{"id":808,"date":"2015-08-18T14:42:04","date_gmt":"2015-08-18T18:42:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp.grad.uchc.uconn.edu\/?page_id=88"},"modified":"2025-04-23T13:13:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T17:13:50","slug":"international-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/graduate-school\/admissions\/international-students\/","title":{"rendered":"International Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>International Students Applying for a U.S. Visa<\/h3>\n<ul type=\"square\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/graduate-school\/admissions\/international-students\/pre-arrival-instructions\/\">Pre-arrival Instructions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/graduate-school\/admissions\/international-students\/applying-for-a-nonimmigrant-visa\/\">Applying for a Nonimmigrant Visa: Top 10 Points to Remember<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All visa processing for degree programs on the UConn Health campus go through the <a href=\"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/human-resources\/services\/international-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Office at UConn Health<\/a> in Farmington (<em>not<\/em> the ISSS Office at Storrs).<br \/>\nIf you have been accepted into a program and have specific questions regarding your visa, please contact <a href=\"mailto:dornenburg@uchc.edu\">Kaitlin Dornenburg<\/a><span> or <\/span><a href=\"mailto:akader@uchc.edu\">Amina Kader<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Settling In<\/h3>\n<p><strong>International Office Walk-In Advising:<\/strong><br \/>\n<span>Walk-in advising for international students and scholars is available in the Academic Building on\u00a0<\/span><strong>Thursdays from 2 to 3 p.m.<\/strong><span> in the Walker Conference Room (AG070). Walk-in advising is meant for quick questions (5-10 minutes). Examples of walk-in services include: travel advice, I-20\/DS-2019 signatures, document drop-off, etc.<br \/>\n<\/span>If you have an issue requiring an in-depth discussion, please contact the HR \u2013 International Office to make an appointment. Their office <span>is located at 16 Munson Road, 5th floor.\u00a0<\/span> Please email<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:dornenburg@uchc.edu\">Kaitlin Dornenburg<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>and<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:akader@uchc.edu\">Amina Kader<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>with any questions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Housing:<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/offcampushousing.uconn.edu\/resources\/article\/1134-signing-a-lease\" class=\"broken_link\">Signing a Lease<\/a>: a lease is a <em>legally binding<\/em> document, this page gives you some points to consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartments.com\/blog\/signing-an-apartment-lease-questions\" class=\"broken_link\">Questions to Ask Before Signing a Lease<\/a>\u00a0may also be helpful<br \/>\n&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/offcampushousing.uconn.edu\/resources\/article\/720-move-in-move-out-checklist\" class=\"broken_link\">Move In\/Move Out Checklist<\/a>: helpful hints for moving into and out of your apartment<br \/>\n&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartments.com\/blog\/what-happens-when-your-lease-is-up\" class=\"broken_link\">What Happens When Your Lease is Up?<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartments.com\/blog\/get-your-full-refund-the-dos-and-donts-of-security-deposits\" class=\"broken_link\">How to Get Your Security Deposit Back<\/a>: info on what a security deposit is, what can be deducted from it, and when\/how to get it back when you move out<\/p>\n<p><strong>Public Transportation<\/strong>:<br \/>\n<em>Local Buses<\/em>:<br \/>\nLocal buses are run by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cttransit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CT Transit<\/a>. Some specific links on their website that can be particularly helpful are:<br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cttransit.com\/trip-planner\">Trip Planner<\/a> (interactive trip planner shows what bus(es) to take, where to catch them, and estimated time of trip)<br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cttransit.com\/how-ride\">How to Ride<\/a> (info on how to find your stop, signaling to get off, how to identify the correct bus, understanding the schedule, etc)<br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cttransit.com\/fares\/where-buy\">Where to buy bus tickets and passes<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cttransit.com\/fares\/purchasing-and-using-fares-on-ctfastrak\">Purchasing and using fares on CTfastrak<\/a> (includes video)<\/p>\n<p><em>Trains and Regional Buses<\/em>:<br \/>\nFor regional and cross country travel by train or bus, you can travel