Information for Newly Admitted International Students
Congratulations on your acceptance to University of Detroit Mercy. The staff in the International Services Office is looking forward to meeting you and working with you throughout your stay. In the meantime, please click on the appropriate link below for important information that will be of help as you prepare to begin your experience as a new Detroit Mercy international student. If you have any questions, please be sure to contact us.
Disclaimer: Any and all non-Detroit Mercy websites on this site are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement by Detroit Mercy.
Students coming from abroad:
- Pay I-901 Fee https://www.fmjfee.com/i901fee/index.html
- Apply for a student visa (F-1) and attend visa interview https://www.usembassy.gov/
- Travel to U.S. Closest airport is Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
- Detroit Mercy I-20, passport and visa should be on your person while going through Customs.
- We recommend to travel with less than 10,000 USD on your person.
- Make housing arrangements. Student who would like to live on-campus, please click here. https://www.udmercy.edu/life/on-campus/index.php
Transfer-in students:
- Be admitted to Detroit Mercy
- Request for current institution to transfer your SEVIS record to Detroit Mercy
- Make housing arrangements. Students who would like to live on-campus, please click here. https://www.udmercy.edu/life/on-campus/index.php
For ALL new students:
- Check-In with ISO (Reno Hall, Room 046)
- Bring passport, visa and Detroit Mercy I-20
- Set-up financial arrangements with Student Accounting https://www.udmercy.edu/current-students/accounting/
- Take English Placement exam (and other placement exams for undergraduate students)
- Attend New International Student Orientation (mandatory)
- Take TB skin test https://www.udmercy.edu/life/health/index.php
Health Insurance
All F-1 visa holders (excluding Canadian citizens) are required to purchase U.S. health insurance through AETNA. For more information, please visit https://www.aetnastudenthealth.com/en/school/686166/index.html