International Student Community at Hardin-Simmons University
At HSU, we are passionate in taking care of our international students! Even before you step foot in Abilene, 我们友好的员工正在努力工作，以提供最好的教育经验，我们可以提供. HSU为国际学生提供专门的国际办公室，以确保您在我校学习时得到良好的支持. 看看为什么我们的国际学生在HSU度过了他们一生中最美好的时光. We cannot wait to welcome you to the HSU family.
全球参与办公室(GE)是专门的国际办公室，当你来到我们大学学习时，会帮助你获得支持. GE办公室位于康纳利任务中心，我们的工作人员周一和周二上午8:00至下午6:00，周三至周五上午8:00至下午5:00. You may also contact us via email at globalengagement@cuannalong.com.
GE办公室为国际学生提供各种重要的服务, a listing of these services are described in more detail here:
A full-day student orientation is provided for all new international students at HSU. 我们努力使国际学生顺利过渡，通过这个到达后的指导. We will help you the various dimensions of basic life needs such as, cultural norms and culture shock, health insurance, cell phone and bank account setup, on-campus employment, driver’s license/social security setup, and direction to other campus resources.
For the Fall 2023 semester, international orientation is scheduled for Monday, August 21, 2023 from 9:00am to 5:00pm (17:00). 所有新的国际学生都必须参加全球参与办公室的国际培训. 如果您有任何问题，请通过电子邮件联系全球参与办公室 globalengagement@cuannalong.com.
Transportation is important for international students within the city of Abilene. 一群热爱国际学生的志愿者帮助提供必要的交通工具，以参加团体活动，并满足机场接送等重要需求, Sunday Church, Friday Greens’ family dinner, Walmart, hospital and emergencies, etc. 对于其他基本的交通需求，你需要安排当地的优步或出租车服务.
我们的指定学校官员(DSOs)在这里回答您的问题，并为您提供有关维护您的身份和签证文件流程的建议. Our office also provides support for OPT (Optional Practical Training), CPT (Curricular Practical Training), Visa renewals, Program Extensions, Reduced Course Loads, and other important immigration needs that our international students may encounter. 国际学生咨询预约也会在他们的学术咨询后进行，以确保您在移民过程中保持良好状态.
In order to serve international students well, 移民咨询和国际学生咨询只能通过预约，必须提前申请. To request an appointment with a DSO, please click the following link below:
Health insurance in the U.S. 是否非常重要，因为医疗费用会迅速增加，如果不投保就很难支付. To meet U.S. Department of State guidelines and protect our international students, HSU要求所有国际学生通过国际医疗集团(IMG)购买HSU团体保险。. HSU将在每年秋季和春季学期自动将您纳入HSU与IMG的团体计划，并在您的学生账户中收取保险费. 欢迎国际学生在加入华大团体医疗保险计划的同时，申请其他医疗保险, 但你仍然必须购买HSU团体计划，以确保你在HSU注册的整个时间内都有适当的保险.
For questions regarding the HSU group plan, please contact the Office of Global Engagement by e-mail at globalengagement@cuannalong.com.
Once you are enrolled, 国际学生保证在我们安全的校园里有一个地方住，在那里你可以很容易地获得我们所有的资源! HSU offers community residence halls, campus apartments, and campus houses all in convenient walking distance to classes, dinning halls, and student activities.
To learn more about living on campus, please see our information about Living on Campus.
International students are allowed to work on-campus for a maximum of 20 hours/week. This can be a great way to start your work experience, build your resume, and help cover some of your expenses.
Once you have been accepted to a part-time position on campus, you will need a Social Security Number. 请通过电子邮件或与全球参与办公室联系以获取进一步指导 globalengagement@cuannalong.com.
国际学生奖学金(ISF)的愿景是创建一个对国际学生社区充满热情的人的奖学金，并作为HSU社区和国际学生之间的桥梁建设者. 国际学生基金会组织各种国际活动，向大学社区介绍国际文化，并为国际学生的特殊需求提供持续的帮助. These events include a semesterly International Welcome party, International Week, “Lunch-and-Learns”, and the End of Semester party.
