International Services : Immigration Information

Form I-20 Processing

Congratulations on your acceptance to Western Connecticut State University! This site provides information on steps to take before your arrival at WCSU.

We wish you all the best as you travel to the United State and WCSU and look forward to welcoming you when you arrive.

Already in the U.S. on a student visa?

  • 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 an F-1 student, fill out the Transfer In Form and have the International Advisor at your previous school fax it to the International Services Coordinator at WCSU at (203) 837-3839.
  • Contact your previous school to release your SEVIS record to WCSU.
  • 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.

Already in the U.S. on another student visa?

Outside the U.S.?

  • Submit the appropriate Undergraduate Affidavit of Support or Graduate Affidavit of Support along with your admission application to undergraduate or graduate admissions.
  • Once you are accepted to Western Connecticut State University, a Form I-20 will be mailed directly to you along with your admission packet.
  • Pay your SEVIS Fee 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 or Consulate.
    • Your SEVIS ID number (N00XXXXXXXX) is located in the upper left corner of your Form I-20.
    • WCSU’s SEVIS school code is the last part of School Information box on p. 1.
  • Make sure you have a valid passport.
  • Book an appointment at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.