stressed? You can visit the Student Health Center at the Fordham Lincoln Center campus. To schedule appointments, please call the Health Center. Lincoln Center Room 203 of McMahon Hall (212) 636-7160 (212) 636-7164 (FAX)

Students with emergencies at Lincoln Center should call Security at (212) 636-6075 or go

to a hospital Emergency Room. The closest Emergency Room is at St. Luke's / Roosevelt Hospital on 59th Street between 9th and Amsterdam Avenues.

St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center 425 West 59th Street New York, NY 10019

If you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed or depressed, Fordham also offers counseling and psychological services.


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Counseling & Psychological Services is:

Available to all students

Offered to students without charge

Confidential; files are not a part of the student’s educational record

Staffed by a multi-disciplinary team of devoted mental health professionals & doctoral trainees

Lincoln Center Campus 155 West 60th Street McMahon Hall Room 211 New York, NY 10023 Phone: (212) 636-6225 Fax: (212) 636-6232 http://www.fordham.edu/campus_resources/student_services/counseling_and_psych/ 16. Do I need to have health-insurance?

Yes. Healthcare in the U.S. is extremely expensive and ALL students are REQUIRED to complete an online Insurance registration form to confirm or waive the student health insurance. You must waive the student health insurance within the first month of arrival. For complete information please visit: http://www.fordham.edu/academics/office_of_the_provos/office_of_internatio/office_for_internati/current_students/health_and_safety/health_insurance_inf/ 24. Is there anything else I should know about being a student at Fordham?

Fordham runs on a trimester schedule

Classes are two hours long, once per week

There are some classes that are offered online

Each student is given $30 of printing each year

Coffee and snacks are served every day at 5:30 pm on the 6th floor

MBA waiver exams are offered several times throughout the semester. Only first trimester students are eligible to take them.

Public Transportation & Traveling

17. How do I get from the airport to Fordham graduate school of business? To get to Fordham from JFK International Airport, you have several options:

Taxi cab: Follow signs to “Ground Transportation” and you’ll find a cab stand. The fare to any destination in Manhattan is $52 plus tolls, and tipping 10-20% for good service is


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customary. One fare pays for all passengers to one destination. For more information: http://www.panynj.gov/airports/jfk-taxi-car-van-service.html

AirTrain: This train service takes you from JFK to the Howard Beach subway station or to the Jamaica subway station, from which the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) to Pennsylvania Station is accessible. From there you can ride the New York subway system around Manhattan. The AirTrain ticket is currently priced at $5 and a subway ticket is $2.50. More info on AirTrain is available here: http://www.panynj.gov/airports/jfk-airtrain.html and the NYC Subway Map can be viewed here: http://mta.info/nyct/maps/submap.htm

Car service and shared shuttle vans are also available. For info on these options, visit: http://www.panynj.gov/airports/jfk-ground-transportation.html

18. Does New York City have a public transportation system? How does it work? For information about public transportation in New York City, Westchester County, Long Island, and New Jersey only, please visit any of the following websites for subway maps, train station listings, and information about taxis in New York.

New York About New York City Metro Transit Authority (MTA) MTA New York City Subway Map MTA: MetroCard Information MTA Metro-North Railway Map Long Island Railroad Map New York City Taxis

New Jersey New Jersey Transit Website NJ Transit Railway Maps New Jersey PATH Train

19. What neighboring cities are convenient to visit? Philadelphia, Boston, and Washington D.C. are all within reasonable distance for weekend travel.

Philadelphia: 100 miles (about 2 hours)

Boston: 215 miles (about 4 hours)

Washington D.C.: 230 miles (about 4.5 hours) The following is a list of ways you can get to each of the cities above:

Bolt Bus: You are guaranteed a seat if you purchase a ticket; other bus lines operate on a first-come first-served basis.


