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    Free-form Content
    ...Enrollment Deposit Welcome to the New Students tab on myPBA. Your $300 non-refundable enrollment deposit secures your seat in classes and on-campus housing (if applicable).  Please log in to the student application portal: http://apply.pba.edu/status. This was a email and password combination th...
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    Welcome
    ... Welcome to International Student Services! The International Student Services Office (ISS Office) is in the annex outside Sachs Hall. Once you enter the courtyard with the fountains outside Johnson Hall, the Registrar’s Office, and Financial Aid, walk to the left past Student Accounts. When you a...
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    International Student Corner
    ..."I really like PBA because of the education program.  It allows me to have personal relationships with theprofessors, and the small class sizes are helpful.  The university really reminds me of home, as it is located right on the Intracoastal Waterway.  The Christian atmosphere also provides more ha...
    Student Responsibilities
    ...    As an F-1 student, the primary purpose for being in the United States is to study.  Following the procedures below will ensure compliance with F-1 regulations.  Failure to comply with these procedures could result in cancellation of your student visa record and eventual deportation. Enro...
    Full Course of Study Requirements and Exceptions
    ... F-1 students are permitted to drop below a full course of study, as long as it is due to one of the following reasons:  Illness or medical condition: Student must provide medical documentation and cannot be authorized for more than 12 months. ...
    Online Classes
    ... No more than the equivalent of ONE on-line/distance education class or 3 credits per semester may count towards the "full course of study" requirement. An online class is defined as a course that "does not require the student's physical attendance for classe...
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    Introduction
    ...In order to maintain F-1 status, a student is NOT permitted to work in the US unless specifically authorized under one of the following categories:   - On-campus - Curricular Practical Training (CPT) - Optional Practical Training (OPT) - Severe Economic Hardship    Please do NOT engage in any...
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    On-Campus
    ... F-1 students are permitted to work part-time (maximum of 20 hours per week) on-campus while school is in session and full-time (maximum of  40 hours  per week) during official school breaks. Authorization from the Admissions Office nor an updated I-20 is required.  However, F-1 students  ...
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    Severe Economic Hardship
    ... Severe economic hardship is a form of employment authorization that allows F-1 students to work off-campus.  If granted, the authorization will be granted in increments of one year.  An F-1 student must prove to the USCIS that off-campus employment is necessary due to circumstances beyond ...
    OPT
    ... Optional Practical Training is a form of off-campus employment that can be authorized during an F-1 student's study (pre-completion) or after the student completes their program (post-completion)....
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    CPT
    ... Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a form of off-campus employment that is an integral part of the F-1 student's program of study.  To be eligible for this employment authorization the student must be enrolled full-time for at lea...
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    Introduction
    ...When temporarily traveling outside of the US as an F-1 student, please secure the documents necessary to  permit entry to another country AND re-entry to the US.  It is the STUDENT'S responsibility to ensure all required documents are secured.  The ISS Office cannot guarantee a "delay-free" experien...
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    Visits Abroad
    ...  When planning to visit another country or study abroad, please keep in mind that other countries have rules and restrictions on who can enter their country.  Check with the Embassy of the country you plan to visit to inquire about specific entry procedures.  Embassy.org  provides a list of foreig...
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    Re-entry to the United States
    ... In order to reenter the US after a temporary absence of 5 months or less, an F-1 student must secure the following documents: Valid passport Valid F-1 visa Valid Form I-20 endorsed by a DSO within the past 12 months If an F-1 student has lawfully t...
    Electronic I-94 Retrieval
    ... Admission to the US as an F-1 student is evidenced in most cases by a Form I-94 that reflects the date and class of admission. There are both paper and electronic versions of Form I-94.  It is highly recommended to print your I-94 each time you re-enter the US to ensure you have been entered into t...
    Driver's License
    ...F-1 students are permitted to drive with a valid out-of-country driver's license for 30 days after arriving to the US.  After this period, F-1 students must go to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) to obtain a Florida Driver's License. BEFORE going to the FLHS...
