New Students

Welcome

Congratulations on your admission! Here's what you need to do next.

Confirm Your Enrollment

When you confirm your enrollment, we will hold your place in the incoming class.

Request Your I-20 or DS-2019

After you confirm your enrollment, you will need to request an I-20 (for an F-1 visa application) or a DS-2019 (for a J-1 visa application).

Get a Visa

Learn how to get a new visa, transfer a visa, and get visas for your dependents.

Prepare for Arrival

Discover when to arrive, plan for your expenses, find housing, and more.

Complete ISSS and UMN Requirements

You must complete certain requirements to register for classes and be in good standing.

Living in Minnesota

Find out what it's like to live in Minnesota and get your questions answered about banking, safety, transportation, and more.

Campus Resources

Take advantage of the many campus resources to stay healthy, improve your English, and more.

Get Involved

Make new friends and prepare for classes by joining events and programs created specifically for new students.

Sponsored Students

Sponsored students are international students whose tuition is directly paid by a third party (not themselves or their family).

Exchange Students

The University of Minnesota hosts exchange students from partner institutions around the world.

F-1 Advising

Maintain Your Legal Status

Follow these regulations to maintain your legal status as an F-1 student.

Employment

F-1 students can work on or off campus with authorization.

Travel

Requirements for traveling outside and within the U.S.

Dependents

Your spouse and children younger than 21 are eligible to accompany you to the U.S.

J-1 Advising

Maintain Your Legal Status

Follow these regulations to maintain your legal status as a J-1 student.

Employment

You must have work authorization to work on or off campus.

Travel

Requirements for traveling outside and within the U.S.

Dependents

Your spouse and children younger than 21 are eligible to accompany you to the U.S.

Get Involved

Undergraduate Students

Engagement opportunities for undergraduate students.

Graduate Students

Engagement opportunities for graduate/professional degree students.

Support Services

Academic Counseling

ISSS academic counselors help international students achieve success in the classroom.

Career Support

ISSS offers information to help students searching for jobs in the U.S.

Funding

ISSS has limited funding available for students experiencing financial challenges.

LGBTQIA+

Discover the many services and resources available to LGBTQIA+ students.

Personal Counseling

ISSS can direct you to campus resources so you can find the support you need.

Taxes

Resources to help you file your tax returns or answer tax-related questions.