International Student Orientation and Support Services

While we don’t offer formal housing assistance, we do have campus-specific resources for students to use:

While studying in the United States, it is important to maintain F-1 student status.

Anyone may apply for a tourist visa to the United States if they have legitimate tourist intent. Some steps you and your family may take to increase chances of being granted a B-2 tourist visa:

If any important documentation, such as a passport, visa or arrival-departure records (Form I-94) are lost or stolen at any point during your time at DeVry, notify your Designated School Official immediately. Then refer to the U.S. Department of State website for help in replacing these documents.

Medical costs can be unexpected. Be prepared and be knowledgeable about the resources available to you while studying in the United States.

DeVry University has identified the following list of health insurance providers for our international students. Although DeVry University does not offer student health insurance, students are encouraged to obtain the appropriate coverage to meet their needs. Resources and related information can be reviewed via the following links:

Be prepared to manage your living expenses and housing in the U.S. The U.S. Department of State provides official information on salaries, costs of living and relocation. In addition, the following resources will help you stay informed.

As you prepare to come to the United States and begin your degree program, you will want to note the forms you'll need to enter the country and the documentation you'll need to provide your advisor once you arrive.

In order to show that you have been legally admitted to the United States, the class of admission, and the authorized period of stay, you will need Form I-94, “Arrival/Departure Record.”

If you arrive at the port of entry by air or sea, a Form I-94 record will automatically be generated for you by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers. CBP will provide you with an admission stamp on your passport that is annotated with date of admission, class of admission and admitted-until date. The electronic arrival/departure record can be obtained at www.cbp.gov/I94.

As a new DeVry student, you have 30 days to enter the country before your official program start date, which is recorded in SEVIS. You must report to your school by the program start date listed on Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Status.”

If you cannot enter the United States for the term listed on your Form I-20 or if you will be late by a few days, immediately contact your International Student Advisor.

All international students must officially check in with their International Student Advisor within ten (10) days of arriving in the United States, at the beginning of each semester, and every time you travel abroad and reenter the United States during your program at DeVry University.

For your check-in with your International Student Advisor at Student Service Office, please bring the following original documents:

International students should refer to the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for information about medical emergencies while living in America. In cases of extreme emergency, you may need to contact your country’s embassy. Embassy information can be accessed at the U.S. Embassy website.

Prospective international students will have the opportunity to meet representatives from DeVry or Keller before making a final decision about pursuing a degree program at DeVry or Keller. See the list below to find a DeVry agency representative in your country. Or to find out more information about DeVry’s international agents and our academics team, please contact an International Agent Partners.