Is your admission to the Graduate program in Grand Canyon University Phoenix accepted by the university? Congratulations! You would now be in urgent need of few very helpful hints on how you prepare your travel to the U.S. being an international student. Also you also need to know the things you should do once you are in. Here are few hints to help you out throughout the process.
The first and foremost thing you need to travel to the foreign land is to apply for F-1 visa for travelling to U.S. For obtaining an F-1 Visa, you required to follow few important steps as stated below:
1. Get your I-20 form as well as acceptance letter in hand after your admission is accepted by the Grand Canyon University(GCU).
2. Get an appointment with a U.S. Consulate.
3. Submit the Student and Exchange Visitors Information System(SEVIS) I-901 form and clear the required fees of $100 3 business days prior to applying for your visa.
4. Prepare yourself for visa interview to show enough proof that you do not intend to immigrate to the U.S. but plan to return to your country. Express your educational plans in a complete but concise manner.
Documents needed for applying to F1 Visa:
1. Application for F-1 visa
2. A valid passport not an expired one
3. The I-20 form
4. Pay Receipt of I-901 SEVIS fee
5. Proof showing the required financial support
6. Academic records
7. Admission Letter of the Grand Canyon University
Brief Introduction to International Students about Grand Canyon University at Campus GCU
http://campus.gcu.edu/index.php?page=admitted_students
Get Helpful Hints for International Students of Grand Canyon University at Match College
http://www.matchcollege.com/college/104717/Grand-Canyon-University/AZ
After you receive your F1 visa, inform the university about your receipt by email at international@gcu.edu. Though a Canadian student, need no F-1 visa stamp, he or she need to apply for the status of F-1 status when he is entering U.S at the port of entry. The documentation to be provided is same as all international students.
In case an F-1 visa is denied to a student, it is highly recommended not to enter USA with tourist or business visa. Inform the university and you will get help regarding this matter.
Second, arrange for your accommodation in the campus before entering the country. International students usually reside in campus housing as there are available dormitories as well as apartments for these students. You should deposit $200 with an application much early to ensure secure housing for yourself once you are there.
Third, get your health insurance and immunization before entering GCU.
All the students are required to provide immunization verification on 2 doses of Measles, Mumps and Rubella immunizations. Most international students get these immunizations before entering United States. It is mandatory for every international student to hold carry health insurance once they are inside the Grand Canyon University. Arriving the campus, you need to process your insurance and acquire the identification cards.
Fourth, international students require large amount of money for bearing the school fees plus and the living expenses, Traveler's checks are suggested for carrying the sum and the number of the traveler check should be noted for safety.
Fifth, you can open a bank account in U.S. banks such as Bank of America, Washington Mutual, Compass Bank etc by showing identification like your passport.
Know more about admission procedure of International Students to Grand Canyon University at Graduate Programs in Health Sciences
http://www.graduateprogramsinhealthsciences.com/profile.cfm?artid=46216
Complete Guide to International Students of Grand Canyon University at Campus Explorer
http://www.campusexplorer.com/Grand-Canyon-University/expenses
