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If you have any questions, please contact the Student and Faculty Care Center at 877-376-9534 or via sfcc@stevens.edu.

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Welcome Buskerud Students!


As a participant in an international dual degree program, we encourage you to note the following program requirements carefully.  If you have any questions, please contact the Student and Faculty Care Center at Stevens Institute of Technology via sfcc@stevens.edu.
Visa Requirements Housing Options
Admissions Requirements Health Record
Documentation to be Submitted to Stevens Arrival
Tuition and Payment

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Visa Requirements

Based on the USCIS requirements, Stevens has determined that all students in this program will be considered part of the Exchange Visitor Program. Students in the Systems Engineering Masters Program are required to obtain a J-1 visa to travel to the United States. There are several exchange visitor program categories - Student, Research Scholar, Short-Term scholar, Professor etc. Each category of exchange has specific requirements and regulations. Given the skills and accomplishments of students selected into this program, students in the Stevens Exchange program will be classified under the "J-1 Masters Student" category.

 

In certain cases, exchange visitors are subject to the two-year home country physical presence requirement, if the following conditions exist:

 

  • Government funded exchange program - The program in which the exchange visitor was participating was financed in whole or in part directly or indirectly by the United States government or the government of the exchange visitor's nationality or last residence;
  • Graduate medical education or training - The exchange visitor entered the United States to receive graduate medical education or training;
  • Specialized knowledge or skill: Skills List - The exchange visitor is a national or permanent resident of a country which has deemed the field of specialized knowledge or skill necessary to the development of the country, as shown on the Exchange Visitor Skills List. Review the Exchange Visitor Skills List 2009

 

Students in the Master's Degree Program fall in the first category. There may be a two-year home country physical presence for students in this program. For more information on the residency requirement please visit the US Embassy in Norway webpage at

http://norway.usembassy.gov/non-immigrant_visas.html or contact the US embassy at Norway.  

 

After completion of their courses at Stevens and their return to Norway, students are eligible to apply for re-entry to the U.S under non-immigrant visa classes (other than H or L) without a waiting period; these classes include F-1, J-1, B-1, B-2 etc. While on a J-1 visa students cannot change their status to H, L, K, or lawful permanent resident (LPR) until he or she has returned to his/her home country for at least two-years.


 

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Admissions Requirements


All students must be accepted into the Stevens Systems Engineering program in order to attend courses. Although Stevens does not have application deadlines, we encourage you to send all of your information as early as possible. There must be sufficient time for us to receive your application, process it and mail the immigration documents, as well as time for you to obtain your visa and make travel arrangements. We send all correspondence through a mail service, which takes about 3 to 4 weeks to deliver mail. Admission to the Systems Engineering Masters Program requires the following:

  • ·       An undergraduate degree in engineering or related disciplines with a "B" average or better from an accredited college or university;
  • ·      Completed application (Please send the completed application by email (sfcc@stevens.edu) or fax (1-201-216-5080) to the Student and Faculty Care Center);
  • ·       Official transcripts of all previous degrees in English;
  • ·       Completion of English Proficiency Test (conducted by Stevens Institute)
Please note that the letters of recommendation, TOEFL and the application fee are WAIVED for students in this program. 

Transcripts

Stevens requires academic records/transcripts from all previously attended post secondary institutions. Transcripts must be original documents, in English, bearing the seal or stamp of the institution and sent to Stevens directly by the school. For countries that will provide only one copy of the transcripts, or for documents issued in a language other than English, we will accept certified true copies with an official English translation identifying the name and address of the translator and the date of translation. Transcribed documents through World Education Services are preferred. Records submitted must show your course of study, grades received, US GPA equivalents and examination results. For completed courses of study, please submit the final official credential that shows the award of a degree or diploma. Please send only higher education academic credentials. Do not send secondary school credentials, certificates of merit, athletic, vocational or community awards.

 

All official transcripts should be mailed to:

 

Student and Faculty Care Center

Stevens Institute of Technology

5th Floor Babbio Center

Castle Point on Hudson

Hoboken, NJ 07030

USA


English Proficiency Test

All students enrolling as part of this program must undergo a mandatory English assessment upon arrival on campus. This test will be administered during your first week on campus. The test consists of a one hour essay exam with a choice of questions that can be answered by using personal experience, knowledge or observation. Depending upon the results, requirements for further English classes will be made. Enrollment into graduate courses will only occur after the test.

