Before You Start

Welcome To Auburn University!

Soon you will be on the beautiful Auburn University campus in Auburn, Alabama. Before you arrive, complete the steps below to avoid common issues or delays for international students.

Review your conditional offer letter and make sure that you have submitted all documents listed as missing.

Once all your documents are submitted, please submit your I-20 Request Form along with your financial statements as outlined in the Certificate of Finances.

• Undergraduate Certificate of Finances
• Graduate Certificate of Finances – General
• General English Certificate of Finances

The university will process your I-20 and email it to you as soon as possible – please expect a minimum of 10 business days.

As soon as you have your I-20, please Apply for Your Visa.

After you receive your I-20, complete the following steps before booking your visa appointment:

1. Schedule a free visa information and preparation session with your personal Enrollment Advisor.
2. Check that the details on your I-20 are correct (including your date of birth) and make sure your name is the same as it appears on your passport.
3. Prepare the documents you will need to take to the embassy when attending your visa interview.

After you complete the above steps, you should apply for your visa as soon as possible. It requires an interview with the U.S. Embassy and can sometimes take several weeks to schedule.

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Other links that international students find useful:

• Visa appointment and processing wait time
• Visa photo requirements
• Studying in the U.S.

When purchasing your airline ticket to Atlanta, plan to arrive on or before your scheduled move-in day.

We are so excited for you to join us on campus! To ensure a smooth transition to your new home, plan to arrive on or before your official move-in day. Airport transfer is available at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to take you to campus.

Once you book your flights, you must fill out the student arrival form. If your family is joining you, you must also complete the family arrival form.

For discounted international travel, click here

Making your payment a full two weeks before you arrive will avoid enrollment delays.

Flywire by Peer Transfer: To submit international and domestic ACH payments via Auburn’s Flywire portal:

• Flywire payment options include international wires, international credit cards, and other country specific payment options.
• Flywire guarantees the best exchange rates, offers 24/7 multilingual customer service, and provides payment tracking and an instant payment receipt.
• Flywire will be accepting U.S. bank accounts.

For student loan information, contact:

Please complete the following forms:

1. Immunization Form: Complete this mandatory health and immunization form prior to your arrival, as required by law, and bring it with you to campus.
2. FERPA Disclosure Form: Complete this form prior to your arrival.
3. AUB Liability Waiver.

Submit your Housing Form as soon as possible. Please choose the correct link (undergraduate or graduate) below:

Undergraduate
Graduate

There are many things to consider when preparing for university, let alone moving to a new country! To make your transition to the US easier, we’ve put together a list of everyday necessities.

We’ve partnered with campusSIMS to help connect you with mobile phone service. Get your US phone number in your home country and have service that’s ready to use as soon as you land. Click here to get your free SIM card.

campusSIMS helps international students get connected with mobile phone service in the US. Through campusSIMS’ exclusive partner Mint Mobile, students can sign up and get their US phone number while in their home country, and have mobile phone service ready to use as soon as they land.

Students can get low-cost, reliable mobile phone service starting at as low as $15 per month that includes:

• A free SIM card
• Unlimited talk and text
• High speed data
• Nationwide coverage on the fastest, most advanced network

For more information, visit campussims.com.