SHP Academic Policies
Responsible Executive
Office of International Services in conjunction with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Responsible Office
SHP Office of Enrollment Management
Date Adopted
6/2005
Date(s) Amended
2/2010, 12/2012, 4/2014
Last Reviewed
4/2014
Purpose
This policy ensures compliance with institutional and the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services’ policies regarding documentation of student’s immigration status.
Accountability
The RBHS Office of International Services in conjunction with the SHP Manager of Admissions are responsible for implementing this policy.
References
RBHS Office of International Services (OIS) http://rbhs.rutgers.edu/internationalservic es/
Policy
The International Services office serves the specialized needs of RBHS’s international students and scholars and their dependents. Services include communication of relevant information to both students and staff by means of information workshops and orientation programs for new students, and provision of comprehensive advising. RBHS International Services ensures the University’s compliance with all U.S. immigration regulations and procedures, and is the University’s liaison to the U.S. Department of State and Homeland Security. Advice is provided to departments seeking to hire or enroll foreign nationals under F-1, J-1, H1B, or O-1 visa classifications as appropriate.
RBHS International Services is a part of the University-wide Centers for Global Advancement and International Affairs (GAIA Centers). The GAIA Centers work toward developing a comprehensive, campus-wide set of international initiatives and services, initiating collaborative projects and strategic partnerships around the world, and expanding students’ opportunities for international study and research.