Statement of Understanding
(Revised September 2004)

Please read each statement carefully.  By agreeing to these conditions for admission, you understand fully the UCO academic, administrative, and INS regulatory policies to become a UCO student on F-1 visa.

  1. I understand that all application forms must be received by the International Office before the deadline date listed on page 1.  If my application failed to meet the deadline, it will be considered for the next earliest semester.
     
  1. I understand that all information given on the application forms must be accurate.  Failure to list all colleges previously attended, or falsification of application information or any of my academic records will result in my suspension for academic misconduct and lead to my withdrawal from UCO.
     
  1. I understand that I must submit official academic credentials from all schools I am currently attending and/or have attended in the past.  I understand that I must meet the grade point average requirement for the program I intend to pursue.
     
  1. I understand that if English is not the primary vernacular in my country, I must meet the English proficiency requirement outlined on page 2 before the admission will be granted.  However, I may submit the application for admission to UCO without having met the English requirement but only for evaluation of my academic credentials.  If I have met all the admission requirements except for the English proficiency and wish to attend an intensive English program, I must apply to the English language school of my choice to receive the I-20 and the provisional acceptance letter from UCO.
     
  1. I understand that during my first semester at UCO I must complete English 1153 – English Composition for Internationals.  This class will help me in cultural adjustment as well as improving my English skills.  I further understand that English 1223 should be completed during my second semester.
     
  1. I understand that I must be prepared to bring with me to UCO sufficient funds (a minimum of $6,000) to cover tuition, fees, textbooks, health insurance (payable at the time of registration), and living expenses for one sixteen-week semester.  I further understand that additional funds must be at my disposal for my subsequent semester's study at UCO.
     
  1. I understand that if I am younger than 21 years old and have not completed 32 semester credit hours, on-campus housing which includes meal plans may be the best way to adjust to campus life.
     
  1. I understand that if I cannot be at UCO on or before the date specified on the Form I-20, I must return the form immediately.  If I wish to defer my admission to any future semester, I may request a new I-20 when I return the old I-20, but I may be required to update financial support documents over one year old.
     
  1. I understand it is very important to maintain my visa status by making good academic progress at all times during my stay in the U.S.  I am required to enroll and complete successfully a minimum of 12 credit hours as an undergraduate student during Spring and Fall semesters.
     
  1. I understand that I must be in proper status with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) while I am in the U.S.   If reinstatement of F-1 visa status or change in visa classification is required, I must consult the UCO immigration advisor and file appropriate application with the CIS.  I will not be permitted to enroll until I have completed all the paper work for reinstatement of student status with the UCO immigration advisor.  If I am changing from any other non-immigrant visa status to student visa status, I will not be permitted to enroll until the CIS notification of approval is received.
     
  1. I understand that my F-1 visa status will prohibit my engaging in off-campus employment without prior authorization from the CIS.  If I am found to be working off-campus without a proper authorization, I will lose my visa status and may face immediate deportation.
     
  1. I understand that I am required to have a hospitalization insurance coverage while I am a student at UCO.  This mandatory insurance plan is offered through UCO and is a part of my school fees.  I may apply for exemption before the last day of enrollment each semester with a proof of comparable insurance coverage but it must be approved by the insurance advisor at UCO.
     
  1.  I understand that I must attend a mandatory informational meeting for new students at the beginning of my initial semester at UCO.
     
  1. I understand that I must always submit current address information to the International Office and CIS when there is any change either in my residence in U.S. or in my family address in my home country.
     
  1. I understand that I am required to complete a tuberculosis skin test during my first semester at UCO at the Student Health Center before permitted to enroll for subsequent semesters.  I understand that if X-Ray is required as the result of testing, I must visit an off-campus facility at an appointed date and time to meet the testing requirement for enrollment.

YOU MUST RETURN THIS FORM WITH YOUR SIGNATURE!

  

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