Information for New Stanford International Students

Graduate programs orientation– September 15–23, 2008
Welcome letter from the I-Center staff for Graduate Students (2008)
2008 Orientation Schedule for New Graduate Students – pdf file updated 8/15/08

Undergraduate programs orientation– September 13–15, 2008
Welcome letter from the I-Center staff for Undergraduate Students (2008)
2008 Orientation Schedule for New Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate Parents Reception– Saturday, September 13 from 6 pm - 8 pm at Bechtel International Center

Links for new international students:

BEFORE YOU ARRIVE:

AFTER YOU ARRIVE :

Information on coming to study in the U.S., obtaining a visa and entry into the U.S.
SEVIS fee
Change of visa status information (eg. H-1B to F-1)
I-94 Form information (PDF file)
Graduate students ONLY
- Obtaining immigration documents
- F-1 visa: Initial entry information
- J-1 visa: Initial entry information
- Orientation Handbook for New International Graduate Students published by the Bechtel International Center
- Stanford Guide for New Graduate Students
- Homestay (Learn more about the pre-arrival program for which you may qualify)
Undergraduate students ONLY

Transportation to Stanford campus
Enrollment Hold information
Entering your address in Axess
Housing assignments at Stanford
Obtaining a Social Security number (SSN)
Obtaining an ITIN (for those ineligible for the SSN and receiving a fellowship and/or scholarship)
Obtaining a California drivers license
The Academic System: A Guide for International Students at Stanford University
Graduate students ONLY
- Graduate Student Information Center
- Stanford Graduate Student Handbook
- Bike Registration for Graduate Students:
  September 17, Wednesday, 10-3pm
  September 19, Friday, 10-12pm

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