http://www.iastate.edu/~internat_info/Pre_Arrival/
http://www.iastate.edu/~internat_info/
The office for International Students and Scholars will
provide shuttle transportation at a cost of $20 from the
SPRING 2009 arrivals. To reserve a seat on the shuttle or inquire about housing: http://www.iastate.edu/~internat_info/Transportation/
Temporary Housing will also be available for $25 per night.
Spring 2009 Orientation Schedule for International Students
http://www.iastate.edu/~internat_info/Pre_Arrival/
________ send
final copy of your transcript with degree awarded to
Office of Admissions
100
________ Rotation students should be thinking about
potential rotations. You should have
a good idea about 2 or 3 labs that you are interested in before you
arrive. We recommend that you wait until
you arrive to contact faculty.
Opportunities to discover research and researchers on campus: during orientation IG faculty will have an opportunity
to meet with you on Friday, January 9, 2009, during the Genetics Orientation, and
we will provide you with a listing of faculty looking for students.
You may contact any genetics faculty member to discuss possible
rotations. Your temporary advisor is an
excellent resource for the discussion of your scientific interests and this
advisor can make recommendations as to faculty working in the area of your
interest. Linda Wild is a good source for faculty looking for students.
UPON
ARRIVAL AT
_______ Check in with International Students Office, (3248 Memorial Union prior to January 5; on January 5 meet with representatives of the International Students Office at 8:00 a.m. in the Pioneer Room of the Memorial Union. Please be on time.) to obtain an Orientation Schedule for International Students or obtain one on-line: http://www.iastate.edu/~internat_info/Pre_Arrival/ .
Maps of
campus can be found here: http://www.fpm.iastate.edu/maps/
Some of the activities you will take
care through the International Students Office are listed below.
________Fill out an I-9 form while at the International Students
Office which is used to verify your eligibility for payroll. The beginning
payroll date is based on when you complete this paperwork and the date on your
letter of intent. Example: if your
letter of intent begins January 5 but the I-9 paperwork is processed on January 6,
January 6 is the earliest we will be able to begin your payroll. Payroll
forms are available on line:
http://www.hrs.iastate.edu/records/ click on "Signup Packet" and can be
filled out in advance.
_______ The International Student Office will advise you as to when
it is best to apply for your social security number. This will be somewhere around two weeks after you
arrive in the country. You will need a letter from ISSO. You will apply at the
Social Security Administration Office at
_______ English Placement
Test: This test is REQUIRED and can be taken only
by admitted students. You will need to
bring two #2 sharpened pencils, a ballpoint pen and your ISU Card or passport. Please refer to the handout in your orientation
packet for all available times for this test. The test is set for: Wednesday, January 7 from 9:00 a.m. to noon in 1148 Gerdin Building. You should plan to arrive at 8:30 a.m.
If you need
more information, please contact the English Department, 337 Ross Hall.
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_______ Check
in with Linda Wild in 2102 Molecular Biology Building (294-7697 or email her
at lmwild@iastate.edu
to let her know you are on campus.
_______ Your
Campus Address, if you are participating in rotations, is: 2102 Molecular
Biology.
Campus Phone: 515-294-7697. Campus fax:
515-294-6669. There is a mail
box in this office for you.
_______
Advise genetics@iastate.edu of your ISU email address when you have obtained
it.
_______OSHA
Lab Standard Training.
This training should be completed by the end of the first week of classes. You
may complete this training on-line. You need an ISU ID card to complete this
activity.
Environmental Health and Safety: http://www.ehs.iastate.edu/cms/default.asp
Click on:
LOGIN Click on New User Registration
You will need to create a password for this activity
LOGIN using your University ID card number and the newly created
password
Click on: On-Line Courses:
Take the following:
An Introduction to On-Line Courses (~~2 minutes)
Chemical Hygiene Plan and Personal Protective Equipment (~~25 minutes)
Fire Safety and Extinguisher Training (~~16 minutes)
ISU-EPA Hazardous Waste Generator Online Training (~~25 minutes)
_______
Register on-line for classes through ACCESS PLUS. You will need your
University ID Card.
Go to the ISU homepage: http://www.iastate.edu and click on ACCESS
PLUS. Once you are in to your
information, go to the Student Tab and then to Course Registration. Listed below are core courses that can be taken
by first semester Genetics graduate students.
Typically students take at least 12 credits. A
typical schedule would be GDCB 511, GENET 591, Pl P 565A, Research and one additional 3 credit course from
the list below. Students may also need to take an English course if required.
GDCB 511 3 credits Molecular Genetics
BBMB 404 3 credits Biochemistry
EEOB 562 3 credits Evolutionary Genetics
EEOB 563 3 credits Molecular Phylogenetics
GENET 591 1 credit IG Workshop
Pl P 565A 1 credit Professional Practices for Research
ENGLISH 1-3 credits Recommendations from English Placement Test
GENET 697 or
GENET 699 4 credits Research Rotations/Research
GENET
699 is for students who have a major professor.
(contact
lmwild@iastate.edu for registration
number)
On-Line Web site for availability:
Schedule of Classes
_______ If you have any questions about taking the above courses,
contact your major professor or temporary advisor to set up a time to discuss
courses/registration for fall semester.
For example, you may have taken upper level courses similar to these
courses at your previous institution.
All final decisions regarding whether a previous taken course meets the
requirement is up to your program of study committee and the Chair of IG.
Activities as
indicated by the International Students Orientation Schedule
Activities as
indicated by the International Students Orientation Schedule. Students who fail to take
the English Placement Test (unless there are extenuating circumstances)
will not be allowed to register for the next semester so it
is very important that you take this examination.
Activities as indicated by the International Students Orientation Schedule
When:
Friday, January 9, 2009 Meet with Chair of program, welcome, IG handbook, expectations. CLASSES START
Time: 9:00am
- 11:00am in 1102 Molecular Biology
MONDAY,
January 12