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International Students

Welcome to BYU-Idaho!  We are glad to have your here and we invite you to drop by International Services and get to know us.  Please read though the various topics on this page to gain a good understanding of what is expected of you as an international student.

 

Checking-In

New incoming students as well as new incoming transfer students need to stop by International Services after arriving on campus to check in. You should do this as soon as possible after arrival (within 2 weeks).

Before you can make an appointment with our office we ask that you to enter your information into IOffice. Click here and follow the instructions. Once you have entered all the required information schedule a check-in appointment with our office.

Bring the following with you when you come:

- I-20

- I-94

- Passport

- Financial Support Documents 

- Address you will be living at during school (your apartment)

You may also wish to read through the handout "Rights and Responsibilities of F-1 Students" for general information on maintaining your student status. The handout can be found here.

 

On-campus Employment

As an International student with F-1 status, you are allowed to work on campus and may begin employment up to 30 days before the program start date listed on the I-20, however, you must come by International Services and pick up a verification of legal status for employment purposes. Once you are hired make sure you take the verification along with your I-20 and I-94 with you when you go to the student employment office as these documents provide your work authorization and you will need to show them to student employment when you complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification. You are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week on campus when school is in session. During weeks with holidays and semester breaks you may work up to 40 hours.  See the Employment page for more information.

 

Prospective Students

Prospective international students should contact admissions with questions and concerns regarding admission to BYU-Idaho.  The BYU-Idaho admissions website can be found here.  The international student section of the BYU-Idaho admissions website is here. The links below provide helpful information on the SEVIS I-901 fee and your rights and responsibilities as an international student at BYU-Idaho.