Immigration Guide
This guide will help you learn more about the process for getting your F-1 visa and arriving in Columbia, South Carolina.
Congratulations and welcome to USC IAP! Soon you’ll be on the exciting University of South Carolina campus. Before you arrive, complete the steps below to avoid common issues and delays for international students. If you have any questions, contact us and we’ll be happy to help!
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1. Sign up for the multi-factor authentication using the instructions.
2. Watch this video and learn how to sign up for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
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Making your payment in full two weeks before you arrive will help avoid delays with enrollment.
There are many things to consider when preparing for university, let alone moving to a new country! To make your transition to the US easier, we’ve put together a list of everyday necessities.
This program helps international students apply for remote internships and gain real-life work experience to boost their resumes.
“The tutors are resourceful, and they really helped me while I was applying for internships. I certainly believe I will find a job after graduation.”—Shelley, hired at Tesla
This guide will help you learn more about the process for getting your F-1 visa and arriving in Columbia, South Carolina.
Check off everything on this list to ensure you have completed all the steps before you arrive and bring everything you need to the University of South Carolina campus.
This is the Chinese translation of the undergraduate pre-arrival checklist.
Check off everything on this list to ensure you have completed all the steps before you arrive and bring everything you need to the University of South Carolina campus.
Here’s an example of what your orientation schedule might look like. During orientation, you will receive a full campus tour, see the sights around Columbia, South Carolina and get to know your fellow international students!
Plan ahead! This calendar tells you when class starts and ends, and when holidays and exams are happening.