Visa Policies
If you loose your I-20 or DS-2019 you must
contact OIPD immediately
This document contains all university polices for academics and conduct.
Academic Catalog
Do you need an appointment to come to OIPD?
No
ITS is located in this building
O'Grady Library
Many instructors provide this document at the beginning of the semester to prepare you for class
Syllabus
You plan to go to Vancouver, Canada for a hockey game next weekend. What do you need from OIPD before traveling outside the U.S. ?
complete a travel form and obtain a travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019
This calendar lists all important dates for the semester
Academic Calendar
Who is the Director of Community Engagement?
Dave Martin
Old Main Room 251
24 hours per day
365 days per year
True or False: All instructors record attendance
False. Each instructor can set their own attendance policy. Review the class syllabus or ask the instructor.
To maintain status, undergraduate students must take a minimum of ___ credit hours
12
This person can help you register for classes
Academic Adviser
At what time does OIPD close for lunch?
12pm - 1pm
The Center for Student Success is only used if I need help with writing an English paper.
No. The Center encompasses:
Tutoring Center, Writing Center, Advising Center, and Disability Support Services
This online platform may be used by your instructor to post the class syllubus, assignments, etc.
MOODLE
You are living in Spangler Hall # 135 and you decide to move to Spangler Hall # 348. To maintain status, you have ____ days to inform OIPD of this change.
10
You are required to inform OIPD within 10 days of any changes to your address or phone number.
You will be placed on academic warning or probation with this GPA
below 2.0
Which OIPD staff member is also a student at Saint Martin's?
Georgia Berry
SMU Emergency Alerts system will provide you with
emergency alerts via phone, email, or text
weather delays, school closures, accidents/ incidents on campus
*Don't forget to set up your account*
Is using a cell phone in class recommended
It is not recommended to use your cell phone in class unless your instructor informs you otherwise.
How many days can you stay in the U.S. after your program end date?
30 days for J-1 students
60 days for F-1 students
If you receive a cumulative 2.0 GPA for two consecutive semesters, you will be placed on
suspension
Name all of the OIPD staff you met on Wednesday.
Dr. Roger Douglas
Dave Martin
Jessica Cheng
Tammy Vazquez
Georgia Berry
If feeling unwell you can find me in
A: Library
B: Cafe
C: Gym
D: Health Center (Burton Hall)
You stayed up late studying for a Chemistry exam at 8am and forgot to set your alarm. It is now 11am. You email your instructor and ask for a new time to take the exam. Is the instructor required to let you makeup the exam?
No.
Some instructors have very strict rules about exams and may not allow you to make up a test or exam if you miss the scheduled time. Carefully review your syllabus for the instructors policies.