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Admitted International Students

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Congratulations!

Admitted International Students

Welcome to Quinnipiac! We are excited to welcome you to our Bobcat family. We are committed to helping you in your transition to study in the United States.

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Take the Next Step to Becoming a Bobcat

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Step 1: Apply for Your Student Visa

To enter the U.S., most foreign nationals will need a passport from their home country and a U.S. visa in their passport. Degree-seeking students and dual-degree students will usually hold F-1 Visas. Visiting exchange students will usually hold J-1 Visas. Some students are dependents of parents already in the U.S. on a visa (H-4, L-2, A-2, etc.). The Quinnipiac International Admissions Office will issue the immigration form (I-20 or DS-2019), which you will need before applying for your U.S. student visa.

Learn more about the visa application process

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Step 3: Log Into Q-Start

Q-Start is our on-boarding platform for new, incoming international students, to help you with every step you need to take to start your journey at Quinnipiac. Q-Start has your complete pre-arrival checklist, and will walk you through steps such as registering for classes, completing health forms, signing up for a tuition payment plan, reviewing the housing contract, and completing placement assessments. 

New students will have access to the site once they pay a deposit or are approved for a deposit waiver.

Undergraduate Q-Start

Graduate Q-Start

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Preparing to Arrive in the U.S.

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We are here to guide you through the process for arriving in the United States, including when to arrive and what to expect at the port of entry.

Traveling to the U.S.

It is important to be familiar with the travel options to the U.S. and to Quinnipiac, as well as what you can expect as you proceed through U.S. immigration at your port of entry. Please review this information carefully as you make your travel plans and again prior to your departure.

Learn more about traveling to the United States

 

Attend Orientation

All incoming international students arrive early to the university for International Student Orientation. This mandatory program is a great opportunity to get to know Quinnipiac and your fellow classmates. 

Learn more about International Student Orientation and mark your calendar

 

Immigration Check-In

Once you arrive to the U.S, an important step is to complete Immigration Check-In with our Office of International Students and Scholars. This is required for F-1 and J-1 visa holders.  

Learn more about the Immigration Check-In process

 

Connect with classmates

Our Global Partners Program connects new undergraduate international students with current Quinnipiac students who will help you settle into your new home and feel welcomed into our global Bobcat community.

New graduate students are paired with International Graduate Fellows—current graduate students who can support your transition to life in Connecticut and at Quinnipiac.

Both Global Partners and International Graduate Fellows will reach out to you in the months before your arrival to offer guidance, answer questions, and help you feel prepared for your journey to QU.

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Additional Information

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