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ATTENTION ALL VISITING STUDENTS: You should apply for an F-1 visa type, NOT a J-1 visa. For more VISITING F-1 student information, please look at the website. Thank you.

NOTE: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EXCHANGE STUDENTS (J-visa) and VISITING STUDENTS (F-visa)? 

Exchange Students are: 

1. From one of ¸£Àû¼§'s 
2. have been formally nominated by their home university to study at ¸£Àû¼§. 

Visiting Students are:

1. Not from an exchange partner university. 
2. Want to attend 1-2 semesters at ¸£Àû¼§. 

FOR NEW DEGREE-SEEKING OR VISITING STUDENTS (F):

Financial documents should not be older than 9 months from your semester start date.

1. Statement of Financial Sponsorship (SFS) Form
   • For Degree Seeking students (all undergraduate programs or graduate COB students only): Statement of Financial Sponsorship (SFS) Form
   • For Visiting students: Statement of Financial Sponsorship (SFS) Form
   • For the students in the Doctorate of Psychology program: Statement of Financial Sponsorship (SFS) Form
2. Bank statement, government funding letter, or other financial documents that verify your funding for at least one academic year (see SFS form for further details)
3. A copy of the biographical page in your passport

FOR SEVIS TRANSFER STUDENTS (F):

If you are already in the U.S. on a F-1 student visa, please send us the following documents in addition to the documents listed above;

1. Completed SEVIS Transfer In Form
2. A copy of page 1 and 2 of the I-20 from your current institution
3. U.S. visa page in your passport
4. If you are on OPT: a copy of your EAD card (front and back) 

Processing time for the issuance of an I-20 DOCUMENT is 10 business days upon the receipt of all documents in the correct format

EXCHANGE STUDENTS (J):

Work with your advisor in ¸£Àû¼§'s Study Abroad and International Exchange Programs department to submit the documents necessary to complete your application.

Scholars (J):

Your requested ¸£Àû¼§ hosting department will facilitate your scholar application. Please contact them directly regarding the documentation needed for your DS-2019.

NOTE: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EXCHANGE STUDENTS (J-visa) and VISITING STUDENTS (F-visa)? 

Exchange Students are: 

1. From one of ¸£Àû¼§'s 
2. have been formally nominated by their home university to study at ¸£Àû¼§. 

Visiting Students are:

1. Not from an exchange partner university. 
2. Want to attend 1-2 semesters at ¸£Àû¼§. 

OTHER VISA TYPE HOLDERS: 

If you are in the United States on a different visa type than a F-1, F-2, or J-1, then please refer to the information below. In addition to the information below, please notify our office immediately the visa type or status you are on. 

International Student Check-in

Check-ins are required for incoming international students. Other visa type students should check-in with our office with their passport, visa, and accommodation information