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Many include Wi-Fi and utilities with your rent. All of them offer great community 
environments to share with your fellow students!
*Amenities and services vary by residence.
Fully furnished apartments
On-site or in-unit laundry
Modern appliances
Parking
Bicycle storage
Exercise/fitness clubs 
Recreational areas 
(BBQ, pool, picnic area, etc.)
Secure package delivery
Secure building access for safety
Pet-friendly
Fresno
Avery Fresno 
averyfresno.com 
Cascades
cascadesaptsfresno.com
Greystone 
greystonefresno.com
Jackson Park Place 
jacksonparkplaceapartments.com
The Row at Heritage Grove 
therowresidences.com
The Victor Apartments 
liveatthevictor.com/amenities
Irvine
Stay Elevate 
stayelevate.com/orange-county 
Los Angeles
Shea Apartments
sheaapartments.com
Stay Elevate 
stayelevate.com/orange-county 
Sacramento
Wexler 
wexlerliving.com/wexler-sacramento-ca
San Diego
Anatolia Corporate Housing
ac-housing.com/locations.html 
Stay Elevate 
stayelevate.com/orange-county 
San Francisco Bay Area
Stone Fire Berkeley 
stonefireberkeley.com
Telegraph Commons
telegraphcommons.com
The Berk 
theberkoncollege.com

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Welcome to Alliant
Why Choose Alliant
Legacy
Network
Experience
Impact
At Alliant, our goal is to prepare you for a career in a profession of your choosing and to support you as you 
discover and apply newfound knowledge in ways that make the world a better place. Our education is accredited 
and our focus is on providing you with the latest information and the practical skills you need to succeed.
Hands-On Training
A combination of internships, practica, consulting, and community service projects will ensure that
you have the hands-on training you need to begin making an impact in your field from the moment you
take your first step off of our commencement stage.
Industry Immersion
Alliant staff and faculty work with students to harness every opportunity to present at industry conferences, publish 
their work, and build partnerships with industry organizations while earning their degrees.

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Welcome to Alliant
CSML Core Faculty
Shams Al-Ajrawi – Assistant Professor
PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of San Diego and San Diego State University (JDP)
Dr. Al Ajrawi has been an editor and reviewer at many IEEE Transaction journals and she has published many 
research papers in BCI field. Her research interest lies in Brain Computer Interface Application which includes 
Wireless Network Communication, Artificial Intelligent, Advanced Signal Processing, Machine Learning,
and Cybersecurity.
Rachna Kumar – Dean and Professor
PhD, Management Information Systems, New York University, Stern School of Management
Dr. Kumar has published and presented more than 75 publications in research journals, and conferences in areas 
related to technology management. One of her areas of consulting is in helping technology startups raise funding 
for new ventures. She also consults with organizations in building technology structures for trusting and productive 
remote teams.
Saba Ozyurt – Professor and Program Director
PhD, Political Science and Government, University of California, Irvine
Dr. Ozyurt is the faculty liaison to the World Council on Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI). Her research interests 
include crosscultural management, diversity, gender empowerment, economic empowerment of disadvantaged 
communities, refugee and immigrant communities.
Huiyu Qian – Assistant Professor and Program Director
PhD, Applied Mathematics with Concentration on Statistics and Probability, Lehigh University
Dr. Qian has years of teaching experience with diverse populations as well as years of corporate working experience 
in quantitative analytics and research. Her main research interest includes applications of statistics and data 
science in the areas of marketing, operational optimization,
and finance.
Cory B. Scott – Assistant Professor and Program Director
EdD, Organizational Leadership, University of La Verne
Dr. Scott is a dynamic teacher with an active research agenda, which includes books and articles on various 
facets of leadership, from multicultural approaches to masculine, feminine, and ethical perspectives. In addition 
to being a scholar, Dr. Scott brings with him experience in administrative and business communications, conflict 
management, leadership, operations, entrepreneurship, and sales and marketing.
Aaron Wester – Assistant Professor and Program Director
Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership, Information Studies and Technology, University of Phoenix
Dr. Wester has led innovative global analytics and business intelligence initiatives for companies including Google, 
Microsoft, Facebook, Paypal, etc. He is a published author and public speaker. His research interests include 
calm analytics strategies in IoT device constructs, organic owned media optimization tactics and behavioral user 
engagement influences in predictive machine learning environments.
J. Rob Handley – Assistant Professor
DBA in Instructional Leadership, Organization Development, Jacksonville University
Dr. Handley has a diverse professional career from teaching high school students at the Sweetwater Union School 
District to working as project manager, sales trainer, and consultant in a variety of industries and the U.S. military.

