All new F and J international students are required to check in at the OIS (244 Student Center). For students beginning at EMU in the fall term, you can conduct your check-in at 1 p.m. from December 17 through 19 or at 1 p.m. , 2 p.m. , 3 p.m. from January 4 through 17.

Sign up for your check-in by clicking here .
Choose ONE day and time only. Be sure to hit "Register" at the bottom of the page.

Please note that you will need to complete the check-in and receive your new I-20 before you are able to apply for a Michigan driver's license or begin on-campus employment. If you do not check in at the OIS, the OIS cannot process your arrival for immigration purposes and inform the U.S. government that you are attending classes at EMU. You risk losing your immigration status if you do not conduct your check-in in a timely manner.

At check-in, we would be happy to answer any questions you have concerning EMU or settling in the United States.  We will also have many informational resources available for you to help in your transition to campus.

You MUST bring all the following documents with you to check in:

• EMU I-20 for F-1 students  (Hold the cursor over the text to see a sample of the document) Sample I-20
• DS-2019 for J-1 students  (Hold the cursor over the text to see a sample of the document)Sample DS-2019
• I-20/DS-2019 from other US schools, if applicable
• I-94 card (if you have one)  (Hold the cursor over the text to see a sample of the document)Sample I-94
• Passport
• Visa
• Immigration documents of your dependents (spouse and/or children) like I-20 or DS-2019, I-94, passport & visa, if applicable
• Financial Guarantee and insurance card, for Embassy or Government-sponsored students only
• To quicken your check-in, please complete the New International Student Information Sheet.