All international students coming to ODU for the first time 和 international students returning to start a new academic program must check in with 签证 & Immigration 服务 Advising (签证). An "international student" is an individual from another country who does not have a green card or a U.S. 护照.
For incoming NEW students, check-in 将在网上进行.
国际 students returning to start a new academic program can check-in with us virtually.
Required Documents for Check-in for F-1 和 J-1 Students:
- 完成 登记表格 用你的U.S. address (even if temporary)
- A copy of your 护照 ID page
- 所有签证文件(如.g. current 和 previous I-20/DS-2019s, 签证邮票, proof of visa status change, etc.)
- 你的 I-94入境记录
- For new graduate assistants: your offer letter with all of the required information
- For student athletes: a copy of your scholarship letter
- For SACM students: a copy of your current financial guarantee
国际 Students on a visa status other than F or J
If you are an international student 和 your visa status is not F or J please complete the 登记表格 然后发邮件到 签证 along with any proof of visa status (I-797 approval notice, 签证邮票, etc.)
FALL 2024 check-in date: Thursday, July 25, 2024
Please see the required documents list above for a list of the documents that you will need to check in. If you are a Transfer student, please fill out the Transfer-In Form before filling out the Check-In form. You must receive an ODU I-20 in order to check in.
If you plan to transfer out, please fill out the Transfer Out Form. Please note that if you will be immediately transferring upon arrival, you will have to meet with 国际招生 first to discuss you plans.
ALL new students will be required to attend the in-person Required Information Session on August 26 at 12pm. When filling out the Online Check in Form, students will also be required to sign the Student Responsibilities Under SEVIS acknowledgement as part of the 登记表格 和 upload copies of their I-20/DS-2019 (if F-1/J-1), 护照 biographical page, 签证邮票, I-94, 和 GA Offer Letter/ Athletic 援助 Agreement/ SACM Financial Guarantee/ other scholarship documents (if applicable). Non-F-1/J-1 visa holding students can upload their I-797 or other documents relating to their visa in lieu of the I-20/DS-2019.
In-Person Required Information Session
- 8月26日星期一
- 下午12点至2点
- Webb Center North Cafeteria
If you have a 研究生/教学 Assistantship, you MUST come in person to complete employment paperwork. Please register for a day on the Check In form.
You must be on time at 1 p.m. or you will have to come another day. Please check if you were hired by ODU or ODU研究基金会 和 attend the appropriate day.
就业 Paperwork Dates 和 Times
January 3-January 25 (Monday-Thursday)
- ODU: Monday or Wednesday 1 - 2:30 p.m.
- ODURF: Tuesday or Thursday 1 - 2:30 p.m.
If you are a student Athlete, you MUST come in person to complete tax paperwork.
You can select any day from January 3-January 25 (Monday-Thursday) 和 must come before 12:00pm or you will have to come back on a different day. Please register for a day on the Check in form.
