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International Student Support

New Student Orientation

International Students, congratulations on your acceptance to Haverford College!

Currently, the International Students Orientation (ISO) is scheduled to begin on Saturday, August 24, 2019 and will continue thru noon on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. ISO is independent of Customs Week and will not conflict with those events. More detailed information will be sent to all international students between June 1 and June 10, 2019. Students are highly discouraged from purchasing airline tickets before being granted visas to travel to the U.S.A. Keep in mind that a visa application can be approved or denied.

I-20 Form, Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant Student Status

The International Students Support office will be in contact with all potential F-1 visa carries regarding the processing of I-20 Forms. Students are encouraged not to purchase airline tickets until their visa applications are approved. The I-20 Forms will be processed and sent in ample time for students to apply for visas. ISSO thanks you in advance for your cooperation and understanding as we wrap up this semester.

2018 Checklist

  1.   Download the ISO Overview letter to read.
  2.   You will receive a number of documents related to ISO in an email with the subject line: "Haverford College International Student Orientation Information". Please ensure you carefully read all the documents attached to that email.
  3.   Familiarize yourself with the documents you will need to enter the United States (passport, visa, and I-20 form).
  4.   Obtain F-1 visa and I-20 form.
  5.   Review health insurance. Note: International students with an F-1 or J-1 visa are required to pay for SHIP (Student Health Insurance Plan).
  6.   Make travel arrangements to ensure your on-time arrival for ISO.
  7.   Arrange for lodging if you will be arriving before Saturday, August 25.
  8.   Consider purchasing travel insurance to cover medical emergencies, personal liability, property insurance, loss, etc.
  9.   Place the following items in a safe place and carry with you while traveling: SEVIS I-20 form with your valid passport, SEVIS fee receipt, documentation of financial resources, and airline tickets or voucher.
  10.   Bring one complete set of copies of all your documents to Haverford for your file in the ISSO.
  11.   Leave a complete set of copies of all your documents with your parents/guardians.
  12.   Complete the ISO registration form by July 15, 2018.
  13.   Email your travel itinerary to Natasha Weisz.
  14.  If you have parents/family arriving on campus with you on Saturday, August 25 please email Natasha Weisz with their names and any dietary restrictions.
  15.   Provide your parents/guardians with the ISSO phone number: (610) 896-2960.
  16.   Ensure you have placed identification tags on your luggage that include Haverford College’s address and ISSO phone number.
  17.   Be prepared to meet your Haverford College financial obligations; payment is due in August for the Fall semester and in January for the Spring semester.

Note: Visit the First-Year Dean’s Blog for additional items that must be completed by all incoming students.