{"id":5117,"date":"2019-06-14T09:13:34","date_gmt":"2019-06-14T13:13:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/global\/?page_id=5117"},"modified":"2020-12-14T16:36:11","modified_gmt":"2020-12-14T21:36:11","slug":"coming-to-uri","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/global\/coming-to-uri\/","title":{"rendered":"Coming to URI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The University of Rhode Island is enriched and strengthened by the talent, ideas, and culture that you\u2013our international students, scholars, and researchers\u2013bring to our community. Let us help you adjust to a new culture and pursue your academic goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Obtain your visa<\/h2>

An overview of the visa process: documents, forms to complete, and how to find help<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Learn More<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Plan your travel<\/h2>

A guide to the US Customs process, including documents, immunization, budget information<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Travel Checklist<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"Students<\/div>

Maintain your visa status<\/h2>

Keep your immigration documents current while you are at URI<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Stay Current<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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International Students<\/h2>

Everything you need to know, including orientation and class registration<\/p><\/div><\/div>

For students<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Housing<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Health Information<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Basics<\/h1>\n\n\n
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The International Center<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The International Center is your home away from home\u2014a place where you can make friends, attend social gatherings, and ask questions.<\/p>\n\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

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\"A<\/div>

Social Security and Driver\u2019s License<\/h2>

Apply for a Social Security number and get a Rhode Island driver\u2019s license or state ID.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

What you\u2018ll need<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n

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\"A<\/div>

English Language Support<\/h2>

We offer undergraduate and graduate English academic classes and free English classes.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Master the Language<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Global Gatherings<\/h2>

Global Gatherings bring the URI community together to learn and share across cultures.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Mark Your Calendar<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Request a Letter<\/h2>

You will need a letter confirming your enrollment and visa status for getting a social security card, and more.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Request an Address Change<\/h2>

All international students and scholars must notify our office of a change in their address.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We’re here to help<\/h1>\n

Office of International Students and Scholars
\nOffice Hours:<\/strong>
\nMonday – Friday
\n8:30am – 4:30pm Eastern Time<\/p>\n

International Center, 3rd FL<\/strong>
\n37 Lower College Road
\nKingston, RI, 02881
\nPhone: 401.874.2395
\nissoff@etal.uri.edu<\/p>\n

Follow us on social media!
\nInstagram – uri_intl
\nX – uri_intl
\nFacebook – URI Office of International Students & Scholars<\/p>\n

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