Student Handbook - Marymount University

Medical Requirements
Marymount requires all students to have health
insurance, and the university sponsors a student health
insurance plan for students. All full-time students will
automatically be charged the premium for this insurance
plan on their student accounts. Students with adequate
medical insurance coverage and do not require the
insurance coverage offered through Marymount’s plan,
may complete a waiver form.
A confidential medical examination record and medical
permission slip are required of all undergraduate,
nondegree, and resident graduate students. These must
be filed in the Student Health Center before the student
registers for classes. The Student Health Center is
available to resident students during the fall and spring
semesters. Emergency care is available to commuter
students while on campus. Nurses are on duty and the
services of a medical doctor are available at specific times
during the day. The schedule is posted online.
Taxes
The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires
any F-1 visa holder who is considered a nonresident for
tax purposes to file U.S. income tax paperwork, even
if he or she did not earn income in the United States.
The ISS Office mails F-1 students a reminder about this
responsibility during tax season.
Safety Tips
The Marymount University campus is generally a safe
environment. However, it is advised to always use
common sense. Do not carry large amounts of cash
in your pocket or purse, or keep cash in your room.
Be careful with valuable jewelry and other personal
belongings. Try not to walk alone at night; always walk
with a friend. At the Main Campus and Ballston Center,
students may use the escort service provided by the
Campus Safety Office. To use this service, call
(703) 284-1600.
• At night, use the well-lit main walkways.
• Do not leave valuables visible in your car. Always lock
all valuables in the trunk.
• Never pick up strangers in your car.
• Never accept rides from strangers.
• Do not open your door to strangers. Make sure you
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use the peephole to see who comes to your door, or
open the door with the chain latched. You may ask to
see an identification card from repair or sales persons.
• Always keep your room or apartment door, car doors,
and windows locked.
Marymount University Campus Safety personnel are
on duty 24 hours a day. Students can report a crime,
attempted crime, suspicious activity or persons, or any
other matter that may endanger members of the
campus community by calling Campus Safety at
(703) 284-1600, contacting a Campus and Residential
Services staff member, or making the report in person at
the main security station 24 hours a day.
Students may also call the Arlington Police emergency
number by dialing 911.
Money and Banking
Most students live on a limited budget. It is important
that students learn how to manage their money well.
Become familiar with the value of money and never
carry large amounts of cash or leave money or valuables
in your room or apartment. It is recommended that
students open a bank account upon arrival in the U.S.
This will give easy and safe access to one's money and
allow for paying bills by check. Most banks offer similar
services, although the fees may differ. There are several
banks located within four blocks of the university (see
“Banking Services” in this handbook). You will be required
to show photo identification (ID) to open a bank account.
Take along the I-20, passport, and Marymount ID card. If
you have a driver’s license or a Social Security card, take
that also.
Using a bank’s automatic teller machines (ATM) provides
access to one’s account to get cash or make a deposit
after banking hours. Banks also provide safe deposit
boxes, traveler’s checks, and international money orders.
Keep ATM cards in a secure place. Do not give your ATM
card’s personal identification number (PIN) to anyone,
and do not permit other individuals to use your ATM card
on your behalf.
Legal Information
Should you ever be accused of violating the law,
immediately contact the International Student Services
Office. The staff will let you know whom to contact next.
Just like an American citizen, a foreign student accused
of a violation of the law cannot be forced to confess or