New F-1 Student Online Check-In

International Student Services

All new and transfer international students are required to confirm their arrival to the United States, provide their U.S. address and phone information in order to activate their F-1/J-1 SEVIS records.

After your arrival in the United States, you must do the following:

  • Complete the Check-In Form below. 
    • You will upload a copy of your visa, I-94 Arrival Record or I-797 (for change of status students).
    • Enter your U.S. address and phone number
    • You will provide your U.S. local address (within the Tyler area) and U.S. phone number. Temporary or short-term addresses are accepted.
  • What's my deadline to complete these steps?
    Please do this as soon as possible after arrival to the United States, but no more than 30 days prior to your I-20/DS-2019 start date. 

    Students should complete this process before the first day of class or I-20/DS-2019 Program Start Date.

  • Failure to complete these processes by the deadline may result in a negative termination of your U.S. visa status. If you are having trouble completing this process, please visit our office.