Congratulations on your admission to Youngstown State University (YSU)! Below you will find information that will assist you as you prepare for your arrival in Youngstown to begin your academic life at YSU. Everyone at the International Programs Office (IPO) is looking forward to welcoming you to campus.
*More information is coming soon.
Additional information:
Please follow this link to the International Programs Office for detailed information about Obtaining your F-1 or J-1 Visa
It is mandatory that you provide either proof that you have had a recent negative Tuberculosis (TB) test or that you have a test once you arrive at Youngstown State University. If you do not bring proof of a negative TB test, we will arrange for this testing during Orientation.
Please see the Student Health website for a memo from the doctor on immunizations.
You will be required to have the following vaccinations and must upload proof of immunizations to Youngstown State University.
If you will live on campus, you will be required to provide documentation to the University of your meningococcal and Hepatitis B vaccination status. This is a state law of Ohio.
Tuition and fees are calculated after you are registered for classes. Upon registration, an invoice will be sent to your YSU email account. You will be responsible for paying that invoice soon after receipt. The preferred method of payment by YSU is via an international wire transfer. For international transfers, YSU has two options. (1) Transfer Mate and (2) Flywire.
If you wish to bring a bank draft, use the tuition estimator for an estimate of your tuition costs. NOTE: The actual cost of tuition may vary depending on how many credits you register for and lab/course fees. You must be prepared to pay the difference upon arrival to campus and course registration.
All international students are required to purchase the YSU International Student Health Insurance Plan as a condition of enrollment at the university and will not be permitted to waive the coverage. Exceptions may apply for international students who are covered under a government sponsor or a select international organization, or who are covered as a US-based employee or a dependent of a US-based employee, with US-based health insurance provided through that employment.
The student health insurance will automatically be charged to the student’s account upon registration for classes.
If you have been awarded an International Housing Award or Honors Award, you must accept your award through Financial Aid. To accept your award, follow the steps below.
The university must receive official paper copies of new student transcripts, and degree certificates, so students may maintain enrollment with Youngstown State University.
Important notes about official documents:
Students may pack and bring official documents with them to orientation … or mail/post the official documents, to the International Programs Office (IPO).
Mail-in Address (for international students only):
Office of International Admissions
Jones Hall 1042
1 Tressel Way,
Youngstown, OH 44555, USA
IPO Phone: +1 (330) 941-2336
Important- Official documents are needed to maintain enrollment: If students fail to submit official transcripts and certificates/diplomas before the last day to withdraw from the term, they will be administratively withdrawn from the University. All scholarships awarded will be rescinded and the student’s SEVIS record will be terminated. They will no longer be a student at YSU.
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