Steps to complete

Due

#1- Go to your Activity Page, accept your offer & set-up your Dukes e-mail account

Apr. 15

#2- Read Obtaining your I-20 form & visa

Apr. 17

#3- Read Finance webpage:
- Identify 2 Graduate Assistantships (GA) positions in the JMU Jobs page
- Apply for GA (if applicable)
- Read Bringing your dependents handout (if applicable)

Apr. 18

#4- Start your housing search: Identify 3 different housing options

Jun. 01

#5- Start completing your JMU Immunization Form

Jun. 03

#6- Acquire a free Sim Card to use your cell phone in the US

Jun. 08

#7- Housing: Reach out to different property managers

Jun. 10

#8- Look into your arrival options

Jun. 15

#9- Deadline: Provide your financial documents to isss@jmu.edu

#10- Deadline: Schedule your visa interview, by completing the DS-160 form

#11- Learn about Madison Money Manager and setting up an instalment plan

Jul. 20

#12- Prepare your visa interview

Jul. 22

#13- Save the date and timing of the ISSS orientation sessions in your calendar

Jul. 25

#14- Secure $4,000 to bring wth you in person to get settled

Aug. 02

#15- Submit JMU Immunization Form

Aug. 05

#16- Deadline: Attend your visa interview

#17- Contact your leasing office for move-in instructions, payment info., etc

Aug. 06

#18- Plan the details of your trip:
- Reserve your Virginia Breeze / Megabus seat
- Arrange your overnight stay
- Arrange for a pick up from the JMU Megabus station

Aug. 08

#19- Deadline: Complete the ISSS Pre-departure Checklist  and provide the outcome of your visa interview

#20- Update your academic dept. and GA supervisor when you plan to arrive and find our what they expect you to do

Aug. 10

#21- Deadline: Must have visa in hand