Questions?
Contact us with any concerns at internationalhouse@lawrence.edu.
International Student Summer Checklist
- Complete a visa interview at your local embassy (if needed). Contact International Student Services (ISS) with any immigration questions.
- Book your plane ticket and submit your arrival information to ISS. Note: Students with extenuating circumstances requesting an early arrival will be confirmed by Residential Education and Housing. Please check with the Residential Education and Housing Office at residential.education@lawrence.edu regarding additional charges.
- Review the International Pre-departure Handbook. This handbook is updated every July for the new incoming class.
- Review health insurance requirements and information for international students. Health insurance waivers are due by July 1, 2024, otherwise all international students will be automatically signed up and charged for health insurance.
- Learn more about the optional Friendship Family Program and consider applying.
- Make a plan to waive the foreign language requirement (if applicable) by checking the Lawrence University Course Catalog policy.
- Review the transfer credit policies (if applicable) in the Lawrence University Course Catalog.
- Contact International Student Services (ISS) with any questions: internationalhouse@lawrence.edu.
- Connect with the International Student Services office and Lawrence International student organization on Facebook and connect with ISS on Instagram: @lawrence_iss
General Reminders
Check your Lawrence e-mail regularly!
- Mid-June: Prepare to register for classes
- By July 1: Submit your health forms
- Attend summer informational zoom sessions:
- June:
- July:
- August: