Reference Article relating to Resources for International Students

Question

Where do I find Information for International students and scholars?

Answer

International Student Compliance

1. Maintaining F1-J1 Status
2. Optional Practical Training (F1 students)
   1. Before Program Completion Date
      1. Curricular Practical Training  (CPT) eligibility, application process and rules
   2. After Program Completion Date
      1. Post Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) eligibility, application process and rules
         1. Post Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) instructions
         2. Form I-765: Online - Application for Employment Authorization
   3. STEM Extension
      1. Eligibility, application process, rules and deadlines: STEM Extension Handout 
      2. Form I-983 instructions
      3. Form I-765: Online - Application for Employment Authorization

Forms

The following forms are available by signing into Coyote One Stop with your USD credentials.

• USD New International Students Check In Form
• USD Post Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) Request Form
• USD Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Request Form
• USD Declaration of Final Term (DFT) Undergraduate or Graduate
• USD Reduced Course Load (RCL)
• USD Authorized Early Withdrawal (AEW)
• BOR Health Insurance Waiver

International Student Resources

1. Transportation in Vermillion
2. Banking Information
3. Cell-Mobile Services
4. Dental and Vision Services
5. Driving Licence / State ID
6. myUSD Portal
   1. Quick Links - on the homepage of the portal, there are a series of Quick Links that you can use to access important services and personal information. The most relevant to students are:  
      1. Coyote Connections - Many faculty members and advisors will communicate with you using Coyote Connections. You can also make appointments with advisors using this site. Click the link and watch a short video guide.
      2. D2L -  Desire2Learn (D2L) is USD’s learning management system which is used to offer all of the online courses. For a tutorial view Using D2L as a student
      3. Registration Self-Service - after you have selected classes with your academic advisor, you self-register using this link
      4. SDePay used to view and pay your university bills
      5. SNAP - This is where you enter hours and submit time sheets if you are employed on campus
      6. One Stop - Coyote One Stop is USD’s Knowledge Base (e.g, here you could type in, reset my password or classes not showing in my Desire to Learn –D2L) if you do not find the answer you are looking for you can ask a question, request services from departments across campus
7. Paying your USD bill
   1. SDePAY
   2. Payment Plans
   3. USD Book Advance
8. Resources for meeting basic needs
   1. Charlie's Cupboard & other food assistance 
   2. USD Counseling Center - The college years can be filled with new and enriching experiences but can also present challenges which may interfere with your academic progress and emotional well-being. The Student Counseling Center's (SCC) goal is to help you make the most of your years here at USD. Their website has information about their services, staff, campus resources, crisis management and how to refer someone. There are also links to self-help tools and general health information.
   3. TAO Therapy Assistance Online a free online resource from the Student Counseling Center
9. Social security number (SSN) & Individual Tax Identification Number
10. Taxation Guidelines for Non-residents SDBOR
11. Additional Student Resources

USD Apps

1. USDGo
2. USDFit
3. Everbridge Safety Mobile App
4. TAO Therapy Assistance Online
5. Duo Multi-Factor Authentication
6. Passport Parking App