International Student Services | Pre-arrival Checklist

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Pre-arrival Checklist

Congratulations and welcome to Lewis University! We’re happy that you are here. Below is a guide and checklist to make sure you are prepared before and when entering the United States as an F-1 student.

Admission:

  • Receive your admission letter (Email: international@lewisu.edu)
  • Receive your SEVIS I-20 form
  • Apply for and receive your F1 student visa at your Embassy/ Consulate
  • Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor for class registration

Before arriving to the U.S.:

  • Review the F1 visa policy
  • Email ISGSS@lewisu.edu with your arrival or flight information
             Note: Please schedule your flight to arrive no earlier than 30 days before the Program Start Date on your I-20.
  • Schedule your airport pick up
  • Read about the health insurance policy
  • Submit immunization requirements
  • Plan your tuition payments
  • Prepare proper clothing for all four seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter)
  • Plan your housing
  • For Graduate students with classes at the Oakbrook, IL campus:
  • Read and review our “F1 New Student Pre-Arrival Emails”
  • Schedule an Advising and Registration Appointment with your academic advisor

Documents to bring for travel:

  • Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Initial I-20
  • Passport (must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your intended travel)
  • F1 visa
  • I-901 payment receipt
  • Class registration
  • Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Admission Letter
  • Proof of tuition deposit (if available)
  • Housing address
  • ISGSS Emergency Contact Information

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For all international student services questions, please contact:


International Student and Global Scholar Services
Email: isgss@lewisu.edu
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Location: Learning Resource Center 3rd Floor (LR 306)

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