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http://www.boltbus.com

Megabus http://www.megabus.com

Greyhound/PeterPan Bus: http://www.greyhound.com

Amtrak (train): Pricier than bus, but more seating available. http://www.amtrak.com

Purchase tickets and find more info on the Port Authority website: http://www.panynj.gov/port-authority-ny-nj.html

Leisure

20. Where can I find deals in the city? There are some locations near Fordham where students receive a discount (such as Starbucks and the clothing store, J Crew). The link below lists all the participating vendors. http://www.fordhamusglc.com/fordham-friendly.html

You can also find daily deals at the following websites:

Living Social www.livingsocial.com

Groupon www.groupon.com 21. Where can I eat around Lincoln Center? There are places to eat on every street and every avenue of the Lincoln Square neighborhood. Websites that offer restaurant reviews and give you the option to order online are a great way to get to know your neighborhood. Yelp.com offers user reviews as well as basic restaurant information. Menupages.com provides menus for numerous restaurants in New York City (as well as other large cities across the country) and can be a useful tool when first arriving. Seamlessweb.com allows users to place delivery orders for many restaurants in the city. And of course the old-fashioned way of walking around and picking up menus from neighborhood restaurants is still a great way to learn what’s near you.

For a restaurant and bar guide of where to eat around Lincoln Square, please visit: http://www.lincolnbid.org/documents/WhereToEat2012.2013FINAL2.21.12.pdf


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NYC Restaurant week is an event that is held twice per year: the first time in January or February and the second time in June or July. Participating restaurants offer pre-fixe dinners at significantly reduced prices. For more information please visit: http://www.nycgo.com/

Please note that identification is required to enter and consume alcohol in most bars. The legal drinking age in the United States is 21.

22. What are some other leisure activities around New York City? Below is a list of popular activities:

Broadway Student Rush tickets: (go to theater the day of show and wait in line for student tickets - $25) http://www.studentrush.org/products/directory.php?type=862 *Make sure to go to the specific theater’s website for exact details (Also, the theater at Fordham will occasionally sell discounted theater and sporting event tickets)

Parks Central Park: zoo, ice skating in the winter, bike rentals, running/ walking paths Bryant Park The Highline Washington Square Park Madison Square Park

Other activities Bowling Chelsea Piers

23. Where can I get more information about New York sports teams? New York City has a variety of professional sports teams. You can purchase tickets to any sporting event through www.ticketmaster.com.

Basketball New York Knicks www.nba.com/knicks Brooklyn Nets http://www.nba.com/nets/join-the-brooklyn-chant

Baseball New York Yankees www.yankees.com


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New York Mets www.mets.com

Hockey New York Rangers www.newyorkrangers.com New York Islanders www.newyorkislanders.com New Jersey Devils http://devils.nhl.com/

Football New York Giants www.giants.com New York Jets www.newyorkjets.com

Soccer New York Red Bulls http://www.newyorkredbulls.com/

If you wish to play in a recreational sports program at Fordham University, there are a variety of sports to choose from in Rose Hill campus’ intramurals. You can create an account and register online at http://www.IMLeagues.com For more information please visit the Fordham intramurals website at http://www.fordham.edu/student_affairs/student_leadership__/intramurals/index.asp

If you wish to play in an organized sporting league in New York City, you can either form a team of your own, or else sign up as an individual through ZOGSPORTS. http://www.zogsports.com/nyc/Home.aspx

24. What are the essential mobile apps for living in NYC/ attending Fordham?

Below is a list of Smartphone apps that could be useful in New York:

Embark NYC: NY transit subway and train guide

Seamless: Mobile food delivery

Yelp: Locations and reviews for restaurants, hotels, bars, stores...

Google Maps: Location and direction services

Gmail: Access your Fordham email

BlackBoard Mobile: Access BlackBoard for course information and documents

OrgSync (iPhone/iPad only): Access GBAConnect


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Additional Information

25. What are the US Tipping Customs?

Tipping is customary in the United States.

Waiters and Waitresses: 15% and over is customary, 20% if the service was excellent

Restaurants often include a tip (aka gratuity) of 15% - 20% for parties of 6 or more. Be careful not to double tip!

Bartenders: $1-$2 per drink, or 15% - 20% for the total bill

Taxi Drivers: 10% - 15% of the total fare

Hairdresser / Manicurist: 10%-20%

For additional information on tipping customs, please visit: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g191-s606/United-States:Tipping.And.Etiquette.html

26. Where is the closest Post Office to Lincoln Center? The United States Post Office - Columbus Circle is located at 27 W 60th Street NY, NY 10023 http://www.ups.com/content/us/en/index.jsx?WT.svl=BrndMrk

27. Where can I find more information about the Office of Career Management? Personal and Professional Development Center (PPDC): 33 West 60th Street, 4th Floor

