After Acceptance

Congrats! You're In! Now that you're admitted, be sure to complete these steps:

Step 1: Complete the Admitted Student Checklist

Step 2: I-20 Documents, Visas and Other Documentation

All students must verify lawful presence in the United States: 

• International students already in possession of a visa (non-F1 visas) must upload a copy of their visa at our secure document site.  New arrivals may upload a copy of their I-94 Admission Number.
• Admitted students who plan to enter the US with an F-1 visa can begin the I-20 process and work with the International Students Services (ISS) to complete data requirements for a form I-20.
  • Please be prepared to present the following documents:
    • A copy of your passport
    • A bank statement (Estimated cost of attendance)
    • An affidavit of support 
    • The ISS will need to see both proof of full admission and full financial documentation in order to prepare and send the I-20.
  • International students seeking an F1 visa will be required to present proof of visa upon arrival on campus.   Proof of visa can be confirmed with ISS.

For questions on the F-1 visa, US Department of Homeland Security regulations for international students or SEVIS issues, please visit International Student Services.

Step 3: Apply for an International Merit Scholarship

Eligible undergraduate students must have a 3.25 high school or college GPA or 25 ACT or 1200 SAT score.  If you wish to apply for the international merit scholarship, then you must upload a copy of your NACES approved credential evaluation confirming your official GPA calculation.   

Step 4: Meet With Academic Advisor

Now to the fun part... Mapping out the path to your degree and choosing all the courses to help you meet your career goals.

Step 5: Register for Classes

Once you've been advised and the advising "flag" on your account has been cleared, you can register for courses.

Step 6: Confirm Health Insurance/Record

Health records must be provided within 30 days of the first day of classes showing freedom from Tuberculosis. (NOTE: All international students must purchase a health insurance policy or provide proof of government sponsored health insurance before they will be allowed to enroll.)

Step 7: Request Your Campus ID Card

When you have registered for your courses for the current school semester, a campus (ID) card may be requested by logging into your campus card account.  Once logged in, click the link that says "Submit New Photo" and follow the directions. 

*Please note, if you are an online student you will be required to upload your official government-issued ID such as a Driver’s License or Passport for verification purposes.

The Campus Card Office is located at 115 Wilder Tower on the main campus and in 109 Varnell-Jones on the Lambuth Campus.

Step 8: Learn More About Parking on Campus

For students, General Permit Parking is paid for through the Maintenance Fee portion of your semester tuition. Once you have registered for classes, a semester validation sticker will be mailed to the address on file with Student Records. New students are mailed a permit (hangtag) along with a semester validation sticker prior to fee payment. The UofM permit (hangtag) must be updated every semester with a current semester validation sticker. Resident and priority parking is available for additional fees.

Step 9: Fee Payment

All tuition fees are detailed in TigerXpress. Payments can be processed online, by mail, or in-person.

If you have additional questions regarding the next steps to enrollment, then please contact your Enrollment Coordinator.