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F-1 Visa International Students

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This information is for those applying for an F-1 student visa for study in the U.S.

Application Process

Submit your application documents to the English Language Institute as early as possible.

Missing items will delay your application.

Completed application - online application form
Copy of passport information page with photograph
Financial support form
Bank statement or letter to match financial support form

After admission, you may apply for the English Preparatory Incentive Program. This program reduces the English program fee to encourage students to master English language sufficiently prior to entering the University. The maximum program incentive is $2,039 per term, renewable for up to 4 terms.

There is a USD $50 new student fee.*

- - Can be paid online. See payment options.

* Fees are subject to change.

Transferring?

Submit all of the same application and items listed above (#1-5), plus:

Transcript from current school or language program
Copy of current I-20 form
Copy of U.S. visa page

Online

Scanned copies of application items may be sent by email.

Please ensure all items are complete; missing documents will delay the processing of your application and issuing of I-20 form.

Follow instructions at your country’s U.S. embassy or consulate to apply for F-1 visa (You have your I-20 - what's next?)
Transfer students from another US school/university/college should request their current school to transfer SEVIS record after receiving admission letter.
Complete the Travel and Arrival Form

Original I-20 form and passport with visa
Tuition and fees payment (See Tuition and Fees)
Completed Certificate of Immunization showing:
- Proof of two MMR immunizations.
- Proof of two varicella (chickenpox) immunizations.
- Proof of immunization against Meningococcal Meningitis. (If under 22 years old and living on campus.)
- Proof of negative tuberculosis (TB) test. (Must be dated within 30 days before the first day of classes.)
Completed and signed Health History form

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