Welcome to Tri-State University!

Orientation

There will be an orientation session specifically for international students. The orientation is designed to help students make the transition to their new home in Angola and our campus environment. New Student Fall Orientation will begin on August 22nd and end August 23rd. Please make sure you arrive in Angola on time to attend the orientation.

Housing

On-Campus: If you plan to live on-campus, check in with the Housing Director of Student Life located in the University Center.

Off-Campus: Students living off-campus must make their own arrangements for off-campus accomadations. Click here for information on off-campus housing.

Register

Check in with your academic department to meet your advisor and discuss the courses you will take this semester.

Business Office

Pay Tuition Fees: Go to the Business Office in Forman Hall to finalize your financial obligation to the university and submit any required financial documents.

Health Insurance: If you do not purchase the University's Health Insurance, you must present documentation for an alternative (and comparable) policy. Please fill out and submint the Medical Insurance Waiver Form online.

OFF CAMPUS ERRANDS

Off-Campus Shopping

Transportation will be provided for the first week during Orientation for you to buy toiletries, etc. Most of the population in Angola relies on personal vehicles because there is very limited transportation. Please feel free to contact International Student Services for transportation down town. Options for local and out-of-town transportation also include:

• STAR: provides transportation in Steuben County from 8 to 4 pm, Monday though Friday. You must call and tell them your location for them to pick you up. The cost is $2 for each one-way trip within Angola City limits and $5 for each one-way trip outside Angola City limits. Call (260) 665-9856 for more information.
  
• Taxi Serivice: is offered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You may have to wait for at least half an hour, so make sure to call in advance if you know when you will be going. Call (260) 688-7267 for more information.

Bank Account

Open a bank account at one of the banks in the area. Make sure to take your passport, visa, and I-94 with you.

License

Obtain your Indiana State ID or driver's license. Either of these cards may be used for officeal identification when cashing checks or for official identification. Click here for more information on how to obtain a driver's license.

Cell Phones

Many international students have said it is difficult to get a cell phone without a social security number. The best option is apply for a prepaid plan. Prepaid means you have to pay a fee (according to your rate-plan) a month in advance, and you can terminate the service any time you like. Plans range from $39.99 per month for 450 minutes to $69.99 per month for 650 minutes. Each plan has different options for weekend and night minutes. To get a prepaid phone, go to Wal-Mart on North Wayne.

Long Distance/International Phone Calls

A good way of avoiding high charges on your phone is to purchase a calling card. Cards are available at Meijer, Wal-Mart, and most convenient stores.

Another popular option to call long distance is through SKYPE. This is a software program that allows you to call anywhere around the world for significantly cheaper than what you would on a land line or cell phone. Go to www.skype.com for more information.

IMPORTANT RESOURCES

Office of Admission
(260) 655.4136
Forman Hall

Office of Student Success/Retension
(260) 655.4509
University Center

International Student Services
(260) 655.4646
University Center

Department of Housing
(260) 665.4450
University Center

Business Office
(260) 665.4108
Forman Hall

Registrar Office
(260) 665.4240
Forman Hall

ESL Department
(260) 665.4863
Taylor Hall

BANKS AROUND THE AREA

Fifth Third
100 Growth Pkwy
(260) 668.8845
**ATM on-campus

Wells Fargo
2204 N. Wayne St.
(260) 665.9484
**Bank nearby/ATM across street from campus