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Pre-Arrival Checklist

Here are the steps you need to accomplish between now and the time you begin your program. Completing all the items on this list will ensure that you are prepared for a successful experience.

• Submit your Housing Reservation Form and reservation deposit if you want to reserve a space in TWC’s housing facilities.
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• Contact the Internship Management Team to discuss your goals and objectives for the term.
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• Register for your academic course. Remember that all students are required to enroll in at least one course. If course registration is not yet available for your specific term you will be notified when it’s time to submit your course preferences.
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• Prepare for phone interviews with potential placement organizations. Make sure your voice mail recordings and email addresses convey a professional demeanor. For guidance, you should speak to the Internship Management Team or contact the Career Services Office at career@twc.edu.
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• Review TWC’s Code of Conduct prior to arrival.
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• If you are a student with a disability, please consult our disability services information and request appropriate accommodations, if needed.
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• Pay program and/or housing fees as soon as your invoice arrives.
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• Make the final decision on your internship based on the referrals and interviews.
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• Check your internship confirmation on the Intern Connect website. Log in through the Student Portal.
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• Make travel arrangements. All students are required to attend the all-student orientation at the start of the term.
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• Have the appropriate business attire required for the workplace. You should speak to your internship supervisor to discuss the workplace attire. Many TWC functions require coat and tie for men, business suits for women.
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Additional Resources

• What to Pack & How to Get Here
• Ten Tips for Success Before You Arrive
• Planning A Budget
• International Students
• Information for Parents