International Student Resources

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ASU Graduate Admission Pre-arrival Check-List: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/international/admitted/travel

and an International Student Handbook with LOTS of information. Review those pages first! 

1. Visa and SEVIS:

• Visa application directions: https://issc.asu.edu/f-1j-1-students/travel/apply-visa 

• SEVIS check-in: https://issc.asu.edu/f-1j-1-students/sevis-check-in

• Prepare for SEVIS Check-in upon arrival by watching this how-to video:

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2. Insurance: 

ASU Health Insurance provides coverage for international students up to 4 weeks before the start of the semester. You can find more information here: https://eoss.asu.edu/health/billing-insurance/international-students

3. Find Housing:

• ASU housing Guide https://issuu.com/statepressmagazine3/docs/hg_draft_2022-23_final 

• Off-campus housing https://offcampushousing.asu.edu/

• SOS Housing Page on this site

4. Travel to the US:

• Travel to US https://issc.asu.edu/f-1j-1-students/traveling

• Another travel to US guide https://students.asu.edu/international-support/travel-and-transition 

• ASU Arrival Guide https://admission.asu.edu/sites/default/files/intl_i20_arrivalguidetrifold_web.pdf

Travel in Tempe:

• • Free Lyft from Airport: https://globallaunch.asu.edu/sites/default/files/lyft_code_instructions_2021.pdf 

  • Public Transportation: https://www.tempe.gov/government/engineering-and-transportation/transportation/bus-light-rail-paratransit-streetcar/orbit

  • Valley Metro (bus system): https://www.valleymetro.org/maps-schedules

  • Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) guide for personal vehicles: https://azdot.gov/motor-vehicles/driver-services/driver-license-information/foreign-applicants

  • ASU's Off Campus Housing Guide  pp 36-46 has a summary of transportation options

5. SEVIS Check-in:

• Visa application directions: https://issc.asu.edu/f-1j-1-students/travel/apply-visa 

• SEVIS check-in: https://issc.asu.edu/f-1j-1-students/sevis-check-in

6. Bank and Sim Cards:

• USA Bank Accounts - see International Student Handbook (page 5)

• Cell phone guide https://thecollegeinvestor.com/14679/best-cell-phone-plans-college-students/ and International Student Handbook (page 5)

• Nova Credit (Credit Card without SSN and using foreign credit score) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M0eQ2Z8jUJAYEl1HkryYlGdwSL74O1Ov/view

7. Get a SSN (if applicable)

• ISSC Social Security Number information: https://issc.asu.edu/f-1j-1-students/social-security 

8. Attend ASU International Student Orientation (Required)

•  International Arrival and Welcome .  Monday, August 19, 2024, registration required.  

• All new undergraduate, transfer and graduate international students are required to attend International Arrival and Welcome. This in-person event offers informative and interactive programs, and an overview of a wide variety of topics to help you learn more and prepare for life at ASU. You will receive more information via email.