Immigration Guidance, Resources and Support
UConn provides information, guidance, and resources for members of the University community navigating immigration-related questions, policy changes, and immigration enforcement activity. We recognize that changes in immigration policy and enforcement may create questions, uncertainty, and concern for members of our community.
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Important information for international applicants
Effective September 8, 2025, for applicants submitting applications to the Summer 2026 or Fall 2026 terms and beyond***, third-party credential evaluations for transcripts and degrees awarded by schools outside the U.S are required. You may choose any evaluator you wish to use from the following list. Commonly used credential evaluation services are below:
- TEC (formerly SpanTran) is a NACES member organization that has created a custom portal for The Graduate School at UConn that will ensure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their portal here: TEC Application – UConn Graduate School
- IEE is a NACES member organization that has created a custom portal for The Graduate School at UConn that will ensure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their portal here: IEE Application- UConn Graduate School
- Any member of NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) or
- Any member of AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluators)
If you have obtained a third-party credential evaluation from a member of one of these associations, please include this in your application.
***Applicants applying to any graduate program for the Spring 2026 term may upload either a copy of the transcript and degree certificate/diploma or use one of the credential evaluation services explained above.
Accepted Students
If you have been accepted to our program as an international student these are the necessary items you need to send to publichealth@uchc.edu.
All students:
US Visa History Form (Pre-Sponsorship)
Student Coming from Outside U.S.
- I-20 Request Form
- Original Financial Support Documents
- UCHC Acceptance Letter
- Cleared Background Check
- Copy of Passport
Student Already in U.S. on F-1 Status – the following is required in addition to the items listed above
- Copy of Current I-20
- Copy of Current I-94
- Copy of Passport
- Copy of Visa Page from Passport
- Copy of EAD Card (if applicable)
- SEVIS Transfer Form (initiated by UCHC International Officer)
Student Already in U.S. on Different Status (not F-1)
- Copy of visa approval notice
- Copy of current I-94
- Copy of passport
- Copy of visa page from passport
If accompanied by dependents, please include the following:
- Dependent Request form
- Marriage Certificate for Spouse
- Birth Certificate for all children
- Copy of passport for all dependents
➢ Note on Birth/Marriage Certificate: if in a foreign language, it should be accompanied by original official translation into English; if in English, a notarized document should be provided prior to UCH visa sponsorship.
If you can send back the applicable forms to publichealth@uchc.edu, that will speed up your visa process.
SSC Background Authorization Form
US Visa History Form (Pre-Sponsorship)
Resource Links from the International Office