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Welcome to Alliant
What to Know When
Applying for a Student Visa
While granting of a visa is not guaranteed, here is some helpful information 
when applying for a visa:
1. Show Ties to Your Home Country
Under US law, people who apply for nonimmigrant visas, such as F-1 or J-1 student visas, are viewed as “intending immigrants”
who want to live permanently in the US until they convince the consular officer otherwise. Be prepared to show you intend to return
to your residence abroad (usually in your home country) at the conclusion of your studies. These can be things that connect you
to your hometown, homeland, or current place of residence, such as a job, family, a house or apartment, financial prospects that
you own or will inherit, investments, etc. If you are a prospective student, you may be asked about your plans or promise of future
employment, family or other relationships, educational objectives, grades, long-range plans and career prospects in your home
country. Each person’s situation is different, of course, and there is no single explanation or document, certificate, or letter which
can guarantee visa issuance. If you have applied for the US Diversity (green card) Lottery, you may be asked if you intend to
immigrate. If you applied for the lottery but do not intend to immigrate, be prepared to clarify that, for instance, by explaining that
you applied for the lottery since it was available but not with a specific intent to immigrate.
2. English
The interview will be conducted in English and not in your native language, so be sure to practice English conversation with a native
speaker before the interview. Expect to discuss your plans for studying in the US and beyond, your goals, and your ties to your home
country. If you are coming to the US to study English, be prepared to explain how English will be useful for you in your home country.
3. Speak for Yourself
The consular officer wants to interview you, not your family. If you are a minor and need your parents to be there in case there are
questions, they should check with the consulate about the rules or procedures for non-applicant family members to accompany a
visa applicant.
4. Know the Program and How it Fits Into Your Career Plans
If you are not able to explain why you will study in a particular program, you may not convince the consular officer that you are
planning to study rather than to work or stay in the US. You should be able to explain how your studies relate to your career goals and
employment prospects. If you will be a graduate student in the US with a research focus, be prepared to talk about your research
plans. Consular officials may want a letter from your supervising professor or faculty member that explains your intended goals.
5. Be Brief and Positive
Because of the large number of applicants, consular officers must make a decision on the impressions they form during the first
minutes of the interview. Keep your answers short and to the point, respond precisely, and do not argue with the officer. If you are
denied a student visa, ask the officer what documents you could bring to overcome the denial and request the reason you were
denied in writing.
6. Supporting Documentation
It should be immediately clear to the consular officer what written documents you are presenting and what they mean. You may only
get a few minutes for your interview, so review the consulate’s website to ensure you bring the right documents, including financial
documentation, admission letter(s), scholarship letters and others. Be prepared to prove your financial ability to stay in the US with
documentation of scholarships, assistantships, or other letters. If you will be a graduate student in the US, officials may want a letter
from your supervising professor or faculty member that explains your intended research goals. The financial information indicated on
your Form I-20 or DS-2019 should match the evidence provided to the consular officer.
7. Different Requirements for Different Countries
If you are from a country suffering economic problems or where many students have remained in the US long-term, you may have
more difficulty getting a visa. You may be more likely to be asked about job opportunities at home after your studies, so review your
country’s specific requirements on the US consulate’s website.

