International Student Launchpad

The International Student Launchpad

The Blackboard course called "International Student Launchpad" is a one-stop shop for all immigration compliance modules:

  • Rules, Rules, Rules! Part 1: Immigration Compliance (required for all new students/change of level students)
  • Rules, Rules, Rules! Part 2: Navigating Health Care in the US (required for all new students/change of level students)
  • Optional Practical Training (required for students who want to apply for OPT)

Rules, Rules, Rules! (required for all new students/change of level students)

The modules "Rules, Rules, Rules!" educate students about important rules and regulations (immigration compliance, the Mason Honor Code and the Code of Student Conduct) and how to navigate US health care.  All new international students in F-1 status and all current international students in F-1 status who pursue a new degree are REQUIRED to complete the online orientation.  The module/quiz will open on Friday, September 14 and the deadline is Friday, September 28.  A hold will be put on the account of students who fail to complete the online orientation.

 

Log-in instructions:

  • Go to http://mymason.gmu.edu
  • Enter your username/password (same as your Patriot Pass)
  • Click on "Course" (top menu on the right)
  • Select the course "International Student Launchpad"
  • Click on the tab "Rules, Rules, Rules!"

OPT Workshop (required for students who want to apply for OPT)

Log-in instructions:

  • Go to http://mymason.gmu.edu
  • Enter your username/password (same as your Patriot Pass)
  • Click on "Course" (top menu on the right)
  • Select the course "International Student Launchpad"
  • Click on the tab "OPT Workshop"