• Student Handbook

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• Section 1:
  Before You Leave
  • Overview
  • Applying for a Visa
  • F-1 Visa Status
  • Checklist
  • Orientation
  • Transportation
• Section 2:
  Now That You're Here
  • Overview
  • Arrival Information
  • Climate in Region
  • Money & Banking
  • Housing & Dining
  • Working
  • Living 
  • Driving
  • Health Services & Medical Insurance
  • Culture Shock
  • Alcohol, Drugs & Legal Issues
• Section 3:
  Academic Information
  • Overview
  • Methods & Practices
  • Plagiarism
  • Useful Phone Numbers

Before You Leave - Overview

The Office of International Studies

Plymouth State University has different offices that provide services to international students, but each office works together to provide you with assistance and advice. We are here to:

• plan and organize the orientation for new international students;
• issue and review F-1 visa-related documents to international students (act as Designated School Officials-DSO);
• advise international students on matters related to their U.S. immigration status and the regulations regarding employment in the U.S., social security and taxation;
• help international students with issues of cultural adjustment and offer information regarding the university, the greater Plymouth community

We are happy to help you and welcome communication from you at any time.