Pre-Arrival Checklist


Once you have received your student visa you may enter the U.S. 30 days prior to your program start date. Before you arrive we encourage you to prepare accordingly.

Pre-Arrival Checklist Table
On-Campus Housing If you are interested in living on-campus there are two facilities that you can chose from - the Residential Learning Community (RLC) and the University Village (UV).
International Student Mentor Program ISMP is a peer support system that helps international students adjust to their new environment. All incoming international student are encouraged to participate.
New Student Arrival Form International Engagement provides courtesy airport pick-up at the start of each semester. *Pick-up will only be provided upon form submission.
International Student Orientation All F and J visa holders are required to attend orientation.
International Student Check-In All international students must report to International Engagement upon their arrival and present the following documents: Passport, Visa, I-94 (electronic version), and I-20/DS-2019.
Bacterial Meningitis All students under 22 years of age as of first class date must submit proof of bacterial meningitis.

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