Pre-Arrival Checklist for Graduate International Students All items below are mandatory to complete before your arrival.
Your Merrimack E-mail Account Activate your Merrimack email by changing your password (visit http://mackapps.merrimack.edu)
Visas Pay the SEVIS fee (visit http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901) Apply for your F1 visa (Students from Canada will receive this upon entering into the United States)
Health Care and Insurance Submit your Health Forms as soon as possible (Chinese Students – bring yellow/red books to show immunization records) Waive health insurance (if applicable)
Items to Bring when Traveling to the United States Passport Valid Student Visa (Canadian students will receive a Visa upon entering the U.S.) Valid I-20
Flight and Accommodations Submit your flight information at bit.ly/gradflightinfo Let us know if you need to book a hotel room at a discounted rate while you secure housing. We can reserve you a room. Email us at oip@merrimack.edu.
Contact Your Advisor
Merrimack College
International Graduate Student Guide