Travel

Traveling to the U.S. 

•   F-1 students may enter the U.S. for no more than 30 days prior to the program start date on the I-20
•        The Student Health Services at Southern Connecticut State University requires certain immunizations prior to attending the university. Please visit the Student Health Serviceswebsite for more information
•   F-1 students MUST make sure to have the following documents before traveling to the U.S. :

- Valid Passport

- Valid U.S. Visa

- I-20

- Original and current financial statements

*    The information below is provided as a courtesy to prevent International students from having problems prior to traveling to the U.S.  :

             If needed, medication is brought in its original container with doctor's information on any prescribed medicine: pills, cream, etc.

            Optional: English translated documents along with the original copies: medical records, high school transcripts, medication prescription, etc. 

Upon Arrival to the U.S.

•   F-1 students are to :

- Report to the International Student Advisor, Aliya Amin at     Adanti Student Center, Room 231

- Undergraduate students will schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor prior to registering for classes

- After appointment, International students MUST register a full-time course load at Southern Connecticut State University

- Attend the MANDATORY  International Student Orientation(students will be notified via email)