2022 SUPPLEMENT FOR STUDENTS COMING FROM ABROAD
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2022 SUPPLEMENT FOR STUDENTS COMING FROM ABROAD
BEFORE YOU LEAVE 3 VISA 4 HOUSING 5 HEALTH AND WELLNESS 6 PAYING TUITION ARRIVING AT DENISON 7 AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION 8 ORIENTATION OTHER INFORMATION 9 COMMUNICATION 10 CHECKLIST
Welcome to the Denison Family!
On behalf of the Center for Global Programs team I warmly welcome you to Denison
University!
The Guide to Your First-Year is a very important source of information as you prepare for
your arrival on campus. In addition to the Guide, our office has created the Supplement
for Students Coming from Abroad. It includes information that will help you prepare for
your arrival on campus, including the logistics of arrival, orientation, housing, dining ser-
vices, health and wellness, billing and fees, and visa and immigration regulations. We also
invite you to visit the New International Students page in the My ISS Portal
(my.iss.denison.edu) for additional, helpful information.
I wish you all the best as you prepare to depart for the US. Please do not hesitate to
contact our team should you or your family members have any questions (iss@denison.
edu).
The entire team looks forward to hearing from you in the coming months and to meeting
you at Denison in August.
Warm Regards,
Dr. Katy A. Crossley-Frolick
Associate Professor of Political Science
Executive Director of the Center for Global Programs
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BEFORE YOU LEAVE
Log in to your MyDenison account and your Denison email
Log in to your My ISS Portal account at my.iss.denison.edu
Review all Pre-Arrival information in the My ISS Portal
Pay SEVIS I-901 fee and apply for your U.S. F-1 visa
Complete Denison Housing Preference form by June 1st
Complete Denison Health Record and Healthcare Provider
Examination form
Purchase your flight to John Glenn International Airport CMH
and complete the transportation form in your My ISS Portal
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Visa and Immigration
>> APPLYING FOR YOUR STUDENT VISA OR TRANSFERRING YOUR I-20 TO DENISON
IF YOU ARE OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES AND NEED AN F-1 VISA:
1. Verify that the information on your 4. Bring all required documentation to
IF YOU ARE STUDYING IN
I-20 and admission letter is correct. the visa interview.
THE UNITED STATES AND
•Name Successful visa interviews require
WANT TO TRANSFER YOUR
•Birth date preparation. Please check your
I-20 TO DENISON
•Country of birth local U.S. Embassy website for
UNIVERSITY:
•Country of citizenship information on which documents to
prepare and bring with you to the
If you are transferring to
2. Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee before interview. Allow 1-2 weeks for
Denison University from
scheduling your visa interview and processing after the visa interview.
another U.S. institution, your
print the receipt. https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov
current school must release your
You will need to pay the non-re-
SEVIS record before Denison can
fundable I-901 fee at www.fmjfee.
VISA DELAYS issue you a new I-20.
com/i901fee. Print the I-901 fee
confirmation (receipt) and take it If you are unable to obtain a visa
before your program’s start date, To do this, please complete the
with you to your visa interview.
please notify Denison University transfer-in form and then take
International Student Support as soon it to the immigration advisor at
3. Schedule an appointment for your
as possible at iss@denison.edu. your current school. The advisor
visa interview at your nearest U.S.
will update your SEVIS record so
Embassy or Consulate.
For the most up-to-date information on that your new I-20 can be
Review the instructions for how to
visas and travel to the United States, created.
apply for a visa on the website of
your nearest United States Embassy please visit:
or Consulate: www.usembassy.gov. •www.ice.gov/sevis/students/index.
DENISON UNIVERSITY
Make an appointment in person, htm
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by phone, or online depending on CLE214F10339000
the consulate or embassy’s require-
ments.
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Housing and Dining
RESERVE YOUR ROOM AND YOUR MEAL PLAN
New students are required to complete a Housing Preference
Form before June 1, 2021. The form is located on MyDenison>My
Apps>MyHousing. Under “Applications,” new students will com-
plete the 2025 Housing Preference Form. Students will be notified
of housing assignments by email in late July. Directions for
completing the form can be found in, A Guide to Your First Year.
