Travel

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is pleased to welcome all international students and exchange visitors to The New School and help them enhance their cultural experience by engaging in travel to other parts of the United States as well as internationally. Travel may include short trips while classes are in session or extended travel during academic breaks and vacation periods.

All international students and exchange visitors should plan any travels to avoid missing classes, exams, and/or other required academic activities. The New School has a strict attendance policy. Failure to adhere to university attendance policy may affect final grades and credit hours, which may affect an international student or exchange visitor's F or J status.

To avoid risks during travel, all international students and exchange visitors should maintain F or J status and take time before traveling to understand:

• The Visa
• Process of Entry into the United States and the I-94 Record
• Travel Signatures and Documents
• Travel Checklist
• Traveling for Study and Research Abroad
• High-Risk Travel Periods
• Travel FAQ

For questions related to travel, please contact ISSS before traveling.

U.S. Visa Services

Wait times for visa appointments at U.S. embassies and consulates are based on workload and staffing and can vary from week to week. Students can schedule an appointment up to 365 days before their program start date of their I-20 or DS-2019. ISSS recommends scheduling your visa appointment as soon as possible.