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    Taxes
    ...F-1 students are required to file the following documents: Form 8843  with the IRS (ALL F-1 students) Form 1040NR-EZ  with the IRS (F-1 students who have received a scholarship from PBA OR have an on-campus position) F-1 students who do not have a social security number must also apply ...
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    Social Security Number
    ... A Social Security Number is issued by the US Social Security Office for the purpose of reporting employment wages.  F-1 students authorized for one of the following types of employment are eligible to apply for a social security number:   - On-campus employment - Curricular Practical Training...
    Options for F-1 Students After Graduation
    ... F-1 students have four immigration options after completing their degree:   Depart the US within 60 days of completing the degree (from end date on Form I-20). - This is also referred to as the "grace peri...
    Post-Completion OPT Frequently Asked Questions
    ...If approved for post-completion OPT, students are still considered to be in F-1 status for the duration of the authorization (12 months). Once the application is submitted to the USCIS, how can I check the status of my case? You can log into your USCIS account to review any updates to your appl...
    Helpful Websites
      DHS Guide to Studying in the States Paying the I-901 SEVIS Fee | Study in the States (dhs.gov) I94 - Official Website (dhs.gov) USCIS Home | USCIS website
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    Mission Statement
    ...The Office of Accreditation, Assessment, and Research (AAR) exists to support and strengthen the academic, co-curricular and administrative functions of Palm Beach Atlantic University. We work to ensure the institution complies with all regional and academic-specific accreditation requirements, prom...
    AAR Staff
    ...Carolanne Brown (32050), Assistant Provost, supervises the department of Accreditation, Assessment, and Research and functions as the SACSCOC liaison for Palm Beach Atlantic University. Other duties include: Supervising the collection of annual university assessment data for program learning outc...
    University Accreditation
    Accreditation Statement Palm Beach Atlantic University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Click here for the full statement.    
    The Accreditation Liaison
    ...The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and its candidate and member institutions share responsibility for maintaining a relationship whereby both are fully informed of current accreditation issues and requirements and how those requirements are applied. In ...
    Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)
    ...The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is a document developed by the institution that (1) includes a process identifying key issues emerging from institutional assessment, (2) focuses on learning outcomes and/or the environment supporting student learning and accomplishing the mission of the institutio...
    SACSCOC
    ...SACSCOC Reaffirmation Palm Beach Atlantic University was granted accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in December of 2008. The next reaffirmation will be in 2018.    The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on C...
    Assessment FAQ
    ...What is assessment? Assessment is the method of "closing the loop" on planning in a systematic cycle. According to one definition, assessment if "the maximum and review of evidence representing levels of performance, accomplishment and knowledge." Who does assessment? All areas of the University,...
    Academic Program Assessment Helpful Hints
    ...Annual Program Assessment forms the core of communicating what the program is examining with regards to student learning. It is imperative that programs update grids as modifications occur, specifically in their yearly assessment reports or updates. The program assessment plans document and/or defin...
    Annual Planning and Assessment Plan
    ...Prior Year Review of Unit Assessment and Summary of Findings August 31– The deans, in cooperation with the school faculty, will review the previous year’s assessment results and determine any changes in program learning outcomes for each program for the academic year, reviewing and updating the pro...
    Faculty Credentialing Process
    ...Faculty Credentialing Process Curriculum faculty members are expected to meet the minimum requirements of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to teach the subject matter they are hired to teach. A copy of the SACSCOC guidelines can be found on MyPBA und...
    Faculty Credentialing Guidelines
    ...Commission on Colleges Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 1866 Southern Lane Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 FACULTY CREDENTIALS - Guidelines - Comprehensive Standard 3.7.1 of the Principles of Accreditation reads as follows: The institution employs competent faculty members qualified ...
