{"id":15125,"date":"2021-10-26T16:32:17","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T16:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/?page_id=15125"},"modified":"2024-10-25T11:58:43","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T15:58:43","slug":"pre-arrival-checklist-for-international-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/marymount-global\/international-student-services\/pre-arrival-checklist-for-international-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Arrival Next Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"
Now that you have been admitted to Marymount University, follow the steps below to stay on track to begin your program on time!<\/p>\n
Log into your admission portal to compete the Reply to Offer of Admission form and to pay your deposit. Information is found here<\/a>. If you have any questions related to the enrollment deposit, please contact Admissions<\/a> for assistance.<\/p>\n Go to the Student Account generator<\/a> and follow the instructions to establish your MU credentials. (TIP: if you do not have a U.S. phone number, the select the Okta App option for two-factor authentication.) Your MU credentials will give you access to Marymount’s Portal<\/a> which has all the applications you will need as a student, including your new Marymount Outlook email account, Canvas, Workday, Handshake, MU Engage, and much more.<\/p>\n To create your MU credentials and later to register for classes, you must first be admitted for the current (or upcoming) term and<\/strong><\/em> you must have already paid an enrollment deposit to Admissions (it may take 3-5 business days for your enrollment deposit to be posted and clear the system).<\/p>\n If you have difficulties activating your Marymount student account and it has been at least 5 days since you paid your enrollment deposit, then contact Information Technology Services at its@marymount.edu for assistance and include your full name and student ID number in your message.<\/p>\n Once you have established your MU credentials and you have access to your student email account, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with Workday<\/a>.<\/p>\n Once you are officially admitted to the current (or upcoming term), paid your enrollment deposit, and waited 3-5 business days, then you will receive an invitation in your Marymount student email account to access the ISSS portal. The ISSS portal is where you will submit your online request for your Marymount issued I-20.<\/p>\n When submitting your request for an I-20, you must include a copy of your passport (valid at least 6 months beyond your planned entry date to the U.S.), completed and signed Marymount Declaration of Finances form, and proof of funding documentation. Additional documents may be required. Learn more by clicking one of the links below:<\/p>\n Most new F-1 or J-1 status students must register for two\u00a0<\/strong>separate orientation events.<\/p>\n Orientation #1 – you must attend the following ISSS orientation<\/p>\n + Orientation #2 – attend one of the following:<\/p>\n Please register for your orientations as soon as possible so that we can prepare for your arrival.<\/p>\n If you are a freshman student (incoming first year college student), you must take the Directed Self-Placement Assessment<\/a> to ensure that you are placed in the appropriate level courses.<\/p>\n Your academic advisor offers important support during your student experience. An academic advisor assists students to plan class schedules, recommends courses, and works with the Registrar\u2019s office to evaluate transfer transcripts. Academic advisors work with students to monitor degree planning and progress, with the goal of graduating on time.<\/p>\n After you have contacted your academic advisor, register for classes through Workday<\/a>.<\/p>\n F-1 students must meet minimum credit enrollment requirements, as follows:<\/p>\n Students must arrange their own housing while studying at Marymount University.<\/p>\n Once you have paid your enrollment deposit and generated your MU portal account, you may submit your on-campus housing application.<\/p>\n For more information, visit Student Living and Residential Experience<\/a>. If you have questions about your housing, please contact rlife@marymount.edu or 703-284-1608 for assistance.<\/p>\n Marymount’s Medical Forms<\/a> are to document health information that all admitted students must provide before beginning study at Marymount University. Find additional information, including immunization requirements<\/strong>, on the Student Health Center<\/a> webpage.<\/p>\n Please be sure to review Student Health Insurance<\/a> information. Full-time students are automatically enrolled in the plan and billed for it, even if your sponsor, such as SACM, already has a plan for you. If you decide to request to waive the university-sponsored plan, you must do so before the deadline noted on the Student Health Insurance webpage.<\/p>\n Go to Workday via your MU Portal<\/a> to pay your tuition or to set up a payment plan. Please review Workday instructions<\/a> before starting. If you have questions, contact Student Financial Services<\/a> at saccount@marymount.edu or 703-284-1490.<\/p>\n Students are encouraged to read the 2024-2025 F-1 Pre-Arrival Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n New students who plan to begin their program in the Fall semester and who have been issued their I-20 by Marymount University will receive an invitation to participate in an optional Pre-Arrival Orientation. The live, virtual orientation will cover topics such as registering for classes, housing, employment, getting involved in university activities, etc, and will be for one hour in late July.<\/p>\n Once you have your F-1 visa issued within your passport, book your flight to the U.S.\u00a0 In accordance with your I-20, arrive NO EARLIER THAN 30 DAYS BEFORE YOUR PROGRAM START on your I-20. <\/strong>Please read arrival information<\/a> before making your final plans.<\/p>\n After you are physically in the U.S., then you will be able to complete ISSS check-in for new F-1 students. Please attend international student orientation to complete ISSS Check-In<\/a>. ISSS staff will be readily available at the orientation to assist you with the check-in process. You must already be enrolled in a full course load or have an approved Reduced Course Load to meet F-1 requirements before<\/em> ISSS can SEVIS register you. Failure to complete mandatory ISSS check-in on time may have an immediate or future adverse affect on your F-1\/J-1 status.\u00a0<\/strong>If you cannot arrive in time to attend orientation, contact ISSS to sign up for the make-up session, usually held within 1 week of the start of classes each semester. Details about initial immigration check-in steps are found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 07\/29\/2024<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Now that you have been admitted to Marymount University, follow the steps below to stay on track to begin your program on time! 1. Pay your enrollment deposit Log into your admission portal to compete the Reply to Offer of Admission form and to pay your deposit. Information is found here. If you have any […]<\/p>\n2. Activate your Marymount student accounts<\/h3>\n
3. Submit documents via the ISSS portal to request a Form I-20 (F-1 students only)<\/h3>\n
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4. Apply for Visa or Change of Status<\/h3>\n
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5. Sign up for orientation<\/h3>\n
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6. Take the Directed Self-Placement Assessment<\/h3>\n
7. Get ready to register for classes<\/h3>\n
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8. Arrange for on-campus housing or find housing off-campus<\/h3>\n
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9. Submit required medical information to the Student Health Center<\/h3>\n
10. Pay Your Tuition & Fees<\/h3>\n
11. Attend the Pre-Arrival Orientation (optional)<\/h3>\n
12. Purchase your plane ticket once you have your visa<\/h3>\n
REMINDER: Once you are in the U.S., complete mandatory ISSS Check-In<\/h3>\n