New students coming to Stevens have a lot to do, and require a lot of information. The International Student and Scholar Services office is sensitive to the fact that students coming to the U.S. for the first time may experience emotional and physical discomfort as they adjust to the new demands of living and studying in this country. We try to offer as much support as possible and assist them in this process. Stevens has many ethnic student organizations, both at the undergraduate and graduate level, that are very active on campus. Often these organizations are able to provide the initial community support to the new student. The links below will hopefully answer most of your questions. Please email Christopher Marra, or Courtney Cunningham if you have questions that didn't get answered. Thank You.
International Student Guide For All Undergraduate And Graduate Students
- International Student Guide
- To download student guide right click and save target as.
Full-time Requirements
- International Undergraduate and Graduate Students
- International Webcampus Students
Transfer Process
The first step to transferring to Stevens is to apply, and be accepted. Once you are accepted, you need the document listed below.
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Transfer Form signed by your current international advisor. The form can be downloaded from the forms page of our website www.stevens.edu/iss. In addition, you will need to ask your international advisor to release your records to us in SEVIS.
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If you are on Optional Practical Training, please be advised that issuance of a new I-20 for a new degree program will terminate the OPT, so you will want to wait until your OPT is completed before doing the school transfer.
Applying for a Visa
Destination USA (Official US Visa website maintained by US Dept. of State)
10 Points to Remember When Applying for a Nonimmigrant Visa (NAFSA.org)
Information on all Non-Immigrant Visas (US State Department website)
International Student Transfer Form
Local Hotel/Motel
List
Things For Graduate Student To Do After Arrival
- Click here to view Things To Do After Your Arrival.
- Click here to download PDF version of Things To Do After Your Arrival. (Right click, save target as)
Steps For Enrollment And Registration Process For Graduate Student
- Click here to view Steps For Enrollment And Registration Process.
- Click here to download PDF version of Steps For Enrollment And Registration Process.
Registrar
The Registrar's site has information on the courses offered this semester, links for online add/drop of courses, academic schedules and calenders, procedures and policies
Financial Aid
- Undergraduates
- Graduates: Assistantships
- Non-Stevens sources
Health/Medical Requirements
Health Insurance
Housing
This link provides general housing information, including who to contact to arrange for your housing here at Stevens. On-campus Housing for graduate students is available but not guaranteed. On-campus housing for the current semester may be full already, in which case if you wish to be placed on a waiting list, you may contact Cathy McGuire in the housing office. If you do not have housing arranged before arrival, be sure to make temporary arrangements to stay with relatives, friends, or at a nearby hotel.
Driver's License
WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING FOR A NEW JERSEY DRIVER’S LICENSE?
Students or their dependents interested in applying for a New Jersey driver’s license (or a state ID card) should visit the following website:
http://www.dmv.org/nj-new-jersey/dmv-drivers-license.php
There you will find information on required documents and procedures as well as a list of Motor Vehicle Commission locations where visa holders are permitted to apply. Be sure to take all your travel and immigration documents with you, including passport, I-20 or DS-2019 forms, and I-94 card.
DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES NEW LICENSING POLICIES.
WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING FOR A NEW YORK DRIVER’S LICENSE?
If you are living in New York, please see the following website for information on obtaining New York driver’s licenses:
http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/license.htm#newdrivers.
English as Second Language
All new graduate students are required to take an English placement exam upon arrival; and if needed, they will be enrolled in one of four Developmental English courses.
Financial Aid
- Undergraduates
- Graduates: Assistantships
- Non-Stevens sources
Health/Medical Requirements
Health Insurance
Status Information\Immigration Regulations
This link takes you to our page containing immigration regulations for F-1 students. It includes information on employment.
Social Security Numbers
- Our information
- Information on SSN at SSA.gov
- Frequently Asked Questions at SSA.gov
- Hoboken Social Security Office
Things To Do After Arrival
Steps For Enrollment
Applying for VISAs
Driver's License
English as Second Language
Financial Aid
Full-time Requirements
Health/Medical Requirements
Health Insurance
Housing
Status Info\Immigration
Registrar's Office
Social Security Numbers
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