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Documentation to be Submitted to Stevens

As part of your admissions to Stevens you will need to provide documentation for your visa. Stevens will issue students the initial Form DS-2019 [Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status] to apply for a J-1 visa.

 

The following documents should be completed and submitted:

 

  • J-1 Exchange Request Form
  • Financial Verification Form (FVF) with a supporting scholarship letter from Buskerud University. Please note that this form is updated every August and the most current form must be used.
  • Buskerud University must complete the bottom portion of the FVF certifying the amounts they will provide. (All financial forms must be notarized)
  • Copies of relevant pages from student passport.

 

All documents should be mailed to the following address:

  Manager, Student and faculty Center Babbio 5 th Floor Stevens Institute of Technology Castle Point on the Hudson Hoboken NJ 07030 USA

 

Once we have received all the above documents Stevens will issue a DS-2019 form and mail it to each student within two weeks.

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Tuition and Payment

 

Tuition and fees are charged upon enrollment in your courses. Every semester you will be charged tuition, registration fees, technology fees, health insurance fee* and health service fee. You will be charged for the international student fee and international student orientation fee once at your arrival. The most current tuition and fees can be found at  http://www.stevens.edu/ssc/tuition_fees_11_12.html . 

* If applicable. See Health Record section below for more information.

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Housing Options

 

Stevens graduate housing will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. All rooms have at least two students per room; no single rooms are available. In addition, the pricing for housing does not include a meal plan; if you would like to purchase a meal plan for your stay, please contact us for further information. 

Typically, each bedroom has:

  • 2 Twin Long beds
  • 2 Individual desk, chair and dresser
  • Cable access
  • High Speed Networked internet and intranet access
  • Full kitchen with full refrigerator
If you plan on utilizing Stevens housing, please apply by going to http://www.stevens.edu/housing/housingapp.htm .   Alternative housing can be located through the following links http://www.stevens.edu/housing/Graduate/alternativehousinglist.htm *   http://newjersey.craigslist.org/apa/ * http://www.hudsonreporter.com/pages/classifieds * http://realestate.nj.com/for-rent * *These are just references; Stevens does not endorse or certify any listings. All communication with the agency/individuals listed will be at the sole responsibility of the students.

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Health Record

 

The State of New Jersey requires each student attending State-accredited institutions of higher education to provide his/her complete Immunization Record. Additionally, every full-time campus resident graduate student must also have a completed Health Record in the Student Health Service Center.

 

In compliance with the State of New Jersey regulations, you must be immunized with two (2) doses of measles, one (1) dose of mumps, and one (1) dose of rubella vaccine prior to attending any classes. Additionally, Stevens Institute of Technology requires students to have a Mantoux tuberculin skin test within six months of attending classes.

 

A blank Immunization Record form to assist you in meeting this requirement will be mailed to you in your admission package. Please note that the form(s) must be completed in full, signed, and dated by a healthcare provider/MD. We will collect your completed and signed forms upon arrival. All forms must be received by the Student Health Service Center before attending classes.

 

All students will be required to have health insurance. Stevens has a contract with a student health and injury insurance provider. To learn more about them, their plan and to view brochures, visit the following link:

 

http://www.universityhealthplans.com/intro/Stevens.html

 

If a student already has medical insurance, he/she can submit proof of the coverage and will not be enrolled in the Stevens student health plan . Insurance can be waived online at  http://www.univhealthplans.com by the deadline specified on http://www.stevens.edu/ssc/insurance.html . If you do not waive the insurance by the specified date you will be charged for the insurance. Insurance for dependents will need to be requested separately by visiting the link above. Insurance premiums for dependants will need to be worked through the insurance provider directly.

 


Arrival

Arrival

 

Most students coming to Stevens, fly to JFK (Kennedy) International Airport in New York or Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. From the airports, you can reach Stevens by taxi, bus, subway, or train. A taxi to Hoboken is approximately $60-70 from our local airports. Bus, Subway and Train is available for approximately $10. Once you arrive in Hoboken the campus is about a ten minute walk from the station.

 

Stevens housing will be available as stated on the housing website .  If you are planning to stay in alternative housing, please review your lease start dates.

 

You will need to arrive and meet a representative at the Student and Faculty Care on the first day of the international student orientation. The representative will introduce you to your point of contact during the duration of your on-campus studies. You will be introduced to your faculty advisor and given instructions on ho