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Beginning on April 16, 2008, the Office of International Services will hold monthly online information sessions for Fall 2008 international student applicants. The following topics will be covered in each session:
- Introduction to the Office of International Services
- The CFR & I-20
- Obtaining a Visa
- Transfer Students
- Entering the United States – What to Do at the Airport
- Basic F-1 & J-1 student regulations
Session dates and times:
| Day |
Date |
Time - morning |
Time - evening |
| Wednesday |
April 16, 2008 |
8:00 am pst* |
5:00 pm pst* |
| Monday |
May 12, 2008 |
8:00 am pst* |
5:00 pm pst* |
| Thursday |
June 12, 2008 |
8:00 am pst* |
5:00 pm pst* |
| Wednesday |
July 9, 2008 |
8:00 am pst* |
5:00 pm pst* |
| Tuesday |
August 12, 2008 |
8:00 am pst* |
5:00 pm pst* |
*PST = Pacific Standard Time. To find your local time for the session, please visit www.timeanddate.com.
Login Instructions:
Please Login 30 minutes before the beginning of your session. It is not necessary to reserve your space.
1. Follow the link http://tinyurl.com/3rndff (make sure cookies are enabled)
2. Enter your desired screen-name (this will be visible to all users)
3. Leave the password blank and login
4. Accept all security certificates and follow on-screen instructions.
Elluminate is a dynamic web conferencing tool that integrates text, audio, and video communication. In order to connect with the Monterey Institute community you will need to check your computer configuration. To avoid difficulties during the session, it is best to run this configuration check at least 24 hours prior to your Elluminate session.
Step 1 - Java software check
Check to make sure that you have the most recent version of Java software.
Follow the directions to test your computer configuration at this link:
http://www.elluminate.com/support/
Step 2 - Complete your setup
Join the Configuration Room to test your connection and configure your audio: http://tinyurl.com/6s9qg
Follow the directions on the whiteboard to learn how to configure your audio (headset and microphone).
Step 3 - Learn more about Elluminate Live!
Additional information available from Elluminate for troubleshooting is available.
Watch the 5 minute Elluminate Participant Orientation: http://tinyurl.com/22flf8
Step 4 - Join the MIIS Elluminate Session
Follow this link to join the Office of International Services Elluminate Session: http://tinyurl.com/3rndff
Login Name: Type in your name / There is no Password
You will be prompted to accept security certificates from nps.edu (our educational partner) - please accept these or you will not be able to join the session.
Kathy Sparaco
Phone: (001) 831-647-3088
Email: Kathy.Sparaco@miis.edu
Skype Name: Office of International Services
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