International Student Ambassadors

Mount Aloysius appoints international students to be ambassadors for all international students on campus. They are typically upperclassmen, strong students, and are tour guides so they understand MAC and all of the resources it provides. They are also a great person to go to when you are having difficulties or just need someone to talk to. Please utilize these students as they are very knowledgeable and helpful.

☐ Submit your health forms.

☐ Health Insurance Information - you must purchase your own health insurance. Here is a list of some health insurance companies that our students have previously used:

• Seven Corners Insurance

• International Medical Group

• Utmost Worldwide

• BET Insurance

• International Student Insurance

• Tokio Marine HCC

☐ Complete your I-901 payment in order to schedule your visa interview.

☐ Look into a United States student orientation before leaving your country. EducationUSA can be a great place to start.

☐ Submit your official final high school/secondary school and/or college transcripts which have been converted to US grading scale. The original needs to be kept with the College, so you may want to bring two originals if you want one for yourself.

☐ Set up your bill payment options

☐ Review the academic calendar.

☐ Review the packing list. Don’t forget to bring warm clothes for winter!

☐ Complete your I-20 and obtain your passport.

☐ Purchase outlet converters for electronics (if needed).

☐ Review banking information for our area. First National Bank is your best option. We can help you upon arrival.

☐ Purchase a US-compatible cell phone and/or SIM card. We recommend Verizon or AT&T service, as they work the best in our area.

☐ Prepare your travel itinerary to Mount Aloysius College.

• Do you need help? Do you need assistance with transportation? Please coordinate with Andrew Clouse (aclouse@mtaloy.edu).

☐ Make sure you’ve completed the housing application (first-year, second-year, and third-year students are required to live on campus). Learn how to apply for housing using our handy guide!

☐ If you’re eligible to live off-campus, make sure your living arrangements are in order.

☐ Log into your Mount Aloysius email account on the Portal page. You should have received instructions for your email and Canvas login. (This is only available if you have registered for classes. If you have not registered yet, please contact Jenna Weyandt promptly at jweyandt@mtaloy.edu).