Visit Symplicity to find any of the following: Job and Internship postings Make an appointment with a career coach Register for PDP Workshops and Career Fairs https://business-fordham-csm.symplicity.com/students/ Email: [email protected]

28. Where can I find more information about the Office of Academic Advisement? Office of Academic Advisement: 113 West 60th Street, Suite 616


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Contact us with questions regarding: academic advising registration assistance waiver exams graduation student clubs and events

Follow us on Twitter: @GBAStudents E-mail: [email protected]

InternationalVisa&ImmigrationIssues

1. What is the difference between an F-1 student and a J-1 student?

An F-1 student is a person in the U.S. pursuing a full-time academic or language program. The J-

1 Exchange Visitor program is designed to promote mutual understanding between the people of

the U.S. and the people of other countries through educational and cultural exchange. Among the

many categories in the J-1 program, there is a student category, and J-1 students are usually

sponsored by their home government, a U.S. government agency, or by their home or host

university. Students funded solely by personal or family funds do not qualify for J-1 status. In

some instances, they can be placed under a "two-year home residency requirement" which

requires the J-1 visitor to return to his or her home country for two years before becoming eligible

for long-term employment or residency options, including permanent residency, in the U.S.

2. I lost my passport, I-94, any other important documentation. What should I do?

File a police report, notify your country’s consular office, and let the OIS know as soon as

possible.

3. What documents do I need to have when I travel?

The following documents are required for travel and re-entry to the U.S. An international

student's I-20 or DS-2019 must be properly endorsed before traveling outside of the United


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States. Please make sure you come by the OIS during appointment hours in order to get a

signature on your form.

1. An unexpired passport valid at least six months into the future

2. An unexpired I-20 or DS-2019 with a travel signature less than 6 months old

3. An unexpired F-1 or J-1 visa stamp valid for further entries into the United States

If you forgot to get your I-20 signed for travel before leaving, or you packed it away in your

suitcase, ask the border officer for an I-515A form. This will allow you to enter the country in F-

1 status; however you must come to the OIS immediately to finish processing your entry. Your I-

94 card will be stamped "F-1" with a specific date, instead of D/S.

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of International Services before you

leave. For more information, please visit:

http://www.fordham.edu/academics/office_of_the_provos/office_of_internatio/office_for_internat

i/current_students/travel_74705.asp

4. What items do I need to enter another country?

The rules vary depending on what country you are a citizen of and what country you are

planning to travel to. It is best for you to check with your destination country's consulate /

embassy well in advance to your intended travel time.

For more information, please visit:


i/current_students/travel_74705.asp


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StudentEmployment

1. Can I work on or off campus as an international student?

As an international student, there are very specific regulations regarding employment. Before

beginning any job search, make sure to explore the employment options available based on your

immigration status.

International Students have a few options for employment while in the United States. Please be

sure to check with the Office of International Services before doing any employment to ensure

you are staying within Federal regulations.

International students are generally not eligible to work in the US off-campus until they have

completed two terms (9 months) of study in the US. Each student should check their off-campus

employment eligibility with the Office of International Services (OIS).

For information about employment resources, including on-campus jobs, please visit:


i/current_students/employment_resources/

2. What is Optional Practical Training (OPT)?

As an F-1 student, you are entitled to up to 12 months of employment in your field. This post-

completion employment authorization is called by regulation Optional Practical Training (OPT).

If you have received 12 months or more of full-time Curricular Practical Training (CPT), while

studying for your degree, you are not eligible for post-completion practical training. Time spent

in pre-completion practical training also is deducted from the 12-month maximum.

You get 12 months practical training for each higher degree you obtain. That includes separate

12-month periods for associate, bachelor’s, master’s and other higher level graduate degrees.

You must complete your 12 months of post-completion OPT within a 14-month period following

the completion of your studies. Once your OPT expires, you have 60 days to either continue with

your F-1 status by enrolling in another F-1 program, say a second degree, postgraduate degree or


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leave the country. You cannot be waiting for your H1-B to come through during your 60 day

grace period.

3. Can students who are non-US citizens get internships or jobs in New York City or on-

campus?

International students at the graduate school of business can work and receive scholarship

compensation as on-campus graduate assistants if they are full-time students during the given

term that they work. Categorized as scholarships, the full value of a graduate assistantship is

$3,510 for 10 hours/week during the 15 week term or $7,020 for 20 hours/week. They may work

as a GA up to a maximum of 20 hours/ week per term, and up to a maximum of 60 hours/week

equivalent during the course of their studies at Fordham.

