Visiting International Scholars

 

Visiting Scholar Program

In keeping with the mission of internationalizing Appalachian State University, the Office of International Education and Development (OIED) sponsors visiting scholars from abroad at Appalachian. These scholars add value to the educational experiences of our Appalachian students and facilitate the development of meaningful professional and scholarly relationships for Appalachian faculty. Visiting scholars teach full courses or team-teach courses with Appalachian faculty members, conduct seminars, mentor students, and serve as guest speakers at various events at Appalachian. These international scholars also gather information and provide advice to their home institutions about the programs and
courses available at Appalachian.

Before the scholar arrival - for departments

  1. Office of International Education & Development or your respective department at ASU will send the visitor information sheet to prospective visitor via e-mail.
  2. Initiate contract and send to Academic Affairs to produce contract letter.
  3. OIED will create visa application and mail to scholar with contract letter.
  4. Complete process 60 days prior to travel.
  5. Scholar must fax a signed copy to the Office of International Education & Development and/or submits original signed contract letter upon arrival.

After You Arrive

  1. Check-in with Office of International Education & Development
  2. Scholar must bring Passport, DS-2019, I-94 (entrance card).
  3. Social Security Card Application

Scholar is taken to the Social Security Office with the following documents:

  • Passport, DS-2019, I-94 (entrance card)
  • Letter from Office of International Education & Development with original signature
  • Social security card application SS5 (OIP retains a copy of the completed form)

Human Resources Procedures

Scholar must complete the following items from the Office of Human Resources:

  1. Biographical Data Sheet
  2. I-9 Employee Tax Form
  3. Form 8233 (Tax Treaty if applicable)

Note, the international faculty member or scholar will be informed when the Office of International Education & Development receives the Social Security card.