    Credential Documents
    ...Official Transcripts Official transcripts documenting all undergraduate and graduate work must be on file in the Office of the Provost (Accreditation, Assessment, and Research). Official transcripts are required from each institution as soon as possible but no later than the beginning of the second...
    Faculty Reports Description
    ...Disclaimer These data reports are provided to you by the Office of Accreditation, Assessment, and Research. If you need any edits to the report, please contact us immediately. In the spirit of the PBA value of integrity, please do not extract the data and use it in another form without written ackn...
    25% Reports
    ...Comprehensive Standard 3.5.4 Terminal degrees of faculty At least 25 percent of the course hours in each major at the baccalaureate level are taught by faculty members holding an appropriate terminal degree, usually the earned doctorate, or the equivalent of a terminal degree.   The quality of a ...
    FT/PT Reports
    ...Core Requirement 2.8 Faculty The number of full-time faculty members is adequate to support the mission of the institution and to ensure the quality and integrity of each of its academic programs. Upon application for candidacy, an applicant institution demonstrates that it meets the comprehensive ...
    Faculty Rosters
    ...Comprehensive Standard 3.7.1 Faculty competence The institution employs competent faculty members qualified to accomplish the mission and goals of the institution. When determining acceptable qualifications of its faculty, an institution gives primary consideration to the highest earned degree in t...
    General Education Program
    ...Purpose The General Education program at Palm Beach Atlantic University is the unifying educational experience for all undergraduate students. By initiating students into the liberal arts and sciences, the General Education program promotes the Guiding Principles of the university and provides a sh...
    General Education Coordinators
    Dr. Karelynne AyayoAssociate Professor of Biblical and Theological StudiesCoordinator of the Undergraduate Ministry Online Program Dr. Jenifer Elmore Associate Professor of EnglishChair, Department of English
    General Education Learning Outcomes
    ...The successful graduate will: Demonstrate proficiency in written communication. Demonstrate proficiency in oral communication. Apply logic to construct sound arguments. Apply an appropriate method of intellectual inquiry for a given field of study to make decisions or solve problems. Demonstr...
    Substantive Change Procedure
    ...Substantive change is a significant modification or expansion in the nature and scope of an accredited institution. The changes with which this policy is concerned are those indicated by SACSCOC as being “substantive.” Below is a list of institutional changes that rise to this level: Institution...
    Policies
    SACSCOC Substantive Change Policy http://www.sacscoc.org/pdf/081705/SubstantiveChange.pdf   University Substantive Change Policy https://my.pba.edu/ICS/staticpages/policies/Substantive%20Change.pdf?t=636290611890555491  
    Auxiliary Services
    ...     About Us Auxiliary Services is a self-supporting auxiliary within the Office of Finance, Administration, and Planning. The unit includes the Mailroom, Procurement, Venue and Contracts, Risk Management, the Department of Public Safety, PBA Card, Sailfish Dining, the PBA Bookstore, and Facili...
    Sailfish Dining
    ...                                                 Please visit our website at www.SailfishDining.com for hours of operation, menu offerings, themed events, and much more!     FRASER DINING HALL Located in the Lassiter Student Center, the Fraser Dining Hall features nine unique concepts incorpo...
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    Bookstore
    ...     Your Source For Textbooks, Apparel, Electronics, Snacks, and More PBA's Campus Bookstore offers Course Materials, Supplies, Electronics, Dorm Basics, and PBA merchandise to our students, alumni, and friends. Within easy access of all campus buildings, the Bookstore also hosts periodic poetr...
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    AIP
    ...Attention Faculty: Please consider turning off the Focused Inbox feature for Microsoft Outlook so that you may be able to receive timely communications from the PBA Bookstore. We ask that you view the link provided below so that you may be able to ensure that you are receiving all emails from our B...
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    Mailroom - Copy Center
    Visit main mailroom and copy center page here: https://my.pba.edu/ICS/Departments/Mail_Room/ 
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