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& Special Programs Center
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Services to Sponsors
Academic:
1. Serves
as a liaison with undergraduate and graduate admissions, academic departments,
and the Intensive English Language Institute as well as monitors the application
processes.
2. Awards
students in one-year Intensive English and UNT program completion certificates.
Reporting:
1. Forwards
new student addresses and phone numbers to the Sponsors
2. Provides
Twelfth class day reports and student schedules.
3. Mailing
of IELI mid-term grade reports.
4. Provides
sponsors with final grades, and transcripts for both UNT and IELI.
5. Offers
communication services between agencies and students, including the use of
office fax, telephone and express mail services for sponsorship related matters.
Billing:
Provides third party billing to sponsoring agencies,
foreign governments, and other sponsoring organizations, as well as maintains
comprehensive financial accounting system.
Tracking
1. Maintains
a comprehensive current database of Sponsored Students.
2. Reports
program completions, graduation, or student transfers to Sponsors.
Assistance:
1. Waives
International Insurance fee for students that are provided insurance through
their Sponsors.
2. Authorizes
student accounts to allow students to register without payment.
3. Composes letters and other services provided as
requested by Sponsor.
Services to Students
Arrival Assistance:
1. Provides
transportation to and from DFW International Airport, located 30 minutes from
Denton.
2. Personalized
assistance with locating suitable housing and settling in for each student.
3. Conducts
special orientations to life in the U.S., helping students arrange utility
service, open bank accounts, acquire Texas driver’s licenses, make informed
decisions about health/medical insurance, and understand what to do in emergency
situations.
Continuing Assistance:
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Continues to serve as a
liaison between UNT and Students. |
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Assists with questions
regarding housing and helps students with problems they
may have with
roommates or apartment contracts.
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Ongoing medical
assistance by providing students with medical specialist
information, and transportation for first-time doctor
visits. |
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Plans social get-togethers
on campus, excursions to museums and cultural events in
Texas, and other activities designed for acculturation
and friendship. |
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