USIEF Mumbai Center

The American Center, 4 New Marine Lines, Mumbai 400 020
Tel.: +91 - 22 - 2262 - 4590 extn 2235 / 2237
Fax: +91 - 22 - 2266 - 3956
e-mail: usiefmumbai@usief.org.in or usiefmumbai@vsnl.net

The center strives to provide accurate, comprehensive, current, and unbiased information on educational opportunities in the United States. We do not endorse or rank any college or university, nor do we endorse services provided by any company or organization in the areas of test preparation, admissions, placement, language training, or visa procurement. For more information about U.S. educational information centers affiliated with the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, please see http://exchanges.state.gov and www.EducationUSA.state.gov.

Timings:   For Members -- 9.30 am to 4.30 pm (Mon-Fri) 
                For Non-Members -- 9.30 am to 1.30 pm (Mon-Fri) 
                for usage of the non-member library area (limited resources) 
                & -- 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm (Mon-Fri) for information counter
                & attestation services

How do I reach here?

Do check out our virtual presence on

• Facebook: EducationUSA Mumbai (fan page) USIEF Mumbai (profile page)
• Orkut: USIEF Mumbai (community)
• Blog: USIEFMumbai (blogger)

Holidays: July -- 5 & 9, August -- 19

Pre-Departure Orientation Session (PDO) -- July 9, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS on your decision to study in the United States !! USIEF Mumbai conducts the PDO (Pre-Departure Orientation) early July each year in Mumbai for the western region in India (Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh & Chhatisgarh) The PDO  will assist you in better preparing for & understanding educational, social, & cultural life in the US To get a glimpse of the July 2009 PDO check-out: http://getahead.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/jul/09/slide-show-1-are-you-ready-for-us-studies.htm Topics to be covered : -- the last month in India -- traveling to the US / port of entry -- US geography / climate / time-zones -- first week on campus -- culture-shock -- academic life -- socio-cultural adjustments -- practical & useful information for living in the US, and more. The panelists include American students & professors, & Indian students who have returned after completing their degrees (grad / undergrad) in the US Students can connect with others going to the same University Date / Time : Friday, July 9, 2010 ~~ 9.00 am to 4.30 pm Venue : South Lounge, Ground Floor, Center 1, MVIRDC, World Trade Center, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai 400005 For queries call 22624590 extn 2235 or email usiefmumbai@usief.org.in Registration opens June 10, 2010. Kindly carry your admit letter / I-20 and passport. USIEF charges Rs. 250/- per student; this includes the PDO booklet and lunch PRE-REGISTER at USIEF Mumbai center (1.30 pm -- 4.30 pm, Mon-Fri) USIEF, American Center, 4 New Marine Lines, Mumbai 400020

USIEF Mumbai Programs for the month

of July & August 2010

Date & Time subject to change. Please call to confirm and register.

Date & Time	Program	Resource Person	Venue
Thursday, July 1, 2010 11.00 am to 12.30 pm	American Culture: Understanding the American Way of Life  (Open to USIEF Members only -- admission with USIEF ID)	USIEF Staff	Auditorium / USIEF Mumbai
Wednesday,  July 14, 2010 11.00 am to 12.00 noon	Basic Orientation on Higher Studies in the US (Grad & UG)  (Open to all --  admission with USIEF ID or College ID)	USIEF Staff	Auditorium / USIEF Mumbai
Thursday, July 22, 2010 11.00 am to 1.00 pm	Guidelines for Preparing for GRE & TOEFL with a student going to SUNY Stony Brook in Fall 2010 (Open to USIEF Members only --admission with USIEF ID)	Mr. Aniket Divecha	Auditorium / USIEF Mumbai
Thursday, July 22, 2010 11.00 am to 1.00 pm	Studying in the US: Perspectives from an American & an Indian Student with an American student from Barnard College, Columbia University, and an Indian student from the University of Missouri  (Open to USIEF Members only --admission with USIEF ID)	Ms. Samantha Hicks & Ms. Zahra Rasool	Auditorium / USIEF Mumbai
Thursday, August 5, 2010 11.00 am to 12.00 noon	Video Screening of "Inside Graduate Admissions" (Open to USIEF Members only -- admission with USIEF ID)	USIEF Staff	Auditorium / USIEF Mumbai
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 11.00 am to 12.00 noon	Timeline for Preparing for Studies in the US (Open to all --admission with USIEF ID or college ID)	USIEF Staff	Auditorium / USIEF Mumbai
Wednesday,  August 25, 2010 11.00 am to 12.30 pm	Steps to Short-list Universities / Colleges for studies in the US (Open to USIEF Members only -- admission with USIEF ID)	USIEF Staff	Auditorium / USIEF Mumbai

ATTENTION STUDENTS!

