A Division of the International Studies Office

Spring Semester Requirements for Students Arriving in Charlottesville from outside the U.S.

This information is subject to change based on evolving public health measures. For additional details about UVA's response to the Coronavirus, please visit the Coronavirus Information website (formerly called Return to Grounds). 

SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS

  • The Spring 2021 Arrival Survey is now closed. Please report your arrival information including arrival date in the U.S.; arrival date in

Fraud Advisory - Scammers Using SEVP Phone Numbers to Target International Students

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has been made aware of a spoofing scam involving individuals using the SEVP Response Center (SRC) phone numbers (703-603-3400 and 800-892-4829) and claiming to be SRC representatives. The fraudulent callers are inquiring about Form I-94 documents and asking students to provide information regarding monetary transactions.

Things to remember:

  • SEV

Virtual International Student Support Circle Starts

Fridays, 1:15-2:30pm ET, starting February 5th on Zoom

The International Student Support Circle (formerly called International Student Support Group) is a weekly support space for international students to discuss common issues as they adjust to the culture in the U.S. and on UVa Grounds. International students often face multiple challenges, including language difficulties, complexities of

University Statements on Anti-Asian Incidents & Resources

Statement from President Jim Ryan on March 21, 2021

The murders of eight people, including six women of Asian descent, in Atlanta earlier this week were heartbreaking. I extend my deepest condolences to the families and friends who are grieving this terrible loss of life. This incident is a reminder of the alarming rise of violence and harassment against the Asian-Pacific community over this past

Message to International Students

Dear UVA International Students:

With the rapidly approaching end of an academic year unlike any other in the University of Virginia’s long history, I would like to brief you on our plans for the fall semester, which will begin in August. The COVID-19 pandemic may have posed extraordinary challenges to our entire UVA community, but one thing has remained unchanged throughout:  our international

Update from U.S. Department of State

The Department of State has posted an update on May 27 to the NIE statement that was originally published on April 30. Although ambiguous, it is likely that continuing students from these affected counties should enter the US no earlier than 30 days before classes begin, and that special conditions apply to students who have been present in Brazil, China, India, Iran, or South Africa.

As a

Fall 2021 Survey for International Students and Scholars

To provide the best support for your academic experience this Fall 2021, please complete this brief survey to ensure that we provide you with appropriate resources in preparation for the start of the new academic year. As you may know, the University's present plan for the fall semester is to return to in-person residential, educational, and research experiences.

Beware of Scammers Using SEVP and HSI Phone Numbers to Target International Students

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has been made aware of a spoofing scam involving individuals using an SEVP Response Center (SRC) phone number (703-603-3400) or a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) office phone number (757-441-6533) to target nonimmigrant students. Fraudulent callers are claiming to be SEVP representatives and asking students to provide their immigration