Most students will be housed in double occupancy rooms. A
limited number of single rooms are available for an increased fee.
For questions about housing, please contact Denison Housing at
housing@denison.edu.
All resident rooms include the following:
Break Housing -
• Wireless (Wifi) internet access to students
The school calendar includes three breaks; a four-day break in
• Window blinds
October, a one-week break in late November for our Thanksgiving
• 1 single bed (mattress is “twin extra-long” - 99 x 103 cm or 39 x
holiday, a 3- or 4-week winter break between semesters and a
80 inches)
spring break which takes place in mid-March. During the break
• 1 desk chair per student
periods, all residence halls remain open, but the dining halls and
• 1 desk per student
the Whisler Center for Student Wellness are closed. The Slayter
• Closet space and/or wardrobe for each student
Union Market food service area is open on a limited basis during
• 1 dresser or built-in dresser per student
all breaks, except when Denison is closed for a portion of Winter
Break. Residence halls have small kitchen facilities so students are
What to bring to Denison
able to cook their own meals.
We understand the limitations of the weight allowances on interna-
tional flights so it is best to wait and buy your bed linens after you
Winter Break: There will be a period when Denison is completely
arrive in the U.S. We schedule several shopping trips during the
closed. There are no services or campus jobs available during this
orientation program so that you will be able to buy things for your
time. Students should plan to leave campus during this period. Cam-
room such as decorative items, bed linens, etc.
pus Safety staff are on hand for emergencies. For the 2021-2022
school year, Denison will be completely closed from December 24,
If you are interested in purchasing linens before you arrive, you can
2021 to January 3, 2022. Residence halls will be closed to students
purchase a special package through DormCo.com/international
from December 22, 2021 to January 7, 2022.
(includes bed comforter and linens, pillows, towel, and washcloths)
Summer Break: During the summer months, students may only
that will be in your room when you arrive or purchase bedding
remain on campus if able to secure campus employment, an
through Amazon.com and have it shipped to your Slayter Union
internship in the surrounding area, or are accepted into the Summer
mailbox (XXXX Slayter Union). The mailroom will store packages
Scholars program.
mailed to your Slayter Union box until you arrive.
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Health and Wellness
Student Health Insurance Plan
PREPARE YOUR HEALTH DOCUMENTS All full-time students must have health insurance coverage.
This coverage is required for full-time students not covered
At Denison, we integrate medical and behavioral health
under their family’s health/hospitalization plan. Even if you
services as we work with students to develop a holistic care
have coverage under another plan, it is strongly urged that
plan to balance health and life during college and to build
international students carry our Denison University Health
the best habits for life after college.
Insurance Plan.
All Denison students are required to complete the health
*Enrollment in the Denison University Health Insurance Plan
inventory process within 30 days following the submission
is automatic. If you have coverage under another health
of your enrollment deposit. Students and athletes who are
insurance plan, you will need to complete the health
required to arrive early for pre-orientation and sports
insurance waiver prior to the start of the orientation
programs will not be able to participate unless all forms are
program.
submitted and complete.
To access the Health Inventory Process documents, students
must meet the following criteria:
• You have paid the enrollment deposit.
• You have received your Denison ID#, username and log-
in information for MyDenison.
The following vaccinations are required:
• MMR - two required on or after 1st birthday
• Tdap - completion of the series, plus a current booster
• Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test - placed within 6 months of
arrival to campus
Don’t worry if you don’t have proof of vaccinations!
Students without official health documents will be immunized
upon arrival at the Whisler Center for Student Wellness. The
wellness staff will help you complete the necessary forms
and create an immunization schedule prior to orientation.
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Student Accounts
BILLING, PAYMENT OF FEES, & PAYMENT PLANS
For information on how to access your account statement,
please visit the Student Accounts website: http://denison.edu/
campus/finances **Important Note -- At the time of this print-
ing, the Student Accounts website has not been updated for
the ‘21 - ‘22 academic year. The site will be updated by the
end of April or early May.
Fall Semester charges are billed on the first working day of
July. Spring Semester charges are billed on the first working
day of December.
