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Institute of Health Sciences-Houston Center

Student Life — International Students

Post-Professional Physical Therapy Students

 

 

Students from other countries who find their way to TWU Houston Center in pursuit of academic goals are a treasured group! The Office of Student Life provides a direct line of communication with the International Education Office in Denton, and houses a DSO (Designated School Official) on site to deal with SEVIS related matters for F-1 students.

 

 

 

Setting up the Tanzania table at the International Student Festival

 

With regards to status, much can be accomplished at the Houston site. Issuing status letters for departure out of the country and for Social Security Number application are all done at the Student Life Office. I-20 updates for such items as address changes, new dependents, practical training notations and signing prior to country departure additionally fall under that same umbrella. For those students who are at a point in their academic course work where practical training becomes a necessary next step, applications for Curriculum Practical Training and Optional Practical Training can be obtained and submitted here also. As the situations emerge, forms such as the Exemption from Full Time Enrollment and Insurance Waiver form are both available at this same office, and guidance for use is shared as well.

 

 

 

International Nursing Students

 

There is a strong sense of family among the international students here at the Houston Center. Opportunities exist for students to network with other upcoming professionals, and to get-to-know a variety of established individuals from around the world. We are honored with the wealth of human experience and expertise which each student brings to the fabric of TWU!

 

 

North Indian Wedding Song Performance - International Student Festival

 

 

A highlight for all of TWU ~ Houston this past year was a wonderful celebration of cultures with the first ever International Student Festival!  Information tables were set up, one for each country represented, filled with interesting materials and items from that part of the world, and a tasty desert.  People were available at each table to paint a colorful cultural experience filled with stories and explanations for what was present.  Additionally, a fashion show and two dance performances captured the attention of everyone present!  We are looking forward to the wonder of next year's festival! 

 

 

 

West African Dance at International Festival

 

For more information regarding International Students at TWU, you are encouraged to peruse the following web site: www.twu.edu/o-sl/International_ed/. Within that web site, you will also find the Immigration News Flash that carries the latest updates affecting students nationwide at www.twu.edu/o-sl/international_ed/newsletter.html. Staff at the International Education Office would welcome your call directly at (940) 898-3338.