Current Students - East Texas A&M University

Starting January 1, 2019, the Office of International Programs (OIP) will not assume liability of receiving student mails from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and other government agencies for standard OPT, STEM OPT, and change of status applications. Henceforth, students should list their mailing addresses for these purposes. Mails sent to OIP will be returned to original sender. Thank you.

Academic Services
- Academic Success Center
  
  Writing Center
  
  Velma K. Waters Library
  
  College of Business Advising Center
  
  COEHS Mentor Center
  
  CHSSA Departmental Advisors
  
  College of Science & Engineering Advising
  
  School of Agriculture Advising
Campus Safety
- UPD Campus Safety
Dependent Information
- F-1 students planning of studying at A&M-Commerce or currently studying at A&M-Commerce may invite their dependent(s) to the U.S. during their studies as an F-2 dependent. A dependent is defined as the spouse and/or unmarried child (under the age of 21) on the F-1 student.
  
  If you have applied to A&M-Commerce be sure to notify the ISSS if you will have any F-2 dependents with you during your studies at A&M-Commerce. Students holding an F-1 visa who want to bring their dependent(s) to the U.S. will need to provide the following documentation to the ISSS:
  1. Copy of passport for each dependent
  2. Country of birth, country of citizenship, country of residence, date of birth, city of birth, and relationship for each dependent
  3. Updated financial support
  4. If the current financial information on record with the ISSS is more than one year old the F-1 student will need to provide updated financial support to show funding for at least one year of study ($26000 graduate, $28000 undergraduate). The F-1 student will also need to show an additional $3000 per dependent.
  5. Completed ISSS Statement of Finances and Sponsor Statement
  6. Copy of marriage license (translation to English required) if inviting spouse
  Effective May 29, 2015, the Student Exchange Visitor Program will allow F-2 dependents to enroll part-time in courses even if the course of study done part-time leads to or counts toward a degree.
Driver's License/State ID
- A Texas driver's license is not only a document demonstrating authorization to drive but it is also a nationally accepted form of identification that can be used to prove your identity. The Texas State ID is only used as an identification card. For more information about applying for a driver's license or state ID go to Driver's License/State ID.
Employment
- ISSS Employment
  
  SEVP Working in the U.S.
  
  SEVP Employment Frequently Asked Questions
F-1 Visa Status Information
- CPT Frequently Asked Questions
  
  Medical Reduced Course Load
  
  OPT Frequently Asked Questions
  
  Passport Renewal
  
  Renewing Your Visa
  
  SEVP Maintaining Your Status
  
  Temporary Absence from Studies
  
  Travel Guidance for Current Students
  
  Travel Guidance for OPT Students
Funding Your Education
- International students are required to provide proof of funding for the estimated expenses for at least one year of study at A&M-Commerce prior to admission to the university. Students are also required to provide this proof of funding when they apply for their student visa.The cost to study at a university in the U.S. is high and international students at A&M-Commerce will automatically pay the out-of state tuition rate unless they have been awarded a $1000 competitive scholarship or been awarded a full-time graduate assistantship. Below are some resources and scholarships. Students may also visit their Academic Department to review if there are any available scholarships.
  
  ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT
  
  FUNDING YOUR EDUCATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
  
  SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
  
  GOOD NEIGHBOR SCHOLARSHIP
Health Insurance and Services
- All international students are required to have the Texas A&M University System Student Health Insurance Plan (SSHIP). For more information go to Health Insurance and Services.
Housing
- CAMPUS HOUSING
  
  Living on campus comes with many benefits and freedoms. Living in on campus housing comes with many benefits and freedoms. As with other liberties, these freedoms come with responsibilities. You will be asked to respect the privacy of your fellow residents, to encourage practices which create and support a learning environment, and to do your part to promote a safe and secure community.
  
  Students who live on campus are encouraged to become more involved on campus with different groups, activities, and events. Students who live on campus also have easier access to many on campus facilities and services, are able to experience "American culture" and "American college life," and they are able to become more familiar with the American culture and communicating in English. For more information visit Residential Living and Learning.
  
  OFF CAMPUS HOUSING
  
  Students may choose to live off campus in one of the apartment complexes or rental properties in Commerce or the surrounding communicating. Students who live off campus will need to consider the following:
  1. Will you have reliable transportation to campus?
  2. Rental contracts or agreements may be very difficult
  3. There may be extra expenses to consider when living off campus including utilities (gas, electricity, water)
  4. Landlord policies and local/state laws are restrictive and what may be permissible in your country is not allowed
  Off-campus Housing Video
  
  Rental Procedures Guidance
  
  Questions to Ask Before Renting
  
  Rental Terms
Social Security Number
- International students may only apply for a social security number once they have been offered employment. For more information go to Employment.
Travel & Visa Renewal Resources
- For more information about traveling outside the U.S. or renewing your visa go to Travel Resources.

Temporary Absence from Studies

CAMPUS HOUSING

OFF CAMPUS HOUSING