SMU Handbook for International Students and Visiting Scholars 2011-2012

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Welcome to SMU

 Welcome to SMU
Letter from the Director
Academic Success
On-Campus Employment Off-Campus Employment (listed under work authorization) Purchasing Books
Dining Services on Campus

Safety

 Reporting Incidents
What to do if you lose your wallet or purse
Phone Solicitation
On-Campus Solicitation
Tips for Tornado Season

Health Awareness

 Health Insurance Handout for students

Health Care Treatment

 Non-emergency illness or injury
Emergency/Life threatening illness or injury
Pharmacies
Map to the hospitals (click on the refresh button when you get to the map)
Dental and Eye care

Mental Health

SMU Counseling and Testing Center
Culture Shock
SMU Libraries and Services

Other Campus Facilities and Resources

 Mustang Express (Free Transportation System)
Images Copy and Print/FAX Service
Computer Centers
Norwick Center for Digital Services
Office of Information Technology
The Altshuler Learning Enhancement Center (LEC)
English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
Department of Recreational Sports
Student Organizations

Welcome to the U.S.

 Arriving at DFW and SMU

Public Transportation and Driving in the United States

Public Transportation
Bike Lease
How to obtain a Texas Driver's License
International Driver's License
Texas Non-Driving Identification Card
Drinking and driving
Social Security Information
Taxes
 

Welcome to Dallas

 Telephone Service
Banking in the SMU Area
Credit Cards
Debit Cards
ATMs
Cell Phones
Mail Facilities

Shopping in the SMU Area

 Food Stores
Office Supply Store
Copy Centers
Discount Stores
Storage
Locks (If you lock your keys in the car)
24 Hour Restaurants
Ethnic Food Stores and Restaurants

Dependent Information

 Public School for Children
Child care and preschool
Student Responsibilities
Measurement Conversion Chart
U.S. Transportation Providers
Pizza and Other Food Delivery
Other Helpful Information
Maps
Useful Telephone Numbers