Before You Arrive

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Congratulations, and welcome to LSU Global!

Soon you will be on the exciting LSU campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Before you arrive, complete the steps below to avoid common issues and delays for international students.

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We have a team of dedicated personal advisors to answer all your questions and ensure you have a smooth transition to the university.

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Your Pre-Arrival Checklist

After you receive the electronic copy of your I-20, complete the following steps before booking your visa appointment:

Schedule a free visa information and preparation session with your personal Enrollment Advisor.
Check that the details on your I-20 are correct (including your date of birth) and make sure your name is the same as it appears on your passport.
Prepare the documents you will need to take to the embassy when attending your visa interview.

After you complete the above steps, you should apply for your visa as soon as possible. It requires an interview with the U.S. Embassy and can sometimes take several weeks to schedule.

Complete your Visa Application.
Pay your I-90 (SEVIS) fee.
Visit usembassy.gov to learn more about scheduling your visa appointment, what to expect when you arrive, and the documentation you need to take with you.
Notify your personal Enrollment Advisor of the date and Embassy of your visa appointment.
Watch these videos to help you apply for your visa and prepare for your interview:

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When purchasing your ticket to your new city, plan to arrive on or before your scheduled move-in day. Once you book your travel, visit https://global.lsu.edu/arrival to enter your travel itinerary and confirm your free airport pickup if required. Airport transfer is available at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) or Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). These important details will help the campus team prepare for your arrival and make your big day go as smoothly as possible.

Academic Accelerator


	Spring 2020	Summer 2020	Fall 2020
Application Deadline	December 13, 2019	N/A	July 15, 2020
Payment Deadline	December 22, 2019	N/A	July 28, 2020
Move-In Date	January 5, 2020	N/A	August 11, 2020

Extended Accelerator


	Spring 2020	Summer 2020	Fall 2020
Application Deadline	December 13, 2019	May 8, 2020	July 15, 2020
Payment Deadline	December 22, 2019	May 19, 2020	July 28, 2020
Move-In Date	January 5, 2020	June 2, 2020	August 11, 2020

International Direct


	Spring 2020	Summer 2020	Fall 2020
Application Deadline	December 13, 2019	May 8, 2020	July 15, 2020
Payment Deadline	December 22, 2019	May 19, 2020	July 28, 2020
Move-In Date	January 5, 2020	June 2, 2020	August 11, 2020

Pre-Sessional English


	Spring 2020	Summer 2020	Fall 2020
Application Deadline	December 13, 2019	May 8, 2020	July 15, 2020
Payment Deadline	December 22, 2019	May 19, 2020	July 28, 2020
Move-In Date	January 5, 2020	June 2, 2020	August 11, 2020

Pay Your Tuition and Fees

To help avoid delays with enrollment, make your tuition and fees payment in full two weeks before you arrive. When you begin, have your acceptance letter in front of you, as you will need to refer to the information in the letter.

Flywire by Peer Transfer: Please visit LSU’s flywire portal to complete the transfer process. Please note that you can not use a U.S. credit card or U.S. bank account.

Complete The Required Form

You will need to complete and submit the following form before your arrival.

Immunization Form: Complete this mandatory health and immunization from prior to your arrival, as required by law.

Bring Your Immigration Documents:

All incoming LSU Global students are required to submit all of the immigration documents prior to enrolling in classes.

You must complete the following items before being permitted to begin your classes at LSU:

Attend mandatory orientation at LSU Global (date and time are listed in your acceptance letter from LSU Global)
Submit completed Immunization Form to LSU Global (this must be completed, signed and stamped by your medical doctor)
Submit proof of health insurance to LSU Global

Bring the following documents to the LSU Global orientation:

Original and valid passport
Original Form(s) I-20
F-1 visa (stamped on your passport)/F-2 visa (for dependents)
Copy of your Form I-94 (to print your Form I-94, please visit i94.cbp.dhs.gov)

Note: If you have not submitted original financial documents (no photocopies) before your I-20 was issued, you will be required to bring them with you when you attend the LSU Global orientation.