Schedule OIS Check-in

Check-in with OIS is required by law for all new F-1 and J-1 international students, including transfer students.  At the Check-In session, OIS will collect and scan your immigration documents and present information to assist you in your first weeks in Raleigh. Your documents will be returned to you at the end of the session.  

Who Must Attend Check-in

  • International students (F-1 and J-1 visa) must attend a check-in session upon arrival to NC State.
  • Students on other visas (H-1, H-4, F-2, etc.) should NOT attend the OIS Check-in session, as it is not a requirement of those visas.
  • Dependents on J-2 visas are required to check in with OIS. Please complete the Dependent Check-in Form to schedule a J-2 check-in appointment.

Required Steps Before Check-in

Before attending OIS Check-in, all students need to update information in MyPack Portal, following these instructions. OIS will not be able to register your SEVIS record until these steps have been completed: 

  • Update the ‘SEVIS Local’ (Raleigh) Address, U.S. Phone Number, and Emergency Contact Information
  • OIS Compliance Verification form. *Please note that the OIS Compliance Verification Form cannot be completed before you arrive to Raleigh and enter your local address* 

Continuing to update the SEVIS Local address in MyPack within 10 days of moving is a requirement of maintaining F-1/J-1 status. 

Required Documents to Bring to Check-in

  • I-20 (F-1 students) or DS 2019 (J-1 students)
  • Passport with visa stamp
  • Printout of the I-94 from your most recent entry into the United States 

Summer Session II 2019 Check-in Schedule

For new international GRADUATE students beginning in Summer Session II, you have two options to complete the immigration check-in requirement:  

  • The first check-in session will be held on Monday, June 24th at 9:00 AM in Daniels Hall room 434. 
  • The second check-in session will be held on Friday, June 28th at 1:00 PM in Daniels Hall room 434.  

For new international UNDERGRADUATE students enrolling in Summer Start, you have one option to complete the immigration check-in requirement:

  • The check-in session/International Orientation will be held on Monday, June 24th at 5:00 PM in Holmes Hall, Room 110

Fall 2019 Check-in Schedule

For students beginning their studies for the Fall 2019 semester, we will have numerous check-in sessions offered.  Registration will be required in advance and Fall 2019 students will be able to register for their preferred check-in session beginning on Wednesday, July 10th.  The link will be posted to this page.