New Students

The staff at °®¶¹´«Ã½'s International Student and Scholar Services Office (ISSS) looks forward to your arrival on campus. The information below will assist you with your transition to studying in the United States at °®¶¹´«Ã½. Contact our office with any questions you may have. We look forward to meeting you at International Student Orientation!

Before you arrive at °®¶¹´«Ã½

There are several items you should complete prior to your arrival at °®¶¹´«Ã½. Select the following for detailed information on how to:

Obtain your visa

Submit medical forms

Register for Orientation

Arrange your housing

Obtain your student ID card

International Student Orientation

International Student Orientation will include a combination of pre-recorded videos  and programs that you will attend in-person. The pre-recorded videos will cover a variety of important topics for new students including health insurance, immigration regulations, and more. The interactive in-person components taking place on Thursday, January 16 will allow new international students to engage with one another, make connections, and get to know more about the °®¶¹´«Ã½ campus. Additional Orientation activities will take place through the start of the spring semester.

Orientation schedule AND VIDEOS

NEW STUDENT CHECK-IN

Course registration

English Language Skills Assessment

RESOURCES

Arrival in °®¶¹´«Ã½

You should review the travel to °®¶¹´«Ã½ webpage which includes information on how to get from New York City airports to °®¶¹´«Ã½.

After your arrival, there are many ways to Get Involved in the °®¶¹´«Ã½ community – campus clubs, sports, and events.

Important emails

Pre-arrival emails for the Spring 2025 semester will be sent out in the near future.

Graduate Pre-Arrival Emails

Undergraduate Pre-Arrival Emails

These emails will contain important information that will assist you in becoming a successful student at °®¶¹´«Ã½.

Additional information

Visit the ISSS website for more information about the International Student and Scholar Services Office.