Announcements

Summer 2025 Clearance Period Officially Concluded

Posted On: July 06, 2025, 6:35 am
We have faced a number of challenges during the summer clearance period.  Most notably, these have included glitches with the Golden Gateway course enrollment process complicated by a higher than usual volume of international admissions applications. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
 
The official period for international student clearance in GGLIS for the spring academic semester has officially concluded. International students are advised to check emails sent via the OIPS account to verify whether they were required to complete summer clearance and have done so accordingly. 
 
Designated School Officials (DSOs) are now sending warnings and notifications to students who have not completed all their tasks.  If you have not completed all five steps in the GGLIS clearance process, it is imperative that you do so as soon as possible!
 
As Ms. Oma continues her focus on admissions and employment, Dr. Moore and Ms. Tee will conduct the final audit of student accounts.  If any actions remain pending, students will be contacted accordingly.  Holds will be placed on student accounts after the summer semester clearance/SEVIS registration process.  HOWEVER, holds will not be released on those accounts with delinquent clearance tasks when we approach the fall clearance process. 
 
Successful Implementation of Private Plan Insurance Coverage
 
This summer we conducted a pilot implementation of private plan insurance coverage.  So far, it has worked well.  The biggest issue has to do with parent/sponsor information and signatures on the insurance waiver form.  Please note this requirement is not tied to who made the payment or how it was paid.   This requirement helps to ensure that in a medical emergency, at least one person in a student's family or circle of close relatives will be aware of the existence and terms of health insurance coverage. As we approach the fall semester clearance process, we may consider changing the language from "parent/sponsor" to "emergency contact."  Thanks for your cooperation with efforts to transition from university plan management to private plan management of insurance coverage.
 
Feel free to contact a DSO if you have further questions regarding the summer clearance/SEVIS registration process.
 
 
 

Welcome to the Going Global Lions Information System

Posted On: October 03, 2024, 12:00 am

The Going Global Lions Information System (GGLIS) is an online platform that enables the Office of International Programs and Studies (OIPS) to effectively conduct global program activities while ensuring compliance with university international risk management protocols.  It also enables OIPS to ensure that programs are conducted consistent with the relevant requirements of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and/or the U.S. Department of State.  All users of this system must have prior authorization from OIPS as well as guidance on which applications or programs they should complete and submit for OIPS review and/or action.  If you have not received prior notification and instructions regarding the use of this system, please contact OIPS via OIPS@uapb.edu or by calling (870) 575-8195.