I-20 and
Student Visa Application

Work with the Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS) to receive your I-20 and start the student visa application process as soon as possible. Email us if you have any questions at issoff@etal.uri.edu.

Official
Academic Documents

If you submitted unofficial scans/copies of your academic documents for admission, you MUST submit official attested copies of these documents no later than August 1, 2026. Please forward an updated official transcript to our office when you have completed all current coursework. Failure to adhere to these requirements will result in the revocation of your admission and cancellation of your I-20.

Virtual
Pre-Arrival Sessions

Join our Virtual Pre-Arrival Series for New Undergraduate International Students. All events take place during Eastern Time (ET). This series will help you prepare for your arrival in the U.S., connect you with valuable resources to support your transition and adjustment to URI, and introduce you to your fellow peers. We can’t wait to meet you soon!

Zoom Sessions for International Degree-seeking Undergraduate Students

Our Pre-Arrival Zoom Info Sessions will guide you through the visa process and introduce you to programs designed to support your cultural, social, and academic experience.

• Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 9–10 a.m .(ET): Getting Started, Part I: Register 
• Thursday, June 5, 2025, 12–1 p.m. (ET): Getting Started, Part II: Register
• Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 9–10 a.m. (ET): Cultivating a Healthy Lifestyle at URI: Register
• Thursday, July 10, 2025, 12–1 p.m. (ET): Cultivating a Healthy Lifestyle at URI: Register
• Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 12–1 p.m. (ET): What I Wish I Had Known: Register
• Thursday, July 24, 2025, 9–10 a.m. (ET): What I Wish I Had Known: Register
• Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 12–1 p.m. (ET): Pre-Arrival Q&A with OISS Staff: Register
• Thursday, August, 7, 2025, 9–10 a.m. (ET): Pre-Arrival Q&A with OISS Staff: Register

For sessions offered to exchange students and graduate students, please visit the Office of International Students & Scholars (OISS) website for more information.

International
Welcome Week

Attend International Welcome Week Events: August–September 2026.
International Welcome Week and Orientation is for all incoming international and exchange students beginning their studies in the Fall 2026 semester. Our Orientation week is filled with engaging events designed to help you connect, learn, and thrive—from campus tours unveiling hidden gems, to interactive workshops and social gatherings! [More information about Welcome Week and Move-In day coming in March 2026.]