Next Steps for Admitted International Students
Welcome!
Congratulations on your admission to Utah State University Eastern Campus!
- If you are an international applicant, not yet admitted, submit a request for information.
- If you have applied and paid the application fee, contact usuintl@usu.edu.
- If you have recently been admitted, please contact internationalstudents@usu.edu.
Please review these steps after your admission. If you have questions along the way, email internationalstudents@usu.edu.
Create your password for your Student ID (A-Number)
Visit MyID to create the password for your Student ID. You will need this to request your I-20.If you have any questions, follow these step‑by‑step instructions.
If you have difficulty after attempting to create your password, you can get help with a password reset.
Confirm Your Enrollment (select one)
Confirm Your Enrollment
(Coming to USU now)
Tell us you are coming to Utah State University!
Defer Your Admission
(Coming to USU later)
A deferral is for admitted students who have not started classes at USU, and need to delay their admission to a future semester.
Decline Your Offer
(Not coming to USU)
Declining your admissions offer withdraws your USU application, deactivates Admissions scholarships, and cancels your on-campus housing.
Housing
Secure your dorm or apartment as soon as you can before you arrive. Housing reservations fill up fast.
Request your I-20
Log into the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Portal using your Student ID (A-Number) and password.
Click on F/J Students and follow the instructions to upload your required documents for your I-20.
Ship your I-20
Request a shipping label for your I-20 if you prefer the hard-copy I-20. Review the detailed shipping instructions for help.
Once your I-20 is ready, we will ship it to you.
Pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee
Pay the I-901 Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) fee to activate your I-20/SEVIS record.
Save a copy of your I-901 SEVIS fee receipt to show for your visa appointment and records.
Complete your Visa application
Complete the form DS-160 (Online Visa Application) to schedule your visa appointment. Remember to check appointment wait times and application fees.
Schedule your Visa appointment
Locate a U.S. Embassy/Consulate location in your country near you and schedule an F-1 Visa appointment.
Prepare for your Visa interview
Review tips on successfully finishing the visa consular interview.
10 Points to Remember When Applying for a Student Visa
Student health and immunizations
USU Health Insurance meets all minimum requirements for F-1 and J-1 Visa holders.
Air & Ground Transportation
Schedule your air travel and plan to arrive at the Salt Lake International Airport.
The USU Eastern campus is approximately 2 hours from the Salt Lake City International Airport. Do your best to arrive in Price, Utah when your housing accommodation is open.
Make ground transportation arrangements with the Salt Lake Express Shuttle from the airport to Price, Utah prior to your arrival.
Complete online orientation
Before you register for classes, you will need to complete the online orientation. Online orientation will guide you on how to register for classes within MyUSU.
Review Academic & Registration Calendars for deadlines.
For information about paying tuition and fees, visit Tuition & Payment.
Check in after you arrive
When you arrive at USU Eastern, you are required to check in online using the ISSS Portal.
Refer to the Immigration Check-in Form video tutorial for help with the process.
Students transferring from another U.S. university or college are also required to check in, so paperwork can be completed.
Also complete the required online immigration orientation within the ISSS Portal.
Refer to the Immigration Orientation video tutorial.
In-Person international orientation
New incoming international students are required to participate in an in-person international orientation. This is a one day, in-person course (SLSC 1030) with additional follow-up required.
Date and time coming soon. Watch your email for in-person orientation information.
Connect with International Student Advisor
Kelsey Kaiser
Academic Advisor, Coordinator & DSO
Academic Advising
Connections course
Connections is a two-credit academic course designed to ease your transition to Utah State University by help you understand the purpose of higher education and how you can intentionally take advantage of the many opportunities and resources available to you as a college student.
- Find your why
- Understand your responsibilities as a student
- Develop a mindset of success and belonging
- Meet your mentors
- Maximize your opportunities