Admitted International Students

Review your student status checklist in the Admission Portal for any required post-admission items, including the I-20 Request Form.

After receiving your I-20, pay the SEVIS fee at https://www.fmjfee.com/

Apply for your F-1 Visa: Find visa application information here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/study/student-visa.html

Schedule your F-1 visa interview: Make an appointment with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate: https://www.usembassy.gov/

Register for Classes.

Arrange Housing: Apply for student housing, contact ISP Homestays, or begin searching for an apartment.

Getting Here: Purchase a plane ticket to San Francisco (SFO) or San Jose (SJC) airport. We recommend arriving a few days before the mandatory orientation to rest and recover from jet lag.

Airport pickup can be arranged through ISP Homestays. You may also take a taxi, shuttle, or rideshare (Uber or Lyft) from the airport.

Attend mandatory orientation events. See our orientation webpage for details.

Summer Session admits: Please click here for important information specific to your program.

Join us on Facebook, Discord, and follow us on Instagram to meet fellow students and stay updated on campus announcements, activities, on-campus jobs and more!

Immunization: We recommend that all F-1 students stay up to date on routine health screenings and vaccines as outlined by the California Department of Public Health and CDC.

In order to participate in some programs or services, including student housing, you may be required to submit proof of certain screenings or immunizations, such as a negative TB test and MMR vaccines. These can be obtained using your F-1 student health insurance at the Health Services Office on campus or a local in-network provider.