Electronic Payments:
• Families may pay electronically from their checking or
savings account. There is no charge to the family for this
service if payments are made on-line.
• Families may pay using American Express, Discover, Visa,
or MasterCard (A service charge may apply).
• Students who reside outside of the U.S. may wire their pay- Monthly Payment Option
ments using Flywire (https://www.flywire.com/pay.denison) Denison has partnered with Tuition Management Systems
- you can only use this option after you receive your (TMS) to enable students to set up a montly payment plan
Denison login information. *Fees apply, but are generally each semester. By choosing to enroll in a Monthly Payment
less than traditional international wire transfers. Plan with TMS, payment for the semester’s tuition, fees, room
• For a list of all payment options and links, please visit and board can be extended over a 4- or 5-month plan. For
https://denison.edu/campus/finances/how-to-pay-online-or- more details and to enroll in a plan, visit https://denison.
by-check edu/campus/finances/semester-payment-plans.
Note: If you qualify for an employment award, the monetary
For questions about bill payment, please email
figures listed on the I-20 will not coincide with the invoice
studentaccounts@denison.edu.
for tuition and fees. The I-20 may include an ‘On-Campus
Employment’ figure of $2500 that is earned by working on
*Additional details about billing and payment will be sent by
campus. Employment on campus is not guaranteed and
the Student Accounts Office to your Denison email address.
students are reponsible for securing their own positions.
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Arrival Information
ARRANGE YOUR TRANSPORTATION Denison University staff and student orientation leaders will
be at the John Glenn International Airport (CMH) Welcome
Please plan to arrive at Denison on Monday, January 10 or Center on January 10 and January 11, 2022 to meet you.
Tuesday, January 11, 2022. If you arrive prior to January Look for the bright red Denison table cloth and Denison
10th, please plan to secure a hotel room. Your arrival infor- University t-shirts.
mation will be collected in the Columbus Airport Transporta-
tion Request Form which is available on your My ISS Portal If you arrive in Columbus, Ohio before the scheduled
under Pre-Arrival Orientation Program. Please complete all arrival dates, you will need to arrange your own
required fields on the form. If your flight changes, be sure to accommodations. You can return to the John Glenn
update the information on the form. International Airport (CMH) baggage claim area on Janu-
ary 10th and January 11th to take the Denison
**Note: You will be able to move directly into your room University shuttles to campus. Most Columbus airport hotels
upon arrival. Denison cannot provide accommodations for will include a free shuttle between the hotel and the airport.
family members. Family will be able to reserve local inns or
hotels on their own. Taxi cab fare to/from the airport to campus is around $75-
$80 each way. Uber and Lyft are available from John Glenn
International Airport for a lower price - fees vary according
to demand, time of day, etc.
Please complete the Columbus Airport Transportation
Form under the Pre-Arrival OrientationProgram in
your My ISS Portal. To find this form, please go to my.iss.
denison.edu and log in as a current student using your
MyDenison login credentials. Then, navigate to your User
homepage. Under Records, click on the the Pre-Arrival
Orientation Program. You will find important pieces of
information under Learning Content and the Columbus
Airport Transportation Form under Questionnaires.
Please edit this form if your flight information changes. The
deadline to complete the Columbus Airport Transpor-
tation Form is December 1st.
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my.iss.denison.edu 7Orientation
ATTEND AUGUST ORIENTATION
We invite you to begin your college experience by par-
ticipating in an arrival program for students coming from
abroad, which will take place virtually on the My ISS
Portal. This program is especially valuable for students
who will transition to a new culture and/or country as
they begin their college career at Denison, whether that
student is a foreign national or a U.S. citizen who has
lived outside of the U.S.
The program offers the opportunity to arrive on campus
several days before the First-Year Office’s August
Orientation program in order to acclimate to the
Denison campus and meet and learn from upper class
students, faculty and staff members. Our past
experience suggests that our early orientation program
provides a valuable support network for the students
throughout the first year.
