International Student Affairs
International Student Affairs
Calendar of events
Welcome to Chicago! Columbia College Chicago staff, faculty, fellow international students and friends are all pleased to have you at Columbia College. Your choice to attend Columbia College provides us with an opportunity to serve you. We want you to excel in your studies, feel at home and take full advantage of the many exciting opportunities that Columbia College presents.
The Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) is your “home away from home” and has as its mission to provide you with a nurturing and supportive living and learning environment. The office offers a variety of activities to assist you at Columbia College, as well as help you enjoy your stay in the United States. The OISA provides you with information related to immigration matters such as visa requirements, Department of Homeland Security laws and regulations, school transfers, extensions of stay, travel outside the U.S., on and off-campus employment, compliance with state and federal (IRS) tax laws by offering seminars and workshops such as College Smart Workshop Series, Understanding Immigration Issues, Life after Columbia, etc. community through cross-cultural activities and college-wide programs.
The Office provides a wide range of student services including international undergraduate admissions, new student ‘welcome’ sessions and follow-up workshops, assistance at registration, verification of enrollment, information about on-campus and temporary housing, health insurance and immunization requirements for international students. In addition, the office promotes and advises the International Student Organization (ISO), a campus-based student organization, as well as supervises the International Student Lounge at Columbia College Chicago.
Looking for a place to relax, meet people, learn about Chicago, network? Visit the International Student Lounge! The Lounge offers a cozy and informal meeting place where you can get together in-between and after class to learn about the college and experience its diverse cultural community, find information of interest and importance to you as an international students, participate in a variety of on-and off-campus programs, interact, make friends, munch on snacks, check e-mail, and more.
The Lounge is staffed by international students ready to help fellow students with college-and non-college-related matters, offer assistance to students with their studies and encourage participation in college-sponsored and extra-curricular programs and activities. The Lounge is open Monday-Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Any student wishing to use this lounge for any other purposes other than those mentioned above is asked to contact Gigi Posejpal, Assistant Dean of International Student Affairs at 600 S. Michigan, Suite 301 / 312.344.7458.
The Lounge is also home to the International Student Organization (ISO) and offers a perfect location to hold its weekly meetings!
What are you waiting for?! Stop by! Get Involved!
All international students & scholars in F and J non-immigrant status are required to fill out an income tax return each year, even if you do not have United States source income.
This is how it works…….
If you have been in the US in F, J, M, or Q status for any part of 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and/ or 2007 (even if it’s for one day), you are considered to be a nonresident. For tax purposes you must file form 8843. This includes F-2’s and J-2’s.
If you have been in the US in F or J status for any part of 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and/ or 2007 and were employed, you must file Form 8843 AND form 1040NR-EZ.
If you arrived to the US for the first time in 2008 in F-1, J-1, F-2, or J-2 status, you DO NOT need to file a tax return for 2007.
If you are a student in F status and have been in the US since 2002 or before, you are considered to be a resident for tax purposes and must file Form 1040 EZ.
If you are a scholar (teacher/ researcher) in J status and have been in the US since 2005 or before, you are considered to be a resident for tax purposes and must file Form 1040EZ.
Tax forms are due April 15, 2008. Confused? Have questions? Need help? Come to one of the tax workshops listed below, sponsored by the Office of International Student Affairs.
Check out the Tax Workshop schedule for International Students:
Monday, March 10 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Friday, March 14 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, March 19 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Tuesday, March 25 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday, March 27 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Wednesday, April 2 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, April 4 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wednesday, April 9 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Monday, April 14 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
The International Student Organization (ISO) and the Office of International Student Affairs are looking for VOLUNTEERS and ART WORK for World Enigma 2008, the annual multimedia exhibition showcasing international student work, scheduled to take place in April. For more details, please contact the International Student Organization at iso_ccc@yahoo.com or the president of ISO, Juan Galindo at johnepic24@hotmail.com.
Welcome to Chicago! Columbia College Chicago staff, faculty, fellow international students and friends are all pleased to have you at Columbia College. Your choice to attend Columbia College provides us with an opportunity to serve you. We want you to excel in your studies, feel at home and take full advantage of the many exciting opportunities that Columbia College presents.
