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This timeline is meant for new graduate international students to understand the many steps and suggestions that they need to take into consideration when they navigate their acceptance to JMU until their first few days on campus.
Students are accepted at different time of the year, and immigration procedures (amongst many others), take longer than others. This timeline is therefore meant to help you figure out which steps need to be completed, and in which order, but deadlines are time specific.
For more assistance and clarification, click on the specific links, and/or contact Thomas Lavenir for more information.
Steps to complete |
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#1- Go to your Activity Page, accept your offer & set-up your Dukes e-mail account |
Apr. 15 |
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#2- Read Obtaining your I-20 form & visa |
Apr. 17 |
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#3- Read Finance webpage: |
Apr. 18 |
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#4- Start your housing search: Identify 3 different housing options |
Jun. 01 |
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#5- Start completing your JMU Immunization Form |
Jun. 03 |
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#6- Acquire a free Sim Card to use your cell phone in the US |
Jun. 08 |
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#7- Housing: Reach out to different property managers |
Jun. 10 |
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#8- Look into your arrival options |
Jun. 15 |
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#9- Deadline: Provide your financial documents to isss@jmu.edu |
Jul. 15 |
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#10- Deadline: Schedule your visa interview, by completing the DS-160 form |
Jul. 21 |
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#11- Learn about Madison Money Manager and setting up an instalment plan |
Jul. 20 |
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#12- Prepare your visa interview |
Jul. 22 |
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#13- Save the date and timing of the ISSS orientation sessions in your calendar |
Jul. 25 |
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#14- Secure $4,000 to bring wth you in person to get settled |
Aug. 02 |
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#15- Submit JMU Immunization Form |
Aug. 05 |
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#16- Deadline: Attend your visa interview |
Aug. 01 |
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#17- Contact your leasing office for move-in instructions, payment info., etc |
Aug. 06 |
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#18- Plan the details of your trip: |
Aug. 08 |
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#19- Deadline: Complete the ISSS Pre-departure Checklist and provide the outcome of your visa interview |
Aug. 10 |
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#20- Update your academic dept. and GA supervisor when you plan to arrive and find our what they expect you to do |
Aug. 10 |
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#21- Deadline: Must have visa in hand |
Aug. 11 |
Congratulations for completing these steps!
Now go to the Graduate International Orientation page