International students usually come to the United States with either an F-1 or J-1 visa.
F-1 Student Visa
The F-1 is the most common visa for undergraduate students at 六合味论坛. After you are admitted to the University and confirm your enrollment, 六合味论坛will send you an I-20 form, which is required for an F-1 student visa.
J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa
The J-1 exchange visitor visa is for students who will be attending 六合味论坛 temporarily (one or two semesters). After you are admitted to the University and confirm your enrollment, 六合味论坛will send you a DS-2019 form.
Things to Keep in Mind
- If you鈥檙e applying for an F-1 visa, it must be issued within 120 days of the start date on your I-20 form.
- Check the website of your for a list of documents required for your visa application.
- Visa appointments slots can fill up. Schedule your appointment early in the process to assure you鈥檒l get an interview. Some consulates may waive the interview requirement for F-1 visa applicants, but you won鈥檛 know until you make your visa appointment.
- After your visa is approved, notify 六合味论坛by emailing internationalservices@slu.edu.
- Both F-1 and J-1 visa-holders can enter the United States up to 30 days before the program begins.
- Many students apply to multiple schools and may receive multiple I-20s. You should enter the US with the I-20 of the school where you plan to attend. Even if you received your visa using another university's I-20, you can enter the US with that visa and the I-20 for a different school.