Our Office
600 South Michigan Avenue, Ste. 301-K
312-344-7458
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9 am - 5 pm
600 South Michigan Avenue, Ste. 301-K
312-344-7458
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9 am - 5 pm
The Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) is your “home away from home” and has as its mission to provide you with a nurturing and supportive living and learning environment. The office offers a variety of activities to assist you at Columbia College, as well as help you enjoy your stay in the United States. The OISA provides you with information related to immigration matters such as visa requirements, Department of Homeland Security laws and regulations, school transfers, extensions of stay, travel outside the U.S., on and off-campus employment, compliance with state and federal (IRS) tax laws by offering seminars and workshops such as College Smart Workshop Series, Understanding Immigration Issues, Life after Columbia, etc. community through cross-cultural activities and college-wide programs.
The Office provides a wide range of student services including international undergraduate admissions, new student ‘welcome’ sessions and follow-up workshops, assistance at registration, verification of enrollment, information about on-campus and temporary housing, health insurance and immunization requirements for international students. In addition, the office promotes and advises the International Student Organization (ISO), a campus-based student organization, as well as supervises the International Student Lounge at Columbia College Chicago.
The International Student Lounge
600 South Michigan, Room 1313
312-344-8557
Hours
Monday - Friday
10:30 am - 6:30 pm
600 South Michigan, Room 1313
312-344-8557
Hours
Monday - Friday
10:30 am - 6:30 pm
Looking for a place to relax, meet people, learn about Chicago, network? Visit the International Student Lounge! The Lounge offers a cozy and informal meeting place where you can get together in-between and after class to learn about the college and experience its diverse cultural community, find information of interest and importance to you as an international students, participate in a variety of on-and off-campus programs, interact, make friends, munch on snacks, check e-mail, and more.
The Lounge is staffed by international students ready to help fellow students with college-and non-college-related matters, offer assistance to students with their studies and encourage participation in college-sponsored and extra-curricular programs and activities. The Lounge is open Monday-Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Any student wishing to use this lounge for any other purposes other than those mentioned above is asked to contact Gigi Posejpal, Assistant Dean of International Student Affairs at 600 S. Michigan, Suite 301 / 312.344.7458.
The Lounge is also home to the International Student Organization (ISO) and offers a perfect location to hold its weekly meetings!
What are you waiting for?! Stop by! Get Involved!
Calendar of events
International Student Organization Meetings
Every Friday
4 pm
International Student Lounge
600 South Michigan Avenue, 13th floor
All students are welcome!
Helpful Tax Information for International Students
All international students & scholars in F and J non-immigrant status are required to fill out an income tax return each year, even if you do not have United States source income.
This is how it works…….
If you have been in the US in F, J, M, or Q status for any part of 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and/ or 2007 (even if it’s for one day), you are considered to be a nonresident. For tax purposes you must file form 8843. This includes F-2’s and J-2’s.
If you have been in the US in F or J status for any part of 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and/ or 2007 and were employed, you must file Form 8843 AND form 1040NR-EZ.
If you arrived to the US for the first time in 2008 in F-1, J-1, F-2, or J-2 status, you DO NOT need to file a tax return for 2007.
If you are a student in F status and have been in the US since 2002 or before, you are considered to be a resident for tax purposes and must file Form 1040 EZ.
If you are a scholar (teacher/ researcher) in J status and have been in the US since 2005 or before, you are considered to be a resident for tax purposes and must file Form 1040EZ.
Tax forms are due April 15, 2008. Confused? Have questions? Need help? Come to one of the tax workshops listed below, sponsored by the Office of International Student Affairs.
Check out the Tax Workshop schedule for International Students:
Monday, March 10 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Friday, March 14 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, March 19 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Tuesday, March 25 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday, March 27 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Wednesday, April 2 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, April 4 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wednesday, April 9 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Monday, April 14 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
WORLD ENIGMA...
...is coming!The International Student Organization (ISO) and the Office of International Student Affairs are looking for VOLUNTEERS and ART WORK for World Enigma 2008, the annual multimedia exhibition showcasing international student work, scheduled to take place in April. For more details, please contact the International Student Organization at iso_ccc@yahoo.com or the president of ISO, Juan Galindo at johnepic24@hotmail.com.