out of the Hartford Terminal at 1 Union Place in downtown Hartford. For train information, check out<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amtrak.com\/\" class=\"external broken_link\" rel=\"noopener\">www.amtrak.com<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a>. National\/regional bus companies that run out of the Hartford terminal include<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greyhound.com\/en\" class=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Greyhound<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>and<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.peterpanbus.com\/\" class=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">Peter Pan<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Air Travel<\/em>:<br \/>\nFor air travel, the closes major airport is Bradley International Airport located in Windsor Locks, CT, which is about 40 minutes from the Greater Hartford area (when purchasing tickets, Bradley International (airport code BDL) will often show the city as Hartford\/Springfield\/Windsor Locks; this is the correct airport). Major airlines including Aer Lingus, Air Canada, American, Delta, Frontier, Jet Blue, Southwest, Spirit, and United, all fly into\/out of BDL, among others. For more information on the airport itself, go to<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradleyairport.com\/\" class=\"external\" rel=\"noopener\">www.bradleyairport.com<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Specialty Grocery Stores:<\/strong><br \/>\n-A Dong Supermarket (Asian), 160 Shield Street (off New Britain Avenue in the Shield Street Plaza Shopping Center), West Hartford,06110<br \/>\n-Appletree (international\/Asian), 480 New Park Ave., West Hartford, 06110<br \/>\n-Madani&#8217;s Market\/The Olive Bazaar (Middle Eastern and South Asian, including halal meats), 1749 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, 06037<br \/>\n-Royal Indian Grocery, 560 New Park Ave, West Hartford, 06110<br \/>\n&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sayweee.com\/en\">Weee!<\/a> (America&#8217;s largest online Asian supermarket)<\/p>\n<h3>Keeping up with Things Back Home<\/h3>\n<p>-In the News: online newsfeed, sorted by country:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/world.einnews.com\/all_countries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/world.einnews.com\/all_countries<\/a><br \/>\n-On The Radio: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wwuh.org\/0044-wwuh-programming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"external\">WWUH<span class=\"glyphicon glyphicon-new-window\"><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0(91.3 FM) operated by the University of Hartford broadcasts an hour and half program (7:30 to 9 p.m.) every Friday called Geetanjali. It features Hindi songs, Indian classical music and interviews.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Helpful Resources<\/h3>\n<ul type=\"square\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/2025\/04\/legal-resources-and-community-partners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UConn Immigration Legal Resources and Community Partners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/portal.ct.gov\/dmv\/licenses-permits-ids\/get-a-drivers-license-ct?tabId=3266c435eef941f6a347d1d013b216f4&amp;linkSubId=6c8c0fc0ea6d4b56a43c593ca2585a23&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Getting a Connecticut Driver&#8217;s License<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/portal.ct.gov\/dmv\/licenses-permits-ids\/get-a-drivers-license-ct?tabId=3266c435eef941f6a347d1d013b216f4&amp;linkSubId=6c8c0fc0ea6d4b56a43c593ca2585a23&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Getting an International Driver&#8217;s Permit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usembassy.gov\/\">Locating Your US Embassy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usembassy.gov\/\">U.S. Embassies and Consulates<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ets.org\/toefl\/\">TOEFL Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ilw.com\/articles\/2003,0228-labrie.shtm\">FYI &#8211; Immigration Consequences of Drunk Driving Convictions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/\">US Citizenship and Immigration Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/individuals\/international-taxpayers\/foreign-students-and-scholars\">United States Internal Revenue Service-International Tax Information<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6>Rev 11\/24<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>International Students Applying for a U.S. Visa Pre-arrival Instructions Applying for a Nonimmigrant Visa: Top 10 Points to Remember All visa processing for degree programs on the UConn Health campus go through the International Office at UConn Health in Farmington (not the ISSS Office at Storrs). 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