Newly Admitted First-Year Students

Congratulations on your admission to Middlebury College! International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) provides you with the documents necessary to apply for your U.S. F-1 (student) visa and coordinates Early Arrival for international students and U.S. students from abroad.

March 2009 Mailing includes:

International Student Pre-Arrival Guide

In addition to the international student population, ISSS also supports U.S. students who live abroad. U.S. students from abroad are invited to participate in Early Arrival and other ISSS sponsored events throughout the academic year.

U.S. Students from Abroad Pre-Arrival Guide

Enclosed within the guide are:

Information on applying for an I-20 and an F-1 visa
I-20 Application instructions
I-20 Application form
Early Arrival Registration Form
Friends of International Students Host Program form


Students who wish to transfer their I-20 and F-1 status from a U.S. high school must also complete the SEVIS Transfer Form.

The I-20 Mailing (mailed in May/June for September entrants, November for Feb entrants) includes:

Your I-20 form and information on the SEVIS fee,
Instructions on how to apply for an F-1 visa
(or, for Canadians, Instructions on entering in F-1 status)
F-1 International Student Guidelines


In addition, there is a variety of information sent to all newly admitted students. These mailings are posted at http://www.middlebury.edu/campuslife/events/orientation

Please see the links to the right for additional information, and contact us if you have any questions.

International Student and Scholar Services
Carr Hall
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT 05753

Phone: 802-443-5858
Fax: 802-443-2063
isss@middlebury.edu

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Last updated April 6, 2009

I-20 Forms & Info

Important Travel Reminders

Friends of International Students Host Program

ISO Handbook for new students

FAQs for Newly Admitted Students

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