Information For Accepted Students

Upon acceptance, you will need to submit a color copy of your passport, proof of financial support and a financial affidavit form. Instructions can be found under our admission requirements. Before moving to the next step, review your documents to make sure all information is accurate.

Pay the I-901 SEVIS fee to apply for a visa and schedule an interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate. You can find more information about this process through U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Search the U.S. government’s database for consulates and embassies to find the best location to have your visa interview.

Whether you are obtaining an F-1 or J-1 visa, you will need to complete the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (DS-160).

The process for scheduling an interview varies by U.S. embassy or consulate. You can find country-specific information on travel.state.gov.

Required documents vary by country, but you will typically be asked to bring your passport, at least one passport-sized photo, an I-901 receipt, your I-20 or DS-2019 and financial documents. Review the travel.state.gov website to make sure you have all the documents you need for the interview.

After you sit for your scheduled interview, it may take a while to be notified of the results. We are not able to check the status of your visa on your behalf. Applicants are notified of the result before SNHU is, so make sure you let us know when you have received your visa.

Your doctor must complete the medical record forms included in your acceptance packet. All international students (ESL, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral) taking classes on campus must complete the following health requirements:

• Medical history summary form
• Physical exam report within 24 months of expected start date
• Tuberculosis screen and official tuberculosis test results (skin, blood or chest x-ray report) completed no more than 6 months before arrival
• Proof of immunization against measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, hepatitis B, meningitis and varicella

Students must provide this information prior to check in and orientation for their first term. Failure to do so will prevent registration of future academic terms. Lack of compliance can delay your move to campus or your start date. You can review the full university policy.

All international students are required to purchase the health insurance policy provided by SNHU unless you have an equivalent U.S. policy through your government scholarship or parent/spouse working in the U.S. or Canada. Insurance will be billed to your SNHU account on a regular basis. Please make sure to carry proof of insurance at all times.

• Required documents must be original and translated into English
• Students must contact their health care provider prior to their arrival at SNHU
• If students are not able to submit the required documents on mySNHU, they may contact the wellness center at +1.603.645.9679 or wellness@snhu.edu for assistance

Have your doctor complete the medical record forms included in your acceptance packet. Follow the steps below to submit these requirements:

1. Log in to mySNHU
2. Scroll to the bottom of the home page and click on “Patient Portal/Medical Records” under the “wellness” heading
3. Complete all forms under “Required Forms,” including the “SNHU Medical Record Form”
4. Click the “Upload” tab to submit your documentation

If you have medical or health-related questions, you can reach out to the wellness center at +1.603.645.9679 or email wellness@snhu.edu. If you’re seeking disability support, please provide official translated documentation to our Campus Accessibility Center at cac@snhu.edu or call +1.603.644.3118 with questions.