Important Information

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Schedule

Academic Students

Dates
Fall 2013
Spring 2013
Summer 2013
Orientation*
23 - Aug
21 - Jan
30 - May
Semester Begins
24 - Aug
22 - Jan
3 - June
Semester Ends
19 - Dec
16 - May
8 - Aug

*Orientation is mandatory and free.

IEP Students

Dates
Fall 2013
Spring 2013
Summer 2013
Fall 1
Fall 2
Spring 1
Spring 2
Semester Begins
7 - Aug
11 - Oct
4 - Jan
14 - March
29 - May
Semester Ends
4 - Oct
17 - Dec
8 - March
15 - May
30 - July

 

Please note: DBU Housing opens up one week before orientation and the start of class.

Please note: F-1 visa students may enter the country no more than 30 days before the start date on their I-20 (section 5).

Transportation
DBU vans operate from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Flights must leave/arrive at Dallas-Fort Worth

    International Airport after 8:00 a.m. or before 10:00 p.m.
Let the International Admissions Office know at least one week in advance when you will be

    coming, and a DBU van will be scheduled to pick you up at the airport: Request Airport Pickup

Expenses
The amount of money shown on the I-20 is approximate.  You will need to bring extra

    spending money.
You are required to pay the entire semester's tuition in full at the time of registration.
Wire transfers take a minimum of 10 days to be processed.
You will be assisted in opening a bank account upon your arrival.

For a list of estimated costs, download the Joint Certificate of Financial Responsibility

Conduct
DBU prohibits all alcoholic beverages and illicit drugs on campus.
Smoking is prohibited on campus.
Undergraduate students are required to attend chapel while you are enrolled at DBU.

    Freshmen must attend 3 times a week, otherwise chapel is 2 times a week.
Go to the DBU Campus Life Policies and Procedures for more information.

Medical Requirements
The Tuberculosis test is a requirement for all DBU students.

The Meningitis vaccine is a requirement for all DBU students.

The Tdap and MMR vaccines are a requirement for students living in DBU housing.

   It is easier and less expensive to complete the required medical forms in your home country
   prior to your arrival in the United States.  The completed medical form is a mandated regulation
   by Federal Immigration and DBU.

   Download forms: Medical & Housing Forms


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