International Student Checklist
AFTER YOU HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED
Please make sure to check either the first-year or transfer checklist and complete the following:
- 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.
- Connect to:
- 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.
| Virtual Session | Date and Time | Topic | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting Started | Tues. June 3, 9 a.m. | Apply for a visa, travel dates to URI, secure courses, housing, and meal plans. | Register Now |
| Getting Started | Thurs. June 5, 12 p.m. | Register Now | |
| Cultivating a Healthy Lifestyle at URI | Tues. July 8, 9 a.m. | Hear from current students as they share their experiences on balancing physical, mental, and social well-being including information on health services and insurance. | Register Now |
| Cultivating a Healthy Lifestyle at URI | Thurs. July 10, 12 p.m. | Register Now | |
| What I wish I had known... | Tues. July 22, 12 p.m. | A panel of current students will share their insights about helpful URI resources, the international student experience, culture shock, and the academic culture and the importance of getting involved. | Register Now |
| What I wish I had known... | Thurs. July 24, 9 a.m. | Register Now | |
| Pre-Arrival Q&A with OISS Staff | Tues. August 5, 12 p.m. | Join this helpful session to connect with staff from the Office of International Student and Scholar(OISS), ensure you have everything for yourjourney to URI and get answers to your last-minute questions. | Register Now |
| Pre-Arrival Q&A with OISS Staff | Thurs. August 7, 9 a.m. | Register Now |
- Attend International Welcome Week Events: August 27–September 2, 2025.
International Welcome Week and Orientation is for all incoming international and exchange students beginning their studies in the Fall 2025 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! - Move-in Day for all new international undergraduate and exchange students is on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Need Assistance? If you have any questions or face delays due to visa appointments, don’t hesitate to reach out. Our Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) is here to support you:
Email: issoff@etal.uri.edu
Phone: 401.874.2395
Address: International Center, 3rd Floor, 37 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881
See you in the fall!