The University of St. Thomas

International Admissions

Before You Leave Home

    Apply For A Student Visa

  1. Pay the U.S. government the SEVIS I-901 fee and print your receipt.
  2. Book a visa interview appointment at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
    3. For details about the appointment booking process, contact your U.S. embassy or consulate.  If you have specific questions about visas that are not answered by the embassy website, please contact the EducationUSA advising Center nearest you for individual guidance.
  3. Attend your visa interview appointment.
  4. Email us when you receive your student visa.
      

    5. Book A Flight

  5. Book your flight.  Plan to land Monday, August 26 in the morning or early afternoon.
  6. Email us your arrival date and time.
  7. If you must arrive late at night, consider booking a hotel room for a comfortable first night.
     

    8. Transcripts

  8. Undergraduates:  If you submitted any photocopied transcripts/exam scores with your application, or if you have received any updated grades/scores:
    9. Gather your official, original transcripts and originals and mail them to International Recruiting and Admissions immediately--or pack them in your carry-on luggage.
    You will not be allowed to register without them.

    Technology

  9. Set up your St. Thomas email account so you will be able to use computers on campus right away.
  10. Set up your "Murphy Online" account to take placement exams and be ready for class registration. 
  11. Take the online chemistry placement exam (undergraduates majoring in science).
     

    12. Personal

  12. Sign up for a Friendship Family.
    13. A friendship family will help you experience American culture and feel at home at St. Thomas.  A friendship family might show you around St. Paul (e.g. where to shop), help you move in, or invite you over for family dinners, holidays, or other social activities.

    As soon as you find out who your Friendship Family is, introduce yourself by email and give them your contact information.  You may also want to email them your arrival date and time.
  13. Contact your future roommates.
    14. We recommend talking about all areas including academics, sleep, expectations, conflict resolution, guests and anything else that is important to you in living with someone.
  14. Pack your luggage.