*White card stapled to your passport;
*Determines your status in the U.S.;
*Has an expiration date of "D/S";
*Tracks your entry and exit information to/from the U.S.
What is an I-94?
100
*1st step after finding a job or paid internship
What is "MEET WITH OISS STAFF"?
100
*LMU's International student club;
*Hosts ethnic restaurant hops, soccer games, service trips
What is Pangaea?
100
*The time of day when there’s no class;
*Live music, farmer’s market, all along alumni mall at this time of day
What is Convo Hour?
100
*You do not need a Social Security Number to apply;
*If you live in California and plan to buy a car, you must get this;
*You need to bring I-20, passport and I-94 to apply
What is CA Driver's License?
200
*Must be enrolled in 12 units (UG) and 6 units (G) each semester;
*Maintain 2.0 GPA and make progress toward degree completion;
*Report new physical address within 10 days of change;
*Keep valid passport at all times.
What is "Maintaining Status"?
200
*Housing Office, Academic Resource Center, Library, Sodexo (Cafeteria), Jazzman's Café, etc.
*AKA Departmental Budget
*Very scarce on campus, like a diamond in the sand.
*Not work-study
What is T-Work?
200
*Best international pancake breakfasts on campus;
*7 students are picked to live here;
*Hosts cultural events for the LMU community
What is IHOP?
200
*campus security, in case of an emergency;
*register your car and get a parking permit before you get a ticket from them
What is P. Safe?
200
*Home of international students and scholars @ LMU;
*Located at Von der Ahe, Suite 135;
*Fun and caring staff
What is OISS?
300
*Must maintain F-1 status;
*It's valid for 5-6 months from the date of endorsement;
*Can only be obtained from OISS staff before travel
What is Travel Signature?
300
*You need this to be paid;
*You have to bring your passport, I-20, I-94 and 2 letters from LMU to apply;
*Once you have it, it's good for life, and it's free.
What is a Social Security Number?
300
*Get advice from a current student
*Monthly social gatherings
What is the iMentor Program?
300
*go here to register for classes or check your registration status, view your student account and CAPP report.
What is PROWL?
300
*Another method of paying tuition and fees;
*Provides discounts on some bank fees and better exchange rates;
*Allow you to pay in home currency (in most cases).
What is PeerTransfer?
400
*Common offense in college;
*Conviction of this offense can jeopardize your immigration status and can result in deportation
*impersonating a U.S. citizen
What is Fake ID?
400
*You get this from OISS if you are offered a paid internship off campus;
*Must be registered in an internship course during the internship period;
*Must present an internship offer letter from the company.
What is Curricular Practical Training (CPT)?
400
* Welcome social
* Hosted at the Bird Nest on Wednesday, January 16 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
* Chance to meet new and continuing international students
What is the Spring Welcome Dinner?
400
*originally constructed for Howard Hughes Aircraft to be their world headquarters;
*it’s the biggest building on campus, holds several departments and majors
What is U. Hall?
400
*free tutoring;
*assistance with writing papers;
*located in Daum Hall
What is the Academic Resource Center?
500
*Engage in unauthorized employment;
*Failure to enroll full-time;
*Must apply for reinstatement or regain status upon re-entry
What is "Out of Status"?
500
*You will gain practical training experience in your major;
*Usually after completion of a degree;
*12 months of work authorization
What is Optional Practical Training (OPT)?
500
*February 7th;
*Chance to meet other LMU students while enjoying traditionally Asian holiday based on the moon;
*Hosted at the International House (iHOP)
What is the Lunar New Year Celebration?
500
*this place has one of the best views of LA;
*home of the "LMU" letters
What is the Bluff?
500
*the name of LMU's mascot;
*named after St. Ignatius of Loyola;