front 1 Are international students required to have a physical examination, immunization, and student health insurance policy to registering for classes? | back 1 Proof of immunizations, TB test, and health insurance plan is required. |
front 2 A physical exam is required for only what international students? | back 2 Students in certain medical degree programs |
front 3 What is the student health website? | back 3 Uab.edu/students/health |
front 4 Can TB test outside the country be accepted? | back 4 No, only TB test performed at the student health and wellness center will be accepted. |
front 5 Are undergraduate international students eligible for federally funded financial aid or scholarships? | back 5 No, they are only limited to US citizens or permanent residents. |
front 6 Announcements for scholarships for international students are available when? | back 6 February |
front 7 Where can international students by employed? | back 7 Students on F-1 visas can work on campus at the rec or campus dining for up to 20 hours a week |
front 8 What is the ISSS website? | back 8 isss@uab.edu |
front 9 What is ISSS? | back 9 International student and scholar services |
front 10 What is the international mentor program? | back 10 A peer mentoring program that is paired with international students and they serve as a guide to new students about UAB and Birmingham. |
front 11 Where is INTO and ISSS located? | back 11 The second floor of sterne library? |
front 12 What services are provided in the INTO center? | back 12 Multi faith rooms, free workshops and tutoring, International mentors program, and classrooms and study lounges |
front 13 What are 5 services offered to international students? | back 13 Notary services, international welcome session, workshops on drivers license and taxes, travel signatures on form I-20, advising, appointments and office hours, and CPT and work authorization advising. |
front 14 What is the difference between ISSS and INTO? | back 14 ISSS is a UAB department responsible for immigration, international travel, online enrollment, etc. INTO is a private company in partnership with UAB to increase global diversity at UAB |
front 15 Does ISSS handle admissions? | back 15 No |
front 16 What does INTO UAB do? | back 16 Works with representatives all around the world, handles admissions of international students, provides academic English coursework and pathway programs for students who don’t meet direct admissions requirements. |
front 17 How many countries are students represented from? | back 17 80+ |