Global Learning & Engagement
WEEKLY UPDATES FOR MONDAY OCTOBER 3RD-SUNDAY OCTOBER 9TH
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TWO MORE OPT INFORMATION SESSIONS LEFT
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4TH
1:30PM-2:30PM
IRBY 215
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5TH
4:30PM-5:30PM
JOIN ZOOM MEETING
https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/86278602897?pwd=YTNObEdaazluV0dVWThmb3N1elVFZz09
ATTENTION STUDENTS LIVING OFF CAMPUS
Each semester the Center for Global Learning & Engagement must confirm the physical address and U.S. telephone number (if you have a U.S. number) of all F-1 and J-1 students. This is a required part of maintaining your immigration status. If you are NOT living in UCA housing please complete the attached form here no later than October 6th. If you change your address later in the semester, please email Pam or Sarah.
CLICK GRAPHIC BELOW TO SIGN UP
DO YOU HAVE A JOB OFFER AND NEED A SOCIAL SECURITY CARD?
The procedures have changed for students who need a Social Security card. See the new instructions on our webpage HERE
ON CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT
More than 70 Student Worker positions available!
IMPORTANT END OF SEMESTER HOUSING REMINDERS
Please be checking your email from the housing office for instructions regarding the end-of-the-semester move-out deadline and winter break applications. Here are some important notes.
- Residence Hall move-out date- Saturday December 17th by 12:00PM
- All students must fill out the winter housing application in Myuca if you intend to stay on campus
- If you are staying in an apartment you do not have to move your belongs out for winter break
- If you need to stay late (2 day max) cost- $28 Single room, $20 Double room
- Winter break cost- $635 Single room, $450 Double room
NEW METRO CONNECT CONWAY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION MICROTRANSIT BEGINS OCTOBER 24TH
Here are some key points regarding this new transit.
- Hours of operation- Monday-Saturday 6:00AM-8:00PM
- Cost- FREE from Oct 24th-November 20th. General cost is $2.00 per person per trip
- How to reserve your trip- Download FREE Transloc Microtransit App or call 501-476-3761
- How to pay- Use free Token Transit app or use exact change
- All vehicles are accessible to wheelchairs and have bike racks
For rules and general instructions click HERE
HOLIDAY TRAVEL
TRAVEL SIGNATURES
If you are traveling outside of the United States please make sure page 2 of your I-20 or 1 of your DS-2019 is signed for travel.
In order to get your I-20 signed you must follow the following instructions:
1. Fill out the travel signature form-
2. Drop off your I-20
3. Wait for an email for when to pick up your I-20
Your travel signature is valid for 1 year (EX- January 9, 2022- January 8, 2023). If you have further questions please email Sarah Habtemariam- shabtemariam@uca.edu or Pamela Woodard George- pwoodardgeorge@uca.edu