{"id":173,"date":"2018-01-13T17:06:12","date_gmt":"2018-01-13T17:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/160-isp\/incomingstudents\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T13:35:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T19:35:59","slug":"incomingstudents","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/isp\/incomingstudents\/","title":{"rendered":"Incoming Students"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n I-20 processing<\/span>\n

UpdateS<\/h2>\n

ISP is currently processing a significant number of I-20s in the order in which all materials were submitted. We appreciate your patience. For questions regarding the issuance of an I-20, please follow the instructions provided by admissions and submit required documents on the student portal.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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\n \n Questions About Admissions?\n <\/a>\n \n <\/h3>\n

Visit International Admissions\r\n<\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/article> \n

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\n \n Questions About Financial Aid?\n <\/a>\n \n <\/h3>\n

Visit Financial Aid for International Students<\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/article> \n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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\n 2025-2026<\/span>\n

International Student Resource Book (ISRB)<\/h2>\n

ISP\u2019s ISRB serves as your main resource <\/strong>for understanding F-1 visa regulations and learning about life in Minnesota as a Macalester student. It\u2019s designed to help you navigate campus life and adjust to American culture.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Arrival Form 2025<\/h3>\n


ALL INCOMING STUDENTS participating in the Pre-Orientation for International Students (PO4IS) are required to fill out the Arrival Form by August 1st, 2025<\/strong>.

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Housing & Pick-up<\/h3>\n


No housing nor airport pickup is available before the arrival day<\/strong>. You are responsible for finding a place to stay. Depending on availability, ISP may offer hotel pickups on the day of arrival.

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\n Pre-Departure FAQs\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n
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\n \n Pre-departure Checklist\n <\/a>\n \n <\/h3>\n

See our checklist to make sure you have everything ready before you arrive.<\/p>\n \n

\n Checklist & FAQ<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/article> \n
\n \n \"Student\n <\/a>\n
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\n \n Pre-Orientation for International Students (PO4IS)\n <\/a>\n \n <\/h3>\n

PO4IS is required for all new first-year, exchange and transfer students <\/strong> who are in the U.S. on F-1 or J-1 visas.<\/p>\n \n

\n PO4IS Tentative Schedule<\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/article> \n
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\n \n Transfers, Exchange or visiting students\n <\/a>\n \n <\/h3>\n

Macalester welcomes exchange students through our different partners.<\/p>\n \n

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\n \n ISP Mentoring\n <\/a>\n \n <\/h3>\n

All incoming international students and Ametrica participants are paired with a student mentor.<\/p>\n \n

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\n \n Ametrica Program\n <\/a>\n \n <\/h3>\n

Ametrica aims to promote dialogue, intercultural sensitivity, and friendship between first year international and domestic students.<\/p>\n \n

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\n \n All Student Orientation\n <\/a>\n \n <\/h3>\n

A mandatory orientation for all first-year, exchange, and transfer students starting at Macalester.<\/p>\n \n

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\n \n Transferring to Mac\n <\/a>\n \n <\/h3>\n

Fill out the SEVIS Transfer Form if you have attended school in the US prior to coming to Macalester<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \n

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\n \n Student Employment\n <\/a>\n \n <\/h3>\n

On-campus employment is considered a form of financial aid. <\/p>\n \n

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