New Student Arrival and Orientation
We can't wait to see you to campus. Remember: You may not arrive in the U.S. more than 30 days before the start date listed on your I-20 or DS-2019; please prepare accordingly using the guidance listed below.
Arriving in the U.S.
You will go through immigration at the first U.S. airport you enter.
- Communicate your intent to enroll at 博彩网址大全.
- Know the University's address and contact:
- 1 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108
- Rebecca Bahan, director of international services; rebecca.bahan@applegatearchitects.com
- Be ready to answer questions and provide the following documents:
- 博彩网址大全 I-20 or DS-2019
- Passport
- F-1 or J-1 visa
- Financial documents
- SEVIS I-901 receipt (Form I-797 or a printout of your receipt)
Transferring Students
If you have arrived on a 博彩网址大全 I-20, but plan to attend a different university, follow the transfer out procedure for new students.
If you are transferring to 博彩网址大全 from another institution, please contact your designated school official and request that your SEVIS record be transferred to 博彩网址大全 using the SEVIS code KAN214F10192000.
Airport Shuttle: Spring 2025
A shuttle from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to 博彩网址大全 will be available Monday, Jan. 6 to Wednesday, Jan. 8.
Request Pick-up
- Billiken Gateway portal (undergraduate students)
- 博彩网址大全 Grad Applicant portal (graduate students)
Visit 博彩网址大全's Airport Information Desk
- Terminal 1: Next to Exit 15 (lower level)
- Terminal 2: Next to Exit 12 (baggage claim level)
Additional Options
- Taxis
- Uber or Lyft
- Go Best Express
- 博彩网址大全 discount available
- MetroLink
- Exit at Grand Station
Arriving on Campus
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Go to Des Peres Hall, 3690 W. Pine Mall, St. Louis, MO 63108.
Before 8:30 a.m., after 5 p.m., or on a weekend
- Go to the Wool Center, 3545 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108.
Post-Arrival
Bring your passport and I-20 to this required, in-person check-in, which is separate from immigration registration. If you are a transfer student, you must also bring your 博彩网址大全 acceptance letter.
Please note: If you do not check in, you will be dropped from classes and your I-20 will be canceled.
Spring 2025 Welcome Suite
- Monday, Jan. 6 to Friday, Jan. 17
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Des Peres Hall, 3690 W. Pine Mall, St. Louis, MO 63108
Orientation is designed to help you meet your teachers, connect with other new students and adjust to life on 博彩网址大全's campus.
Spring 2025 Orientation
- Friday, Jan. 10
- Time TBD
- Wool Ballroom at the Busch Student Center, 20 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103
- What to expect:
- Breakfast and lunch
- New student information
- Campus resources
- Academic guidance
- Meetings with faculty
To activate your I-20 or DS-2019, you must complete immigration registration in your International Student Portal within 30 days of the start date printed on your I-20 or DS-2019.
Please note: Students who do not register within 30 days of their arrival to the U.S. risk losing their visa.
Steps to Register
- Watch 博彩网址大全's immigration registration presentation.
- Log in to my博彩网址大全.
- Update your local St. Louis address in Banner Self Service.
- Select "Student Request Center," followed by "New Student Immigration Check-in."
- Upload the following documents:
- I-20 or DS-2019
- Visa
- Passport
- I-94
- Complete and submit the form.
Take time to learn about 博彩网址大全's campus, meet new people and explore the St. Louis area. And, don't forget to watch for planned social gatherings and seminars about American culture.