Global Education Office

Admitted International Students

The Global Education Office (GEO) team assists international students and scholars traveling to the U.S. to participate in an academic experience. 

Through a wide range of specialized services and engagement opportunities, GEO also provides direct support to international students and scholars throughout their time at Virginia Commonwealth University.  

Information for 2024 Summer and Fall Students

• Admitted students seeking F-1 status for the summer or fall 2024 semesters must obtain a Form I-20 from GEOIS. The I-20 is needed to apply for the F-1 student visa and schedule a visa interview at a U.S. embassy/consulate. 
  
  
• Students with questions regarding the F-1 visa or travel to the U.S. are encouraged to register for an upcoming Pre-arrival Meetup. Open the Pre-arrival Meetup tab on the left for registration information.
  
  
• The fall 2024 International Student Orientation (ISO) is scheduled for August 14, 2024, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ISO is mandatory for all new F-1 students, including F-1 transfers. Open the International Student Orientation tab on the left for ISO registration information.
  
  

Download the New International Student Welcome Guide for important information to assist you as a new VCU student. 

Hear from international students, Sonika Singhal, Mahmoud Kaid and Jackline Otieno, members of VCU's International Student Advisory Board, who offer words of welcome and engage in a discussion of important topics for new international students.