There are two types of graduate assistants:

Faculty GAs work directly with a professor. The Office of Admissions will post the entire

Faculty GA scholarship amount to the student's account at the beginning of the term once

paperwork from the faculty member is received.

Administrative GAs work with an administrator or in an administrative office. Most of the

scholarship is credited to a student's tuition account at the beginning of the term. However, by

law, the minimum wage (currently $8.00 per hour must be paid as taxable income if the GA

is working for an administrative area. Therefore, Administrative GAs receive bi-weekly

paychecks for this portion of the GA-ship.

For more details, please check the Financial Aid

Guidebook: www.bnet.fordham.edu/files/FINANCING_YOUR_MBA.pdf

1. If you wish to obtain a Social Security number

Go to OIS and get a form which needs to be filled (both by the student and your supervisor) on

the basis of which they will prepare a letter to present to the Social Security office. Take your

passport and I-20 along to the Social Security office.

2. Appointment with Susie Docarmo


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Once a Social Security number is obtained, make an appointment with Susie Docarmo (Tel:

(718) 817-4972 Fax: (718) 817-4965 Email:[email protected]). Her office is located in

the Rose Hill campus in the Faculty Memorial Hall building in Room 525. Take with you all the

forms that were given to you to fill out. This is a necessary step because due to varying tax laws,

different tax rates will apply depending on your country of origin, and Susie Docarmo will

ensure that all the paperwork is filed properly. You can take the Ram Van to go to the Rose Hill

Campus (for more information on the Ram Van, please see Section I, question 13).

3. Employee tab in my.fordham account

Once you have signed the paperwork, an employee tab will appear in you’re my.fordham

account along with the “Home” and “Student” tabs. Through these tabs you will be able to

access electronic timesheets which you will complete and submit on a biweekly basis (every

fortnight). Your supervisor will approve them. On these submitted timesheet basis, you will

receive biweekly checks based on the hours worked. International students on financial aid must

be careful because if they exceed their number of hours a week, there may be problems with their

loans. Normally, depending upon whom the student is working for, the hours are flexible and

they can make up hours as needed.

For more information on employment resources, please visit:

http://www.fordham.edu/academics/office_of_the_provos/office_of_internatio/office_for_intern

ati/current_students/employment_resources/

4. Where do I look for an on-campus job?

On-campus employment is limited to twenty hours per week while school is in session but may

increase to full-time during annual school vacations. On-campus employment is defined as

employment performed on the school’s premises, including employment with on-campus

commercial firms, like the bookstore or cafeteria, which provide services for students. Fordham

students may seek on-campus jobs at Rose Hill, Lincoln Center and Tarrytown. A letter of

authorization from the Office of International Students is required.

For complete information please visit:


i/current_students/employment_resources/oncampus_employment_14289.asp


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Appendix:HotelAddressesBeacon Hotel Crowne Plaza Hotel, Times Sq. Empire Hotel

2130 Broadway (at 75th St.) 1605 Broadway 44 West 63rd St.

New York, NY 10023 New York, NY 10019 New York, NY 10023

(212) 787-1100 (212) 977-4000 (212) 265-7400

The Excelsior Hotel Grand Hyatt New York Hilton New York

45 West 81st St. Park Ave. at Grand Central 1335 6th Ave.

New York, NY 10024 New York 10017 New York, NY 10019

(212) 362-9200 (212) 883-1234 (212) 586-7000

Holiday Inn NY C - Midtown Hotel Metro Hotel Pennsylvania

440 West 57th St. 45 West 35th St. 401 7th Ave.


(212) 581-8100 (212) 947-2500 (212) 736-5000

Hudson Hotel Lucerne Hotel Mandarin Oriental New York

365 West 58th St. 201 West 79th St. 80 Columbus Circle at 60th St.


(212) 554-6000 (212) 875-1000 (212) 805-8800

Milford Plaza Sheraton NY Hotel & Towers The West Park Hotel

270 West 45th St. 811 7th Avenue (53rd Street) 6 Columbus Circe

New York, NY 10036 New York, NY 10019 New York NY 10019

(212) 869-3600 (212) 581-1000 (212) 445-0200

Trump International Hotel & Tower

One Central Park West

New York, NY 10023

(212) 299-1000

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