Arrival and Check-In

The Center for International Services looks forward to welcoming you on campus! Please complete the International Student Check-In Process by following the instructions below. If you have any questions, please email the Center for International Services  or call 315.443.2457.

1. Complete Incoming Student Required Tasks

With multiple deadlines before the start of the semester, all students have a required tasks list to complete. Please visit the New Student Programs Required Tasks webpage for more information, including deadlines and instructions. This list also includes activating your NetID and Password and activating your Syracuse University Email Account. 

2. Check-In After Arriving in the U.S.

You will need to upload electronic copies of your immigration documents when completing your international student check-in request (step 3).

  1. Save electronic copies of the following.
    • Passport biodata page.
    • Most recent U.S. visa. (Citizens of Canada and Bermuda should upload a copy of the most recent U.S. entry stamp in your passport if you do not have a U.S. visa.)
    • DS-2019, if not issued by Syracuse University.
    • F-2 or J-2 dependents’ passports and visas (if any).
  2. Retrieve your I-94 Arrival Record (not Travel History) and save an electronic copy. If no I-94 Arrival Record is found, save an electronic copy of the “No record found for traveler” search result.
  3. Return to this page and complete the remaining steps.

Using your NetID and password, log in to MySlice and update the following information under “My Profile.”

  • Unless living on campus, add the U.S. address where you will be living this semester in the “Current” address type. On-campus addresses will be added to MySlice by the Student Living team.
  • Add your U.S. cell phone number as a preferred number.
  • Add emergency contacts in your home country and in the U.S., if any.

Complete the Check-In Request in the International Student/Scholar Portal in MySlice.

  • Log in to MySlice using your Syracuse University NetID and password.
  • On your “Student Home” page, select the “International Student/Scholar” tile.
  • Go to the Student Request Center at the top right of the page, then select the “Check-In” button and follow the instructions for completing the check-in process.
  • Select “Next” to move through the Check-In Request, and then select “Submit” to submit your request after you have completed the questionnaire and uploaded copies of your documents.

All international students must attend one Immigration Overview Session after completing the electronic Check-In.

Spring 2025

Graduate Immigration Overview Sessions

  • Date(s)
    • Friday, Jan. 3
    • Monday, Jan. 6
    • Wednesday, Jan. 8
  • Time: 2-3 p.m.
  • Location: 114 Bird Library (Peter Graham Scholarly Commons)

Undergraduate Immigration Overview Sessions

Immigration Overview Sessions for undergraduate students will be scheduled as part of the International Undergraduate Orientation Program (Jan. 10-12).

3. Prepare for and Attend Orientation Sessions

Learn more on the Orientation webpage.