International Advising
Congratulations on your decision to attend Union College! We are excited to welcome you to our global community. If you plan to attend Union in F-1 student status, you will need a Form I-20 which is issued by the International Advising Office. If you will attend in J-1 exchange visitor status, you will need a Form DS-2019, also issued from International Advising. Your immigration status determines which immigration document you receive and may affect certain requirements during your time in the United States. These documents are required to apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa, if you need one.
U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents do not need an F-1 or J-1 student visa to study at Union. Canadian citizens generally do not need a U.S. student visa to enter in F-1 or J-1 status, but they must still meet the applicable immigration requirements and obtain the appropriate immigration document (Form I-20), as well as pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee.
Shortly after submitting your enrollment deposit, you will receive access to a Union email account and instructions for completing the immigration document process. Begin this process as soon as possible after submitting your enrollment deposit so that you have enough time to receive your Form I-20 or DS-2019 and apply for a visa, if necessary.
