Completing Immigration Check-In

Who needs to complete the Immigration Check-In?

The immigration check-in process and e-form should be completed by:

  • New international students
  • SEVIS transfer students
  • International students returning to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ on a new I-20 or DS-2019 after a leave of absence of more than 5 months.

When should the Immigration Check-in be completed?

  • International students in F-1 or J-1 status should complete the Immigration Check-In as soon as possible upon admission into the United States but no later than the start date of classes.
  • Students who are transferring their F-1 SEVIS record to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ must complete the check-in form within 15 days of their F-1 program start date as reflected on the Form I-20.

Failure to complete the immigration check-in process will lead to the termination of one's F-1 or J-1 visa status, thereby jeopardizing the ability to legally remain in the United States under valid F-1 or J-1 status.

What are the required immigration check-in steps?

Immigration Check-In E-Form

The Immigration Check-In e-form can be accessed in the under Arrival and Immigration Check-In.

You will need the following to complete the Immigration Check-In e-form:

  • Your university ID (located in your 
  • Your I-94 (Download your I-94 Arrival Record)
  • Your local address (Verify/add/update your local addressÌý¾±²ÔÌý)
    • Can be local residence hall address, off-campus address, or temporary hotel address.
  • Your ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ email address
  • A local phone number (if available)
  • Dependent(s) I-94 (if applicable)

Virtual International Student Orientation Course

Prior to the start of the fall 2026 semester, you will receive an email about completing a required Immigration Essentials Course. The email will include instructions about completing the required course.

Required Title IX Course

New international students must complete the Title IX Course offered by the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance. 

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