15. Information for Foreign Students

The foreign graduate student should contact the International Student and Scholar Services Office (http://wings.buffalo.edu/intlservices/) immediately upon arrival on campus and should keep in touch with that office during their entire stay at the University. The office assists international students seeking general information concerning the University and its many educational programs, and also coordinates the various services generally needed by international students such as admission, housing, counseling, health services, TOEFL testing and placement. It arranges for reception and orientation of international students and faculty members and cooperates with other university offices to provide necessary counseling, financial aid, and special programming. It is also responsible for relations with Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services, Internal Revenue Service, and other governmental and private agencies and community groups concerned with international student exchange.

As previously mentioned, foreign students on visa status must register for a full-time program of at least 12 credit hours each semester whether or not they are receiving financial support. (See also the Student Status Section 4).