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Several US consulates have created YouTube videos which explain the visa process at their specific posts; check your specific 
US embassy or consulate to see if a video is available. Also, be sure to check the US State Department’s Visa Appointment and 
Processing Wait Times webpage to find average appointment and processing wait times where you will be applying for your visa.
8. Employment
Your main purpose in coming to the US should be to study, rather than to work before or after graduation. While you may work
on- or off-campus during your studies, such employment is secondary to the purpose of completing your education. If your spouse
or children are also applying for an accompanying F-2 visa, be aware that F-2 dependents cannot be employed in the US. Be
prepared to discuss what your spouse intends to do with his or her time while in the US. Volunteering in the community and
attending school part-time are permitted activities for F-2 dependents.
9. Dependents Remaining at Home
If your spouse and children are remaining behind in your country, prepare to explain how they will support themselves in your
absence, particularly if you are their primary source of income. If the consular officer thinks you intend to support your family with
money you earn during your studies in the US, your student visa application will almost certainly be denied. If your family decides
to join you at a later time, it may be helpful to have them apply at the same post where you applied for your visa, but that is not
always required if your family is living in another district.
10. Other Special Considerations
You may experience delays in obtaining a visa because of administrative processing, especially if your name is similar to another
individual and the consulate needs to check your status or background. This may also happen when your area of study is thought
to be in a field of sensitive or critical technology, or your faculty advisor is working with sensitive research materials. Some consular
officers may even require additional letters from program directors or academic advisers explaining the specific type of research
you’ll be involved in and what kind of access to sensitive technology you’ll have. If you are unsure whether this applies to your
situation, check with your specific US embassy or consulate.You may be asked to explain past visits and stays in the US and/or
any prior visa statuses held by you or your family members. Also, if you formerly held a work or STEM/OPT status, you might need
to explain the reasons for additional study in the US instead of working at home.
If you stayed beyond your authorized stay in the US in the past, be prepared to explain what happened and provide supporting
documentation. If you have close relatives who are US citizens or permanent residents, it may be harder for you to demonstrate
that you are not an intending immigrant.
If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of the country in which you currently live or the country where you plan to apply for a
visa, you may also wish to explain your intent to return to that country upon completion of your studies in the US.
(Sources: 
nafsa.org
)
Checklist of Required Documentation for Your Visa Interview
Passport valid for travel to the US; must be valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay.
Nonimmigrant visa application, form DS-160 confirmation page.
DS160 application fee payment receipt if you paid prior to your interview.
SEVIS I-901 fee receipt.
Photo, if not uploaded while completing the online Form DS-160. Photo requirements can be found here.
Medical evacuation for at least $50,000
Program/university information
Transcripts, diplomas, degrees, or certificates from schools you’ve attended.
Cost of deductible, if any, does not exceed $500 per accident or illness
Bank statements from you or your sponsor for at least the last six months.
Any information that shows your intent to return home after the completion of your studies.

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Welcome to Alliant
Office of International Students
and Scholars Health Insurance Policy
1. Introduction
All international students are required to obtain health insurance coverage during their tenure at Alliant. To fulfill this health insurance 
requirement, students must purchase a health insurance policy that meets all US Immigration insurance requirements.
2. Process for New Students
All new, incoming international students starting after February 16, 2016 must demonstrate coverage on or before their arrival, 
with their own medical insurance coverage. If students fail to demonstrate coverage upon their arrival, they will be required to show 
proof of coverage before registering for classes. F-1 and J-1 students are expected to communicate their intentions to the Office of 
International Students and Scholars on or before their arrival.
3. Process for Continuing Students
All coverage choices for continuing international students must be evaluated on a yearly basis, consistent with Alliant International 
University’s academic year period. All international students must show proof of compliant health insurance coverage at the start 
of each academic year. (or their first semester at Alliant if starting during an alternate semester or term). Without showing proof of 
health insurance each year, students will not be permitted to register for courses.
Students will choose health insurance that meets the provisions below:
a
.
Effective throughout the semester and renewable for continuous coverage
b.
Minimum dollar coverage of $100,000 per illness or injury
c
.
Includes outpatient care (doctor visits, outpatient surgery, etc.)
d
.
Includes hospitalization
e.
Repatriation for at least $25,000
f.
Medical evacuation for at least $50,000
g.
Cost of deductible, if any, does not exceed $500 per accident or illness
While Alliant International University does not recommend any international student health insurance company, international 
students have found comparable coverage with these market-offered agencies:
• 
International Student Insurance
 
• 
PGH Student Insurance
4. Cost of Coverage
We recognize that health insurance adds additional unanticipated costs for students, however the value in health safety provided 
by a reputable and compliant international health insurance plan protects students’ interests while here in the United States. Many 
options for student health insurance exist in the open marketplace. Be sure to research the options carefully to ensure that your 
health care needs will be met while in the United States and make sure that the company you choose is reputable and maintains
the highest ratings.
5. Exceptions and Special Cases
a. Study Abroad Students: 
Students who are planning to study at Alliant International University for one semester only are required to meet the same 
requirements as those staying for a full academic year. The same policy applies to Study Abroad and Exchange Students
as for full time, degree seeking students.
b.
Students with Embassy-Sponsored Plans or coverage through a US company:
Students with embassy/cultural mission-sponsored health insurance plans are required to provide the International Student 
Services Office a copy of a financial guarantee or embassy or company insurance card at time of immigration check-in.
c. Leave of absence: 
If a student takes a leave of absence or their immigration status is terminated, it is the student’s responsibility to connect
with the International Student Services Office advisor to update the health insurance coverage records accordingly.

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Welcome to Alliant
Insurance Agreement
As an Alliant International University international student or scholar with an F-1/J-1 or other visa, the confirmation check marks 
indicate that I agree and will comply with the statements indicated inside the box below:
Name: (First, Last)*
_______________________________________
Date:*
____________________________ (mm/dd/yyyy)