International Student & Scholar Services
Contact Information
Oluwatoyin Awoderu
Associate Director
International Student & Scholar Services
406
(860) 832-2054
ISSS@ccsu.edu

ISSS Advising Services

Form I-20 Processing

Congratulations on your acceptance to ÃûæÂÖ±²¥! This site provides information on steps to take before your arrival at ÃûæÂÖ±²¥.

We wish you all the best as you journey to the United States and ÃûæÂÖ±²¥, and look forward to welcoming you to International Student and Scholar Services at the Global Engagement and Interdisciplinary Education when you arrive.

  • Submit the appropriate Undergraduate Affidavit of Support or Graduate Affidavit of Support along with your admission application to undergraduate or graduate admissions.
  • Transferring from another academic institution in the U.S. as F-1 student, fill out the Transfer in Form and have the International Advisor at your previous school fax it to the Immigration Specialist at ÃûæÂÖ±²¥ (860) 832-2054.
  • Contact your previous school to release your SEVIS record to ÃûæÂÖ±²¥.
  • Your Form I-20 will be issued and mailed directly to you along with your admission packet as soon as your SEVIS record is released from your previous school.
  • Attend mandatory International Student Orientation (Orientation date and time is on your Form I-20).
  • Pre-Arrival Booklet

  • Submit the appropriate or Graduate Affidavit of Support along with your admission application to undergraduate or graduate admissions.
  • Once you are accepted to ÃûæÂÖ±²¥, a Form I-20 will be mailed directly to you along with your admission packet.
  • Pay your and print a SEVIS fee receipt for your record. The fee must be paid at least three business days before your appointment at the U.S. Embassy.
    • Your SEVIS ID number (N00XXXXXXXX) is located in the upper left corner of your Form I-20;
    • ÃûæÂÖ±²¥'s SEVIS school code is the last part of School Information box on page 1.
  • Make sure you have a valid passport.
  • Book an appointment at the nearest United States Embassy.
  • Attend mandatory International Student Orientation (Orientation date and time is on your Form I-20).
  • Pre-Arrival Booklet