• Students with visas are required to attend the arrival
The First-Year Office and Center for Global Programs activities
program.
will offer you an opportunity to get to know your fellow stu-
• Dual citizens, permanent residents, and U.S. citizens
dents, to learn more about living and learning at Denison, and
who live abroad are encouraged to attend.
to have a lot of fun.
• Participants should plan to arrive on campus on
January 10 or January 11, 2022.
During this time, you will attend various programs and activities
designed to familiarize you with Denison and with the members
We will help you... of your class and to deal with issues concerning the adjustment
• Open a local bank account to college life. The Center for Global Programs will host a one-
day orientation program on January 13, 2022 for incoming first-
• Get mobile phone service year international students. This program will be followed by the
• Explore campus First-Year Office Denison Orientation for all incoming first-year
• Learn about the Granville and Columbus students.
communities
8 Denison University | International Student ServicesCommunication
EMAIL, WECHAT, INSTAGRAM, AND THE MY ISS PORTAL
My ISS Portal (my.iss.denison.edu)
MyDenison and Denison Email The My ISS Portal is your immigration resource here at
By now you should have received an email from the Denison. The portal will provide information on maintaining
Denison First-Year Office that provides instruction on how your immigration status, employment options for U.S. visa
to log in to your MyDenison university account and set up holders, procedures on applying for a Social Security
your email access. Please do this as soon as you receive number, as well as serve as your personal immigration
this email. MyDenison is your main university resource/por- resource.
tal and will allow you to do things like add/drop
courses, view your course schedule, view your billing We ask that you begin using the My ISS Portal after you
statement, apply for on-campus jobs, and see news from receive your MyDenison login credentials and Denison email
around campus. address. Our office, International Student Services, will open
different programs (records) for you under your “User”
In addition, all students have a Denison email account. This homepage. We will send out more information about these
is the official means of communication for the programs (records) throughout the summer.
university. Students must check their Denison email daily.
Emails about events and programming, important dates If you have any questions about using the My ISS Portal,
relating to the academic calendar, updates from your please email us at iss@denison.edu.
professors about your courses, immigration updates from
International Student Services, and more will be coming to
The My ISS Portal is a valuable resource to all U.S. visa
your Denison email address.
holders attending Denison University. You can use it to find
information about services offered through International
We have made arrangements for faculty and staff in Student Services, locate resources on campus, schedule
our First-Year Program and Registrar’s offices to assist appointments with staff, and upload important information
in creating your course schedule via phone and/or such as your arrival details.
email. The course pre-registration information will be
shared in early June. my.iss.denison.edu
Our student orientation staff is excited to meet you
upon arrival! In the coming months, you will receive Follow us @issdenison
messages from them via email and they will provide
you with our Instagram and WeChat accounts.
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WHAT TO PACK AND WHAT TO BRING
Passport, visa, and other forms of
identification
Remember to bring your passport and any
forms of personal identification you may need
while abroad (e.g., your driver’s license and/or
international driver’s license). Make sure your
U.S. visa is valid for entry to the U.S. Please
sign and date the “Student Attestation” section
on the front page of your I-20.
Acceptance letter, I-20, and I-901 fee
payment receipt
Pack your Denison University acceptance letter, Appropriate clothing
I-20, and I-901 fee receipt in your carry-on lug- The weather in August and September is
gage so that it is easy to find when you are en- usually quite comfortable and at times, very warm.
tering through immigration at the port of entry. Cooler temperatures generally arrive in October
Please sign and date the “Student Attestation” with winter weather running from November to
section on the front page of your I-20. March. For those of you coming from warm cli-
mates, there will be ample opportunities to purchase
the winter clothing you will need.
Cash and credit cards Adaptor for electrical appliances
Do not pack cash in your luggage. On domes- Standard voltage in the U.S. is 120 volts. You may
tic flights in the U.S., there is a possibility that need to bring a plug adaptor.
a carry-on bag may be required to be ‘gate
checked.’ Be sure to remove all valuables, Prescription medication
including cash, if your bag must be checked. Pack all medications in your carry-on luggage in
Stores and eateries in the U.S. accept most their original, labeled containers to facilitate airport
major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, screening and customs screening procedures.
American Express). There will be time to open a
bank account during orientation.
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