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Stephanie Bias

Assoc. Director, International Student & Scholar Services

International Student Center #108, Tilghman House, Drew University

973-408-4961

sbias@drew.edu

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New Caspersen and Theology Students

Congratulations on your acceptance to Drew! In order to make sure that you have the smoothest arrival experience to campus, we are providing you with a full checklist detailing what you need to do next. Once you complete everything on this list, you can be confident that you are all set to begin your journey at Drew. Looking forward to seeing you on campus in the new semester!

THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL

Upcoming visa interview deadlines and prearrival tips.

Fall 2023 Visa Deadlines: Theological Students

CASPERSEN SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES

Upcoming visa interview deadlines and prearrival tips.

Fall 2023 Visa Deadlines: Graduate Students

Important Information

Estimated Cost for I-20 - Theo/CSGS
Complete the Enrollment Checklist
Visa Application Info

Submit The I-20 Application

The F-1 visa is the most common student visa type and is issued to students who are admitted to a full-time academic or language program at a US institution. In order to apply for the F-1 visa, you will need an I-20 from Drew. Please fill out the following I-20 Application Form so that your I-20 can be issued and mailed to you.

I-20 Application Form

Before Booking Your Flight

On Campus Arrival/Move In:
If living on campus, move-in is restricted to weekdays (Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM). No Saturday or Sunday move in OR arrival after 5PM. If you cannot make it to campus Monday-Friday or between the hours of 9AM and 5PM, you will need to stay in a hotel or find other accommodations. We also are not able to move international students into their on campus housing before dates listed for your program of study above.

If Living off campus, you can arrive into the United States up to 30 days from the program start date on your I-20.

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Orientation

Graduate Orientation programs are organized by the Graduate and Theological Schools. Please contact Graduate Admissions (gradm@drew.edu) for detailed information and schedules.

Fall 2023 Campus Reporting Dates:
Theological School New Int’l Student On Campus Arrival/Move In: Monday, July 24, 2023
On campus arrival/move in (Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM ONLY). No move in Saturday or Sunday!

REACH Program Start Date: Monday, July 31, 2023

Caspersen School of Graduate Studies New Int’l Student On Campus Arrival/Move In: Monday, August 21, 2023
On campus arrival/move in (Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM ONLY). No move in Saturday or Sunday!
Fall Semester Class begins: Monday, August 28, 2023