As you prepare for your arrival at Notre Dame, you will need to consider the following tasks.
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APPLY |
Please review our instructions for applying for an F-1 Student Visa or a J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa. |
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REGISTER |
All new international students are required to attend International Student Orientation. Information about dates and sessions can be found on the International Student Orientation page. |
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CHECK your Notre Dame email |
ISSA and campus partners will email you throughout the summer with instructions about move in, orientations, health services, and other important responsibilities. It is essential that you check your Notre Dame email frequently. We recommend setting up the Okta app, so you can access your Notre Dame accounts in and outside the U.S. |
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ATTEND virtual pre-arrival sessions |
Review pre-arrival sessions here. |
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REVIEW the Arriving in the United States information |
Information about arriving to the U.S. and documents needed at the Port of Entry can be found on our Arrival page. |
Helpful Tips from Students
Get an International Driver's Permit
If you would like to drive during your stay at Notre Dame, you may do so with your home country driver’s license if you also have an international driver’s permit and translation of your license. You must get the international driver’s permit in your home country. Please note that not all countries issue international driver’s permits and you may only drive in the United States with an international driver’s permit for one year, after which you must get an Indiana driver's license. You may find more information about driving in the U.S. here.
Find a Notre Dame Club
A great way to prepare for your arrival at Notre Dame is to contact an ND club president in your home country; they may be able to link you to a send off party or contact you with Notre Dame alum.
Download Notre Dame Mobile app
You will want to download the Notre Dame Mobile app, which includes a map of campus, dining hall menus, library access, and campus news.