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New Students

Additional Information

Students transferring to UNC-Chapel Hill from another U.S. Institution
Students changing non-immigrant status to F-1 or J-1
Students in other Immigration statuses

Links to Admissions Offices

Undergraduate Admissions Office
Graduate Admissions Office

New Students

Step 1: Submit the New Student Questionnaire
Step 2: Prepare Financial Support Documents
Step 3: Complete the Request for Form I-20/DS-2019
Step 4: Receive the Form I-20 or DS-2019
Step 5: Pay the SEVIS Fee
Step 6: Obtain the F-1/J-1 Visa Stamp
Step 7: Arrival Planning
Step 8: Enter the U.S.
Step 9: Check-In with ISSS
Step 10: Attend Orientation
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

Address

International Student and Scholar Services
Fedex Global Education Center, Rm 2004
UNC-Chapel Hill, CB# 5240
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-5240
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Office Hours

Office hours : Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm (except University Holidays)

Contact

Email: isss@unc.edu
Phone: 919-962-5661
Fax: 919-962-4282
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