New Students
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- International Applicants (Apply to Emory & Resources for Newly Admitted Students)
- Request an Emory I-20 or DS-2019 (I-20/DS-2019 Request Process, Financial Requirements, Estimated Expenses, FAQs & More)
- Next Steps (Pre and Post Arrival Checklists, Pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee, Apply for a F/J Visa & More)
- New Student Resources (ISSS, US Government, and Emory Resources)
For many incoming international students, immigration matters are foremost on their minds. Students coming to Emory University on an F-1 or J-1 visa will find helpful information about financial requirements, getting an I-20/DS-2019 and what steps to take after receiving their I-20/DS-2019.
Atlanta Campus:
Our office is currently processing I-20s for Summer and Fall 2025.
Oxford Campus:
International Applicants
Apply to Emory
Resources or Newly Admitted Students
- From Admission to Arrival: An Overview for New International Students
- Compare F & J Status
- Bringing Family
- Parent & Family Guides (in Korean, Mandarin, and English)
Request an Emory I-20 or DS-2019
Request Process
- I-20/DS-2019 Request Process
- Financial Requirements & Sponsor Form
- Initial I-20/DS-2019 Estimated Expenses
Get Help
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Get Help (From an I-20/DS-2019 Specialist or ISSS Advisor)
Next Steps
Pre-Arrival Checklist, Entering the US, and Upon Arrival On-Campus
Once a new student has their I-20/DS-2019, complete these pre-arrival steps in a timely manner:
- Step 1: New Student Pre-Arrival Checklist
- Step 2: Understanding the I-20/DS-2019
- Step 3: Pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee
- Step 4: Apply for a F/J Visa (Outside US) OR Change of Status (Inside US)
- Step 5: Enter the US & Arrive on Campus
- Step 6: New Student Post-Arrival Checklist (Int'l Student Check-in, Orientation & More)
New Student Resources
ISSS Pre-Arrival Resources
- Get Help (From an I-20/DS-2019 Specialist or ISSS Advisor)
- Life in the US (Housing, Banking, Healthcare, & Much More)
- Parent & Family Guides (English, Korean, and Mandarin)
- Passport to Emory
- Pre-Arrival Webinars
US Government Resources (Study in the States)
Study in the States offers free government resources that explain the rules and regulations governing the nonimmigrant student process in the United States. Popular pages fore new students include: Applying for a Visa to Travel to the United States, Getting to the United States, I-901 SEVIS Fee Payment Video, and Paying the I-901 SEVIS Fee.
Emory Resources
