Prospective Students

  How can I come to UGA?

  Obtaining a Visa

  Entering the US

  Other Requirements

  Immg. Procesing & Orientation

  SEVIS Fee

  Mandatory Insurance

  Current Students

  Sponsored Students

  Students on OPT

  Forms



Prospective Students - New at UGA


Mandatory Immigration Processing & New Student Orientation

All new international students, including students transferring from other U.S. institutions, must come to mandatory immigration processing and new student orientation. You must bring your passport and all immigration documents (I-20 or DS-2019, passport, I-94 card, and visa) with you in order to complete the required immigration processing.

During new student orientation, students will be given information about registering for classes, assisted with obtaining a Social Security Number, and provided with health insurance information, among other important issues for new students. Exact dates and activities for the entire New International Student Orientation were included in the “Georgia Bound” newsletter that was sent with your admissions documents and can be found at the International Student Life website at www.uga.edu/isl.


Office for International Student, Scholar & Immigration Services
110 E. Clayton Street, 4th Floor, Bank of America Building, Athens, GA 30602
visahelp@uga.edu   |  Phone: 706-425-3154   |  Fax: 706-425-3273