F-1: New Student Information
Welcome
We are excited to welcome you to Marymount University! Please read the following information to help you prepare to become a Marymount Saint!
Get Ready for Success
There are many teams at Marymount University who are here to help support you during your student experience!
- Please visit our Support & Services section for a listing of frequently visited offices and their contact information.
10 Steps to Success
Plan your next steps as an F-1 status student at Marymount. We encourage you to complete tasks in the order listed!
Request Your I-20
- Newly admitted students who plan to apply for F-1 status while out of the U.S. should read New Student: Initial I-20.
- Transfer students from another U.S. institution who have valid F-1 status and are admitted to transfer to Marymount University should read Transfer Student: Transfer SEVIS Record / I-20.
- Enrolled Marymount students who plan to change their visa type by applying for an F-1 visa while traveling out of the U.S. should follow the same instructions provided for New Student: Initial I-20.
- Enrolled Marymount students who plan to request Change of Status to F-1 through application to USCIS while remaining in the U.S. should read Change of Visa Status.
All international students who request an I-20 (Initial and Transfer) must submit a Marymount University Declaration of Finances form and proof of funding document(s) to show funding for the estimated total cost of at least one academic year of their program.
- Please read requirements carefully before submitting your proof of funding documentation. Proof of funding submitted that does not meet Marymount's requirements will be returned and may cause delay in I-20 issuance.
- The estimated total cost for your program is found on the Declaration of Finances form.
F-1 Visa/Status Next Steps in the Process
Once your I-20 is issued, next steps:
- For students issued an Initial I-20: F-1 Visa: Application Process
- For students issued a Transfer-In I-20: International Student Orientation and Initial Immigration Check-In
- For students issued a Change of Status I-20: Submit Application for Change of Status in the U.S. to USCIS
All international students who are new to F-1 status or who are transferring-in their F-1 status are required to attend Marymount University's F-1 International Student Orientation.
- F-1 orientations are usually held the Friday prior to the start of classes for the Fall and Spring semesters.
- Students beginning their program in Summer should request to meet with an ISSS advisor for a briefing at the start of their program and plan to attend the Fall orientation session for full information.
- Note: the F-1 orientation is separate from your new undergraduate student orientation hosted by the Office of Admissions or graduate student orientation hosted by your academic department.
Initial Immigration Check-In
(mandatory for all F-1 status students)
Upon arrival in the U.S. and to Marymount, you must complete your Immigration Check-In with Marymount's Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS).
- For programs starting in the Fall or Spring semester, Immigration Check-In is completed during F-1 International Student Orientation.
- For programs starting in the Summer term, Immigration Check-In must be completed at the start of the Summer term. (Students also attend Fall orientation.)
- To learn more: Initial Immigration Check-In.
We look forward to seeing you on campus soon!
06/21/2024