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Counseling Center

All currently enrolled students are eligible to receive free, confidential services throughout their time at Rush. Students explore a wide range of issues in individual and couples therapy, including depression and anxiety, relationship concerns, sexual orientation and “coming out” issues, eating disorders, substance use and abuse, academic difficulties, bereavement, family mental illness and career issues. The goal of the Counseling Center staff is to help students achieve and maintain a greater balance in their personal and professional lives.

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Financial Affairs

The Financial Affairs department is responsible for the billing and collecting of all tuition and fees for Rush University students. The office is also responsible for student health insurance and the administration of refund processing.

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International Student Services

Nicole Meeuwse Tiénou, MS

International Student Services (ISS), as a function of the University Registrar’s office, provides services to future and current international students who study at Rush University. Additionally, the office works with Rush University international alumni who will need authorization from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to look for and accept work opportunities after graduation.

Functions of International Student Services:

• Prepare documentation required for the F-1 student program
• Advise prospective international students concerning admissions requirements that affect F-1 visa holders
• Provide pre-arrival information for all admitted international students
• Welcome new international students arriving to Rush University and provide ongoing support to international students currently at the University
• Support international alumni who are working in the field for up to 36 months after graduation

Maintaining Status

As an F-1 student, you must understand and comply with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations which govern your immigration status.

The following are required to maintain status:

1. Report all changes of address to the ISS office within 10 days of moving. An address change requires an update to your record in the SEVIS system.
2. Maintain a valid passport at all times. Some countries allow passport renewals by mail while you reside in the United States, other countries do not. Please consult your home country’s consular affairs office for more information.
3. Maintain a full course of study. A full course of study for undergraduate students means enrolling in and completing 12 credit hours each term. A full course of study for graduate students requires enrollment in 9 credit hours each term, except when performing research toward a thesis or dissertation. If you are in doubt, please be sure to contact our office. Any change to your full course of study must be pre-approved. Any reduction in a full course of study, if not pre-approved, constitutes a violation of status even if such a drop would be permissible by your academic department.
4. Follow Code of Federal Regulations Part 214 - Nonimmigrant Classes regarding eligibility for an authorized vacation period. F-1 visa holders are eligible for an annual (or summer) vacation after the completion of one full academic year if you intend to register for the next term. However, as most programs at Rush University require continuous enrollment to take an annual break in summer a leave of absence must be approved by your academic department.
5. Notify ISS of your decision to change your educational program or level before you make any change. For example: If you complete a master’s degree program and start a PhD program. An update to your Form I-20 must occur in SEVIS prior to beginning your new program.
6. Never allow your Form I-20 to expire. You should plan to complete your studies by the completion date on your form. For F-1 students, once your I-20 expires you are allowed 60 days to transfer, change your status, start a new academic program, or leave the United States. If you cannot complete your program prior to the end date on your I-20 please contact us to determine if you qualify for a program extension. It is your responsibility to request a program extension prior to the end of your I-20.
7. Consult International Student Services before accepting any form of employment. Work opportunities for international students are limited and unauthorized employment carries severe penalties and can jeopardize your future plans. Even working on on-campus requires prior authorization.
8. Consider your options for work once your programs end. If you plan to apply for work authorization, follow all USCIS procedures regarding an application for Optional Practical Training (OPT). You may apply for post-completion OPT no earlier than 90 days before the completion of your academic program and no later than 60 days after the completion of your program. Please note that it can take 3-4 months to receive an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) from USCIS.
9. Notify ISS as early as possible of any plans to transfer to another educational institution.
10. Receive a travel signature on your I-20 prior to traveling out of the U.S. Travel signatures are located on page 2 of your I-20 and are valid for 1 year. You must have a valid travel signature with your other identity documents at the time of re-entry to the United States.
11. Recognize that you only have a limited amount of time to depart the U.S. or change to another immigration status once you are no longer attending school. After you complete your academic program, you have 60 days. If you drop out of school before completing a program and received prior approval from International Student Services, you may remain in the U.S. for 15 days. If you drop out of school before completing a program and did not receive prior approval from International Student Services, you may remain in the U.S. for 0 (zero) days and are in immediate violation of your status.
12. Carry health insurance at all times as required by Rush University.

For more information, please visit our International Student Services webpage.

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Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs

The Office of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs works with students, faculty and staff to enhance the environment of the Rush University community. This work is carried out through interprofessional programming to emphasize the importance of diversity and inclusion in health care professions.

Student Life and Engagement

Student Life and Engagement provides services and opportunities to enhance each student’s academic experience and connection with Rush University. The office provides co-curricular programming and oversees housing, student organizations, career services and student event programming.

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