{"id":3794,"date":"2021-12-09T11:31:19","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T16:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/newram\/?page_id=3794"},"modified":"2026-02-18T13:37:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T18:37:47","slug":"international-student-checklist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/newram\/checklists\/international-student-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"International Student Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading fullwidth\">International Student Checklist<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading fullwidth\">AFTER YOU HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth \"><strong>Please make sure to check either the<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/newram\/checklists\/first-year-checklist\/\"> first-year<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/newram\/checklists\/transfer-checklist\/\">transfer<\/a> checklist and complete the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-tabs-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-tabs  \">\n<section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>I-20 and<br \/>\nStudent Visa Application<\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth \"><strong>Work with the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/global\/office-of-international-students-and-scholars\/\">Office of International Students &amp; Scholars (OISS)<\/a><\/strong> to receive your I-20 and start the student visa application process as soon as possible. Email us if you have any questions at <a href=\"mailto:issoff@etal.uri.edu\">issoff@etal.uri.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Official<br \/>\nAcademic Documents<\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth \"><strong>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.<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>Virtual<br \/>\nPre-Arrival Sessions<\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth \"><strong>Join our Virtual Pre-Arrival Series for New Undergraduate International Students<\/strong>. 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\u2019t wait to meet you soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth \"><strong>Zoom<\/strong> <strong>Sessions for International Degree-seeking Undergraduate Students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth \">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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Thursday, June 4, 9\u201310 a.m.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Getting Started.\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/uri-edu.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/ufgAZtDaT8uInk1EJ7DUpA__;!!Jh1S!iEqssYVarNqaQ4GaSkBwKXYOMNH9MrrfxFfNNGbNW6UrL8XmNY0FEUHhpT2769A7Kxiw55F0RimhuHFG0lj3$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register here<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thursday<\/strong>, <strong>July 9, 9\u201310 a.m.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Cultivating a Healthy Lifestyle at URI.\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/uri-edu.zoom.us\/j\/91628701426?pwd=pbRGnvhj7rp4kUjMkoGhE0Evm7UfwO.1__;!!Jh1S!iEqssYVarNqaQ4GaSkBwKXYOMNH9MrrfxFfNNGbNW6UrL8XmNY0FEUHhpT2769A7Kxiw55F0RimhuOsAM8al$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register here<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Thursday<\/strong><\/strong>, <strong>July 30, 9\u201310 a.m.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 What I Wish I Had Known\u2026\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/\/uri-edu.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/40nd6er8QtaxPAgwfSbBOw__;!!Jh1S!iEqssYVarNqaQ4GaSkBwKXYOMNH9MrrfxFfNNGbNW6UrL8XmNY0FEUHhpT2769A7Kxiw55F0RimhuOQl0BLf$\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register here<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth \">For sessions offered to exchange students and graduate students, please visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/global\/office-of-international-students-and-scholars\/\">Office of International Students &amp; Scholars (OISS)<\/a><\/strong> website for more information.<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-tab \"><h1>International<br \/>\nWelcome Week<\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong>Attend International Welcome Week Events<\/strong>: <strong>September 2-8, 2026&nbsp;<\/strong><br><strong>International Welcome Week and Orientation<\/strong> 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\u2014from campus tours unveiling hidden gems, to interactive workshops and social gatherings! <\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/urioiss\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/newram\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2096\/confetti_stripe.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Office of International Students &amp; Scholars <\/h2><p>Connect with us on Facebook (\/urioiss)<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Go now<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uri_global\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/newram\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2096\/confetti_stripe.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>URI Global Initiatives<\/h2><p>Follow us on Instagram @uri_global<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Go now<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth \"><strong>Need Assistance?<\/strong> If you have any questions or face delays due to visa appointments, don&#8217;t hesitate to reach out. Our <strong>Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS)<\/strong> is here to support you:<br><strong>Email:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:issoff@etal.uri.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">issoff@etal.uri.edu<\/a><br><strong>Phone:<\/strong>&nbsp;401.874.2395<br><strong>Address:<\/strong>&nbsp;International Center, 3rd Floor, 37 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>International Student Checklist AFTER YOU HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED Please make sure to check either the first-year or transfer checklist and complete the following: Need Assistance? If you have any questions or face delays due to visa appointments, don&#8217;t hesitate to reach out. Our Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) is here to support you:Email:&nbsp;issoff@etal.uri.eduPhone:&nbsp;401.874.2395Address:&nbsp;International [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2556,"featured_media":0,"parent":9,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-3794","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/newram\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3794","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/newram\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/newram\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/newram\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2556"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/newram\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3794"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/newram\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3794\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7249,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/newram\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3794\/revisions\/7249"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/newram\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/newram\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3794"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}