FAQ

In general, you will be contacted by an immigration counselor within two to three weeks of your admission to notify you that your I-20 has been processed or that more documentation is required.  If you have been waiting longer than three weeks to hear about your I-20/DS-2019,  feel free to contact us at immigration@uakron.edu.  Be sure to include your full name and student ID number so that we may best assist you.

You are only permitted to work off-campus with prior authorization from the OIP and/or USCIS.  For information regarding employment, please click here.

If you have any questions regarding your immigration status or your future plans, please make an appointment with one of the immigration counselors in the OIP by calling the front desk at 330-972-6349

The cost of health care in United States is very high. You simply may not get the best treatment if you cannot prove that you have the ability to pay the bills. Without insurance, you could also face financial ruin if you have a serious accident or illness. This, in turn, could prevent you from completing your studies in the United States.

You should be prepared to enroll in the University of Akron Student Health plan when you check into the Office of International Programs.Currently the annual premium is $1153.00. The premium is subject to change without advance notice.You must enroll in the insurance plan before you will be permitted to register for classes.

No. The health insurance fee is not included in the fee remission.

Start with the campus Health Services located in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Have your student ID card ready. Even if they cannot solve the problem, they will be able to refer you to someone who can.

If the injury or illness is life-threatening, you are bleeding uncontrollably, or you feel the injury could result in permanent damage to a vital organ or limb, go to the nearest hospital Emergency Room. Be sure to take your health insurance card with you because you will probably be asked for it before you see a doctor.

Whenever possible, take care of dental and vision problems before leaving home. Dental and vision insurance is not required, but the University encourages students to have them. If you have to have treatment not covered by your insurance policy, it is important to discuss your financial situation with a financial counselor at the hospital or clinic before any elective (non-emergency) treatment. Find out how much the procedure will cost. They will ask you to list your assets. Tell them how much of your savings you could comfortably use to pay for this procedure. Some hospitals/clinics may demand payment in advance; others may be willing to arrange a payment schedule to pay the balance owed over time.