OGISL - Frequently Asked Questions

The following requirements must be satisfied to be considered an international student:

• enters or resides in the US with the purpose of studying.
• neither a citizen of the US or a lawful permanent resident but is presently in the country on a non-immigrant visa (F-1, J-1, etc.).
• does not possess a "green card" indicating permanent residence.

Yes, international student welcome and graduate orientation day is mandatory for all incoming international students. Orientation provides students with key resources, information, and guide to what their next steps should be at the University of New Haven.

The University of New Haven holds a Resource Fair during the Orientation program where local bank representatives are present. Four of the common banks in the area are TD Bank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Chase Bank. For further information, you can contact the Office of Graduate and International Student Life and University Immigration Services.

Information regarding health services can be found at University of New Haven Health Services. For international students health requirements and health insurance, information can be found on International Students Health Requirements. Also, information can be found on the International Student Orientation Canvas course.

To defer your offer of admission to the University of New Haven, you would need to contact the Graduate Admissions office.

All international graduate students need to be enrolled in a minimum of nine credits with six being on-ground. All international undergraduate students need to be enrolled in a minimum of twelve credits with nine being on-ground. For further information, you can contact Graduate Admissions office and University Immigration Services.

For any queries related to a student’s SEVIS, visa status, immigration, and employment regulations, you should contact University Immigration Services.

First you should contact the Office of Graduate and International Student Life and then visit University of New Haven Police Department to make a report as soon as possible.

Yes, as an international student you can acquire a driver's license. For further information, go to Canvas, under your International Student Orientation course, the module Practical Information, select Connecticut State ID and Driver’s License. For further assistance, please contact the Office of Graduate and International Student Life or the Department of Motor Vehicles.

The CT Transit ChargerGo Bus Pass Program provides a semester only bus pass for approximately $40 USD. These can be applied for online on the University Parking System. During off semesters, students can apply for a CT Transit Bus Pass.

Both domestic and international graduate students are not required to reside on campus. However, the University of New Haven offers multiple options for graduate student housing. For further information, please visit our Residence Halls page. In search of off-campus accommodations, students can check out Jump Off Campus. Please go through the University of New Haven Off-Campus Living Guide for tips to follow and things to avoid while searching for your new off-campus accommodation.

Yes, students need to report changes of address and additionally, any updates to personal information. On your MyCharger, go to Student Resources, then scroll down and select University Immigration Services, then select Update Personal, Academic, Financial Info.

Additionally, on your MyCharger, go to Self-Service Banner, select the Personal Information Tab and update the respective information.

The University of New Haven offers numerous social events throughout the academic year. For more information, contact and follow the Office of Graduate and International Student Life on their social medias.

The University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.), and has been since 1948. For more information, visit About the University of New Haven.