H E R E A R E Y O U R N E X T S T E P S

1. Inform us of your plan to enroll a. Complete the International Student Enrollment Confirmation Form on your application status page. It is important you carefully check all

information on this form for accuracy; errors and incomplete information may significantly hinder the visa application process.

b. If you have not already done so, submit a copy of your passport photo and information page(s), which should include your passport number and legal name.

2. Pay the $400 enrollment deposit The following payment options are acceptable: credit card (online through your Application Status Page), certified check, bank wire or Western Union. Contact Nicole Buenzli, Director of International Admissions, for more instructions if needed. Payment should be in U.S. dollars.

3. Review your I-20 or DS-2019

Confirm that all information is accurate and bring a copy to your visa interview.

4. After Depositing, Use Your New Voyager Account After you submit your deposit to Lawrence, you will have access to Voyager, Lawrence’s student records system. Visit your account often and you’ll find pre-registration materials, roommate assignments and housing information, arrival dates and times for fall term, and your bill.

If you misplace your Voyager username and password, please contact our Help Desk at helpdesk@lawrence.edu or 920-832-6570.

5. Choose a residence hall (available within two weeks of deposit date, complete as soon as possible)Complete the Housing Selection form and Housing Agreement form in Voyager. The Housing forms will be active about FIVE business days after your deposit has been received and processed.

6. Obtain your student visa

We encourage you to visit the website of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you will apply for your student visa. You should find out if there are any special instructions specific to that Embassy or Consulate and the processing time for most student visa applications at that location.

7. Send final school transcript (when it becomes available from your school)Your school should send these either through Naviance, Common Application or directly from their office by mail.

8. Complete medical history forms and receive physical examination from your doctor (due August 1)You will need to complete medical history forms with up to date vaccinations and have a physical examination prior to your arrival at Lawrence. These forms are available at go.lawrence.edu/1427.

9. Register for fall courses (late June/early July)For most new students, your first opportunity to register for fall courses will be in late June/early July. Be attentive to your Lawrence email and Voyager accounts for more information, including dates, about registration. There will be a final registration period after you arrive on campus for International Student Orientation.

10. Pay Term I fees (bill available late July, due August 1)One third of your fees (tuition, student activity fees, room, and board) are due by August 15. Bills will be posted to your Voyager account in late July. You will receive an email notifying you that your bill is available for review.

11. Arrive for International Student Orientation! International Orientation is required and begins Sunday, September 4, 2016. You should arrive on campus on Friday, September 2 or Saturday, September 3. More information about orientation and airport arrivals and pick-ups will be sent out via email during the summer.

Q U E S T I O N S ? C O N T A C T U S !

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The Visa Application ProcessYou should bring the following items to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate* when applying for your student visa:

1. A SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) I-20 (or DS-2019 for exchange visitors) “Certificate of Eligibility”2. A receipt stating you have paid the I-901 ‘SEVIS’ fee (see below)3. A complete non-immigrant visa application form (DS-156) or complete the electronic form (DS-160). Be certain to verify which form that particular

Consulate or Embassy accepts. This information and the form(s) are free and available from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate website. 4. Letter of admission from Lawrence University, and a copy of the 2015–16 International Student Enrollment Confirmation, which includes

information about your financial aid award.5. Evidence of means of financial support for at least the first year of study in the U.S. You should bring both originals and copies of all

relevant financial documents.6. Originals of your secondary school (and university, if applicable) records and examination results7. Originals of your SAT and/or TOEFL results8. One recent photograph, 3 cm by 3 cm9. A passport valid for at least six months after your proposed date of entry into the United States

*Canadian citizens entering the U.S. from Canada do not need to obtain a student visa from the Embassy or Consulate. Visas are approved at the U.S./Canada border upon entry into the U.S. Students should bring all forms with them for approval by border officials. Students are still required to pay the I-901 ‘SEVIS’ fee.

Paying the I-901 ‘SEVIS’ FeeAll students applying for F-1 or J-1 U.S. student visas must pay a nonrefundable I-901 ‘SEVIS’ fee before visiting the U.S. Embassy or Consulate to apply for a visa. The I-901 fee is $200 for F1 visa applicants and $180 for J1 visa applicants. Two different options are available to pay this fee.

Credit Card Payment (recommended option)Go to fmjfee.com/i901fee. Have your I-20 or DS-2019 available; you will need information from this form. Fill out Form I-901 online, enter the credit card information and submit the form electronically. Print at least two receipts. Take one to your visa appointment and save the other for your arrival in the United States. Please note that the credit card option is not available to citizens of all countries. Check the website for the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your native country to figure out alternative payment options. Western Union Payment (alternative option) If Western Union is available in your country, you may use these offices to pay the SEVIS fee using Western Union’s “Quick Pay.” Western Union is allowed to collect the SEVIS fee in local currency and transmit the payment and data to the U.S. government. Once you have visited Western Union and paid the fee, you will have access to your payment confirmation, which you should take with you to your visa appointment. Make a copy of your receipt and save it for your arrival in the United States. Visit ice.gov/sevis/i901/index.htm for detailed instructions on this process.

A Suggestion ...Visit your regional EducationUSA office! Most offer free informational sessions to help students prepare for the visa application process, as well as “What to Know Before You Go” sessions featuring international students currently enrolled in U.S. universities.

EducationUSA offices are located around the globe; to find the office closest to you, visit: educationusa.info/centers.php

Nicole Buenzli Director of International Admissions

nicole.buenzli@lawrence.edu920-832-7067 (phone) or 920-832-6782 (fax)

Annie SullivanAssistant Director of Admissions

annie.sullivan@lawrence.edu920-832-6778 (phone)

Leah McSorley Director of International Student Services

leah.d.mcsorley@lawrence.edu920-832-6509 (phone) or 920-832-7026 (fax)