New Students

The staff at ÂÌñÉç'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 ÂÌñÉç. Contact our office with any questions you may have. We look forward to meeting you at International Student Orientation!

Before you arrive at ÂÌñÉç

There are several items you should complete prior to your arrival at ÂÌñÉç. 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 ÂÌñÉç 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 ÂÌñÉç

You should review the travel to ÂÌñÉç webpage which includes information on how to get from New York City airports to ÂÌñÉç.

After your arrival, there are many ways to Get Involved in the ÂÌñÉç 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 ÂÌñÉç.

Additional information

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