Visa Information

Passports

To study in the U.S., international students must get an F-1 Student Visa.
Information about student visas can be found at: https://www.usa.gov/student-visa

• Once your pre-registration for the Main Campus is approved, Ms. Kerriann Ring will contact you with detailed instructions on the F-1 visa application process.
• Please be aware that it is your responsibility to apply for your visa and cover any associated application and issuance fees. McDaniel College and the Center for Experience and Opportunity do not have control over visa issuance decisions.
• As part of the application process, you will need to provide various official documents and participate in a visa interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate. Therefore, we recommend planning your schedule accordingly to accommodate these requirements.

Arrival in the U.S.

When making arrangements to travel to the main campus, keep the following in mind:

• Check the Academic Calendar on the main campus website to determine your arrival date: it is the day before Orientation Week.
• Purchase your airline ticket to arrive at one of two airports: Washington Dulles (IAD) or BWI (Baltimore-Washington International). BWI is closer and thus is the preferred airport for pick-up.
• Send your flight information to Ms. Kerriann Ring, Assistant Director of International and Off-Campus Programs.
• Upon arrival you will be met by Ms. Ring and/or a McDaniel student who will take you to the campus and help you move into your residence.
• If you arrive earlier in the U.S., you will have to make other arrangements regarding getting to the main campus and moving in to your residence, since campus housing may not be available until the official move-in date.