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Accepted International Students

Congratulations on your acceptance to 含羞草视频!

Before you start on this exciting experience, it is very important that you make some plans first. Please be sure to follow these steps to ensure an easier transition to your new life here at 含羞草视频 and in the U.S.!听

If your primary reason for coming to the U.S. is to study, it is recommended that you apply for an F-1 student visa.听Please visit our听Applying for an F1 Visa page听for more information.

One of the most important things to take care of prior to your arrival at 含羞草视频 is where you are going to live. 含羞草视频 is excited to partner with St. Thomas Aquinas College with housing our students. Please visit our housing听page for more information.

All 含羞草视频 students must submit proof of appropriate Measles, Mumps and Rubella immunizations within 30 days of the start of their first semester. If you are not able to attain these prior to arrival in the U.S., there are options to receive them when here, but it may cost money. Any vaccination record submitted to the college must be in English. Please see our immunization听page for more information.

It is highly encouraged that international students purchase health insurance.
Accidents and illnesses happen, and many healthcare providers will not see a patient without proof of medical insurance coverage.

We suggest one of the following plans:

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Purchase Your Plane Ticket

Students cannot arrive in the U.S. more than 30 days before the program start date listed on your I-20. We highly suggest that you do not purchase any travel tickets until your have been approved for your F-1 visa.

There are three international airports near 含羞草视频:

  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): approximately 45 miles from campus
  • John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK): approximately 50 miles from campus
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA): approximately 40 miles from campus (Canada and Caribbean)

Driving from each of these airports averages about 1 hour, but may be more depending on traffic.

Arrange Airport Transportation
The best way to get from the airports to campus or a local hotel is by airport taxi or a car service.听Taxis can range from $120 up to over $200 with tax, tip and tolls included.

offers discounted rates to 含羞草视频 students.听You can make a reservation by calling +1-800-800-1990 and mentioning 含羞草视频.

Transportation from JFK or LaGuardia airport will be higher in cost than transport from Newark airport.

Reserve a Local Hotel Room

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3 Executive Blvd, Suffern, NY (3 miles from 含羞草视频)
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20 Overlook Blvd, Nanuet, NY (5 miles from 含羞草视频)
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As you start to prepare yourselves for arriving to 含羞草视频, it is important to plan how you will pay your first semester tuition and living expenses.

Tuition is due by no later than the first day of classes.

Be sure to check out听Tuition and Fees Information page听for more information about your payment options and how much you should prepare to pay.听 Students have the option to pay the full amount or to sign up for a monthly payment plan.听All students are charged per semester.

The estimated total printed on your SEVIS I-20 should be the amount you are prepared to spend on tuition and living expenses per academic year.

All new students must be placed at the appropriate levels for both Math and English before being able to register for classes at 含羞草视频 to ensure that they start at the most appropriate coursework level for their academic success.

Students may be placed for English based on their English proficiency test, i.e. TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo if required for admission. Check our English language requirements under our How to Apply page for more information.

Students may also be waived from math placement based on their math courses in high school. Course descriptions in English will be required to be considered for this.

Students who cannot meet these options or other possible waivers will be required to take the Accuplacer placement exam. Please visit the听Placement and Assessment page听for more information about testing times, possible test exemptions, and practice resources. Tests are currently being offered virtually.

You are going to learn and experience a lot of new and exciting things here at 含羞草视频. Be sure to make the most of your time here! Participate in on-campus听and听 activities, join a听club, get an听on-campus job, become a听volunteer, and explore New York City and the surrounding area.听Just be sure to keep attending classes!

Remember, International Student Services is here to help you with any questions you may have. We look forward to welcoming you to 含羞草视频!