Module 2: Traveling to the US

When to Arrive

Students on F-1 or J-1 visas are eligible to enter the U.S. up to 30 days before the start date listed on section 5 of the Form I-20 or section 3 of the Form DS-2019. We expect you to arrive in time for the mandatory international student orientation, and give yourself enough time to feel comfortable participating in the orientation on time. Please do not attempt to enter the U.S. more than 30 days before the program start date on the I-20 or DS-2019.

Important Documents

Always hand-carry the following required documents at all times:

Valid passport with your F-1 or J-1 visa
Form I-20 or DS-2019 issued by Webster University
Form I-901 SEVIS fee payment confirmation
Proof of financial support including any Scholarship Letter (if any)

Do not check the above documents in your baggage. If your baggage is lost or delayed, you will be unable to present these documents at your port of entry. As a result, you may not be able to enter the United States.

US Addresses and Contact Information

Before you travel to the U.S., you need to make arrangement for your accommodation in advance and know your residential address. In addition, you need to know the address of the Webster University campus location you are going to study at.

If you will be living on-campus in the St. Louis campus, you need to ask the Housing Office to provide you with the full residential address before travelling to the U.S.

Finally, you need to have the contact information of your International Advisor, also known as Designated School Official (DSO) or Responsible Officer (RO) in case a U.S immigration officer.

Campus addresses are below:

Webster University Main Campus
Webster University in San Antonio
Webster University in Columbia

Webster University, St. Louis
470 E. Lockwood Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63119, USA

Webster University, San Antonio
1100 Northwest Loop
Suite 410
San Antonio, TX 78213, USA

Webster University, Columbia
100 Gateway Corporate Boulevard
Columbia, SC 29223, USA

Webster University in Columbia SC Location