"I want to be a leader who can cause positive change in the lives of as many people as possible."
- Oumou Ly '13

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
St. Mary's Hall 107
Tel: (800) 263-0545 or
(650) 508-3600
Fax: (650) 508-3426
E-mail: admiss@ndnu.edu
M-Th 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
F 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

International Students

Pre-Arrival Information

  • Review your I-20 document when you receive it and check that all the information is correct (spelling of your name, your birth date, program dates, etc)
  • Pay SEVIS fee
  • Locate your local U.S. consulate and schedule an appointment for a visa interview
  • Create a folder for all your important documents and make extra copies of all your immigration documents
  • Carefully read the international orientation information
  • Visit your doctor and get a health check-up
  • Review the following:
  • Check the Housing and Residence Life website for information about living on campus
  • Arrange for travel to the U.S. and plan to arrive at least one week before the first day of orientation
  • Plan your finances and make arrangements with your local bank about banking options overseas
  • Arrange for travel from airport to your local U.S. housing
  • Graduate students: make contact with your major advisor to register for classes
  • Undergraduate students- attend summer orientation session through Center for Student Leadership
  • Review frequently asked questions:

Post-Arrival Information

  • Check in with DSO and bring passport, I-94 card, and any other international paperwork
  • Attend new international student orientation
  • Locate permanent housing and update your local address
  • Log into NDNU email through Campus Portal
  • Research bank options
  • Research mobile phone options
  • Research public transportation