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Pastoral
Care
International
Student Concerns Committee
Career
Services
Seminars,
Workshops & Orientation
Airport
Shuttle Service
ESL Program
Academic
Advising
Student
Services Center
Food
Furniture
Forms
Pastoral
Care
Fuller
Seminary recognizes the importance of pastoral care for its
students. The pastoral care team works to identify and meet
pastoral needs of Fuller Seminary’s
students. They are there to listen to you and pray for
you. The Office Pastoral Care Team is located on the Second
floor of the Catalyst Building, in the south campus. You may
make an appointment to meet a pastoral care team member by
calling or e-mailing Allison Ash at (626) 584-5435 or oss-office@dept.fuller.edu .
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International
Students Concerns Committee
The
International Students Concerns Committee is a
special-interest group sponsored by the All Seminary Council.
The International Students Concerns Committee seeks to promote
a sense of identity among international students to assist
them in their adjustment to life at Fuller, and to serve as a
facilitator of fellowship among international students and a
bridge with the North American students to build a supportive
community together.
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Career
Services
As
an international student you may be eligible to work
on-campus, and off-campus in some specific situations (consult
the International Services Office for detail). The Office of
Career Services is ready to assist you with your vocational
needs by providing, information, and helping you with the
preparation of employment applications and resumes for
on-campus and off-campus employment. The Office of Career
Services is located on the lower level of the Student Service
Center 250 N. Madison Ave. and can be contacted by e-mail
at cs@fuller.edu or by
phone at (626) 584-5576.
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Seminars,
Workshops & Orientation
The
ISO is planning to do one workshop per quarter dedicated to
the needs of Fuller’s international community.
Topics such as taxes, re-entry, employment, visas,
immigration regulations, and cultural adjustment will be
covered. If you
have any suggestions or questions concerning these events
please contact Sam Bang at iso-office@dept.fuller.edu.
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Airport
Shuttle Service
The
ISO can provide airport shuttle service from Los Angeles
International Airport (LAX) for international students and
their families who are arriving at Fuller for the first time
or departing for the last time. This service needs to be
scheduled in advance with the ISO. Please contact the
ISO with your arrival or departure plans at least two weeks
prior to your travel date. You can download the
"student arrival form"
here,
and e-mail the information to Alan Gordon at
fuller.iso.services@gmail.com
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ESL Program
Fuller’s ESL Program
has equipped hundreds of international students with the
skills and confidence to start their seminary education in
English. Unlike traditional ESL classes, Fuller’s ESL
curriculum trains you in the master’s-level, theological
English necessary to function at seminary. Intermediate and
Advanced levels give students realistic practice and
strategies to overcome the challenges of studying in a foreign
culture and language. For more
information about Fuller's ESL Program visit their website by
clicking on the following link:
Fuller ESL Program.
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Academic Advising
The
Academic Advising Offices
offer consultation and guidance of academic program,
assistance with registration for each quarter and general
resource assistance of any academic related matters. Each
school at Fuller has its Academic Advising Office. They can be
contacted using the information below:
School
of Theology Academic Advising Office
E-mail:
sot-advising@dept.fuller.edu
Phone: 626-584-5425
Fax: 626-584-5428
Homepage:
www.fuller.edu/sot/advising
School
of Intercultural Studies Academic Advising
E-mail:
sis-masters5@dept.fuller
Phone:
626-584 5260
Fax:
626-449 5073
Homepage: www.fuller.edu/swm
School
of Psychology Academic Advising
E-mail:
sop-frontdesk@dept.fuller.edu
Phone:
626-584 5500
Fax:
626-584-9630
Homepage:
www.fuller.edu/sop
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Student
Services
Center
The
Service Center is located at 250 Madison Ave. It provides
"one-stop" assistance to students with most of their
Fuller transactions. The following Offices at located in this
building:
Lower Level
Career Services
- Provide
resources, information, and counsel for career planning and
employment
Housing & RESCOM
- Coordinate occupancy, placement and
community activities at Fuller Housing units
Parking & Security
- Coordinate
campus safety and parking issues and fees
First Floor
Registrar's Office
- Maintain
student records such as grades, class schedule, and address
information
SOT Academic Advising
Office
-
Coordinate
class scheduling and degree completion for theology students
International Student
Office
-
Provide
a variety of services specifically for international students
Second Floor
Continuing Education
- Provide practical in-service training
through seminars and other resources
Distance Learning
- Coordinate
IDL and Fuller Online courses
Extended Education
- Coordinate classes taken at one of Fuller's
five extension sites
Third Floor
Admissions
- Coordinate the application and enrollment process for new
Fuller students
Student Financial Services - Maintain financial records and coordinate student financial
aid
Student Health
Insurance
-
Coordinate student health insurance accounts
Chapel Office
- Organize and coordinate Fuller chapel services and
presentations
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Food
The ISO, All Seminary Council (ASC),
and the Los Angeles Food Bank offer a food giveaway every
month for low-income Fuller students and the community around
Fuller. You must meet certain income
qualifications to participate.
The
food program is held on the first and third
Wednesday of each month from 11:00AM-2:00 PM.
Food may be picked up at the ISO garage located NE of the
Field Education office.
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Furniture
Services For International Students
The
ISO has a furniture program from which you can borrow donated
furniture.
To
participate in the program families need to pay a total of
$250 ($200 processing fee + $50 refundable deposit) and
singles need to pay a total of $200 ($150 processing fee + $50
refundable deposit) in
order to enroll in this program. You will need to pay
the fee before receiving furniture. Upon receiving
payment, ISO will loan you beds and some basic furniture items for your
apartment.
If
you wish to receive furniture, stop by the office and pick-up
a furniture request form or download it
here,
fill it out, and return it to the office along with your
deposit. A staff member will contact you to make an
appointment for furniture delivery.
The
furniture coordinators can transport the furniture for you if
you live within a 10-mile radius from Fuller.
Items
available for loan are as follows:*
- Twin, Double, Queen
beds with mattresses
- Computer Desk + Chair
- Dining Table + Chairs
- Dresser
- Bookshelf
You may also
receive a set of dishes and kitchen items if you would like
them. Please check this option on the furniture form.
*
Please note that all items are available on a first-come,
first-serve basis. Availability depends upon having
received a corresponding donation. We are committing to
giving you the best possible items that are available at the
time of your request.
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Forms
Reduced Course Load Form
Furniture Request Form
Furniture Return Form
Airport Service
Request Form
Declaration
of Financial Support
2005-2006 Estimated Minimum Cost Worksheet
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