* USIEF offers attestation service to Indian students to facilitate their application to U.S. institutions for admission to academic programs.
* USIEF charges a fee of Rs. 40/- per attestation (per signature) with effect from November 1, 2008.
* USIEF attests official credential documents awarded by Indian institutions recognized / approved by UGC, AICTE or AIU only.
* All credentials that are given by the awarding institution to all its students (irrespective of whether or not they apply to U.S. colleges or not) fall under the category "official credential document."
* Pass certificates and marks statements issued by recognized boards / councils for 10th and 12th classes: degree certificates and marks statements from recognized post-secondary institutions are examples of official documents for attestation.
* EAS centers, if satisfied, accept the original documents, make photocopies of the document as per the request and deliver the attested copies to the student within seven working days after submission of documents by student. 
* Each set of attestations will be delivered to the student along with an accompanying cover letter signed by the Education Adviser in a sealed envelope.
* This cover letter states that USIEF has made the best effort to check if the original certificate presented to USIEF was authentic.
* For reasons pertaining to non-compliance of any of the above cited pre-conditions, USIEF reserves the right to refuse documents /credentials for attestation.
 

Read what students have to say about their U.S. experience at Student Speak.

USIEF INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS

Check out these institutional members of USIEF. You can find out in-depth information regarding these universities and the programs offered by them at the USIEF office.

• Berkeley College, New York City, New York: Click here to get further information on the institution and its programs.
• Cayuga Community College, Auburn / Fulton, New York: Click here to get further information on the institution and its programs.
• Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado: Click here to get further information on the institution and its programs.
• Concordia College, Bronxville, New York: Click here to get further information on the institution and its programs.
• Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, Texas: Click here to get further information on the institution and its programs.
• Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison / Teaneck, New Jersey: Click here to get further information on the institution and its programs.
• Foothill De-Anza Community College, Los Altos Hills, California: Click here to get further information on the institution and its programs.
• George Washington University, Washington DC: Click here to get further information on the institution and its programs.
• Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana: Click here to get further information on the institution and its programs.
• Macalester College, Saint Paul, Minnesota: Click here to get further information on the institution and its programs.
• Monroe College, New Rochelle, New York: Click here to get further information on the institution and its programs.
• New York Institute of Technology, New York City, New York: Click here to get further information on the institution and its programs.
• Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York: Click here to get further information on the institution and its programs.
• Savannah College of Art & Design, Savannah, Georgia:Click here to get futher information on the institution and its programs.
• St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas: Click here to get further information on the institution and its programs.
• Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey: Click here to get further information on the institution and its programs. 
• Stony Brook university (SUNY), Stony Brook, New York: Click here to get further information on the institution and its programs. 
• Stratford University, Falls Church, Virginia: Click here to get further information on the institution and its programs.
• Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York: Click here to get further information on the institution and its programs.
• University of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland: Click here to get further information on the institution and its programs.
• University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Connecticut: Click here to get further information on the institution and its programs.
• University at Buffalo (SUNY), Buffalo, New York: Click here to get further information on the institution and its programs. 
• University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas: Click here to get further information on the institution and its programs. 
• University of Minnesota, Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota: Click here to get further information on the institution and its programs.
• University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina: Click here to get further information on the institution and its programs.

Institutional Members (IM) are those accredited US educational institutions that have chosen to participate in USIEF's Institutional Membership Plan on a yearly basis. They receive special display space in our offices for their brochures and promotional materials. They also promote US education and their own institutions and programs in information sessions conducted periodically at USIEF. We do not promote or endorse these institutions in any manner.