International Student Programs

 


ORIENTATION

International Student Programs holds a two-day orientation for new students each semester. It is essential that you attend as it is designed especially for the international student. Not only will you receive valuable information, but you can start meeting your other classmates right away.

Fall 2008 Orientation dates:


Monday, August 18
- full day of information sessions, campus tour.


Tuesday, August 19-Wednesday, August 20
: START program for first-year students only.


Wednesday, August 20
: START program for transfer students only.


Thursday, August 21 - Sunday, August 24
: New Student Orientation (NSO)
program forALL new students


Monday, August 25:
Classes begin.

 

IMMIGRATION

SEVIS: All universities and colleges have been mandated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to use the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS

Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Department of Homeland Security  (DHS)



HOUSING

Undergraduate students may apply to live on-campus in the University’s various resident halls. For more information contact the Office of Residence Life or the Office of Admissions

Off-campus housing:
There are many off-campus housing options for students who choose it whether they are graduate or undergraduate. Here is a list of apartment buildings close to the campus.

Click here for more information on Off-Campus housing

 International Student Association

Its membership is open to anyone in the Philadelphia University community.

Click here for more information

Office of International Student Programs

Kanbar Campus Center, suite 311
Office hours: 9am to 5pm
Phone: 215.951.2660
Fax: 215.951.2644
Email: international@philau.edu

Hannah Bar-Giora,
Director of International Student Programs
Email: bargiorah@philau.edu