Onboarding for Degree Seeking International Students - Gordon-Conwell — Hamilton
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International Students

Welcome!

The Hamilton Admissions Team hopes to provide the following resources for international, degree-seeking students looking to study at our Hamilton campus. We look forward to welcoming you to campus in the near future!

Questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out ([email protected], 800-428-7329).

I plan to start my studies online...

  1. Your first steps to officially reserve your spot as a student are to return your completed Notification of Intent form through VidCruiter and pay the $100 Matriculation deposit. The links to complete these steps have been sent to you via email (you will need your student ID, which was included in your acceptance email).
  2. After submission of your NOI form & Matriculation deposit, you should receive an automated email with your student account information and log-in within 24-48 hours. If for any reason you do not receive this, please reach out to [email protected].
  3. Before you register for classes, visit the Registration Hub to view your Degree Checklist (listing all required courses by degree), upcoming Course Schedule, Academic Calendar with important dates & much more. You can also schedule a meeting with one of our Academic Advisors (just email [email protected] to request), if you find you might need some direction on which courses to take.
  4. You are now ready to register for classes through our CAMS server (for a tutorial on CAMS or for more information on registration, click here).
  5. Once you’ve registered for courses, the library website is a great resource for e-books, journal articles, and more.
  6. You will also want to check out Canvas using your log in, where professors will include a lot of the information you need for your coursework (syllabus, assignments, grades, class discussions, etc.).
  7. It’ll also be super important to stay up to date on the latest Gordon-Conwell news and updates, checking your GCTS webmail
  8. Check out our International Student Resources page, where you will find post arrival information, steps for maintaining your F-1 Visa, how to apply for I-20 Extensions, Laws & Procedures pertaining to your visa and international students, employment & travel information, health insurance information, and how to obtain your driver’s license when in the United States.
  9. If you have a driver’s license from your home country, we encourage you to bring it with you as it may help with obtaining new car insurance in the United States.
  10. Disability Support Services are available through our Student Life Offices. Please find more information here.
  11. Interested in scholarships and other available opportunities on campus? Check out the list of Scholarships & Grants available through Gordon-Conwell (prior to the application deadlines).
  12.  Need more information on our Gordon-Conwell platforms, and which platforms are utilized for which activities? Check out our Student Platform page, where you will find out where to register for courses, find your syllabi, check your email, and much more!

I plan to start my studies on campus...

  1. Your first steps to officially reserve your spot as a student are to return your completed Notification of Intent form through VidCruiter and pay the $100 Matriculation deposit. The links to complete these steps have been sent to you via email (you will need your student ID, which was included in your acceptance email).
  2. After submission of your NOI form & Matriculation deposit, you should receive an automated email with your student account information and log-in within 24-48 hours. If for any reason you do not receive this, please reach out to [email protected].
  3. Per Massachusetts State Regulations, residential students are required to have certain immunizations. Please review the immunization information here and submit your documentation to the Registration Office as soon as possible.
  4. Before you register for classes, visit the Registration Hub to view your Degree Checklist (listing all required courses by degree), upcoming Course Schedule, Academic Calendar with important dates & much more. You can also schedule a meeting with one of our Academic Advisors (just email [email protected] to request), if you find you might need some direction on which courses to take.
  5. You are now ready to register for classes through our CAMS server (for a tutorial on CAMS or for more information on registration, click here).
  6. Once you’ve registered for courses, the library website is a great resource for e-books, journal articles, and more.
  7. You will also want to check out Canvas using your log in, where professors will include a lot of the information you need for your coursework (syllabus, assignments, grades, class discussions, etc.).
  8. It’ll also be super important to stay up to date on the latest Gordon-Conwell news and updates, checking your GCTS webmail.
  9. It’s time to apply for housing on campus! You can view the apartment and dorm floor plans, check out housing rates, and apply for housing here.
  10. Check out our International Student Resources page, where you will find post arrival information, steps for maintaining your F-1 Visa, how to apply for I-20 Extensions, Laws & Procedures pertaining to your visa and international students, employment & travel information, health insurance information, and how to obtain your driver’s license when in the United States.
  11. Massachusetts Law requires that all Full-Time students have health insurance coverage (whether through our Student Health Insurance Plan, or by demonstrating proof of sufficient health insurance coverage) so be sure to explore more on this here.
  12. Disability Support Services are available through our Student Life Offices. Please find more information here.
  13. International students are allowed to work on campus part time, as Student Workers. Once you arrive at Gordon-Conwell, you can apply by department for Student worker opportunities that may be available throughout the campus at that time. For more information about student employment, explore more here.
  14. Interested in scholarships and other available opportunities on campus? Check out the Pierce Fellowship program, or list of Scholarships & Grants available through Gordon-Conwell (prior to the application deadlines).
  15. Upon arrival, if you have a vehicle, please visit the Mailroom as soon as possible to register your vehicle on campus, securing a Gordon-Conwell registration sticker that must be displayed on your vehicle’s back windshield. The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles also requires all students operating a vehicle with out-of-state license plates to complete a Non-Resident Driver Statement form, also available in the Mailroom. Upon completion, you will then receive a second sticker that you will also be required by the state to display on your front center windshield.
  16. Upon arrival to the Hamilton campus, you will be assigned your mailbox # through Mail Services. Call or visit the mailroom for more information, or you can visit their website.
  17.  Need more information on our Gordon-Conwell platforms, and which platforms are utilized for which activities? Check out our Student Platform page, where you will find out where to register for courses, find your syllabi, check your email, and much more!

Questions? Email [email protected]. We’re here to help!

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