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ESL Institute/Office of Global Engagement

O'Dowd Hall, Room 326
586 Pioneer Drive
Rochester , MI 48309-4482
(location map)
Phone: (248) 364-8803
Fax: (248) 370-3587
[email protected]

ESL Institute/Office of Global Engagement

O'Dowd Hall, Room 326
586 Pioneer Drive
Rochester , MI 48309-4482
(location map)
Phone: (248) 364-8803
Fax: (248) 370-3587
[email protected]

How to Apply

International Students (F-1 Student Visa)

If you are an international student who needs an F-1 student visa, use the button below to apply online. This includes new international students and students who are transferring from another university in the United States.

Apply

You will need the following documentation in order to apply online:

  • Passport
  • Official bank statement
  • Affidavit of Support (if you have a sponsor other than yourself)

If you will bring dependents (a spouse and/or children) with you to the United States, you will also need:

  • Passports for each dependent

If you are transferring from another institution in the United States, you will also need the following documents:

  • SEVIS I-20 form
  • Visa/I-94

Students who do not need an F-1 Visa

Applicants who do not need an F-1 visa may use the button above to apply online. This includes U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents (Green Card holders) and B1/B2 and other Visas. You will need to submit:

  • Copies of your passport and visa, I-94, or other documents related to your visa status

For questions, you may call (248) 364-8803 or email [email protected].