International Student Onboarding & Check-In

Welcome to the U.S.! Now that you are here, there are a few critical steps you are required to take to secure your F-1 student status.

Update Your U.S. Address

Updating your U.S. address is one of the most important things you should do after arriving to the U.S. Failure to report your U.S. address to Rowan University will result in the termination of your F-1 record, and you will have to leave the U.S. immediately! 

You must self-report your U.S. address via the Self-Service Banner. The International Center has prepared some resources to help you do this:

Check-In After Arrival

All new students are required to submit the Check-In form via Terra Dotta. 

• Go to https://ic.rowan.edu/ and log in using your NetID information. 
• Navigate to the Control Center section of your profile and select the icon for “Check-In” .
• Enter your home country and U.S. emergency contact information. The U.S. emergency contact information is optional but encouraged if you have a contact here. 
• Confirm that your U.S. address is updated correctly (see above).
• Click “Next” and upload a copy of your F-1 visa. 
  • For Canadian students, upload a copy of your I-20. 
  • For Change of Status students, upload a copy of your approval notice. 
• Upload a copy of your I-94. Click here to retrieve your I-94. Please make sure you are downloading your most recent I-94, NOT the Entry/Departure History. 
  • For Change of Status students, please upload a copy of your approval notice instead. 
• Click “Submit”. The Check-In will be sent to the International Center.
  • You will receive an email when we approve your Check-In. Monitor your Rowan email inbox for updates!

Complete F-1 Student Virtual Onboarding

F-1 Student Virtual Onboarding is required for all F-1 international students. You must complete it no later than the start of classes! 

F-1 Student Virtual Onboarding is done through the Canvas platform. All F-1 students will be enrolled into the course a month before the start of classes. You will receive an email with more information at that time. 

Once you are enrolled in the course, you can access it at any time via Canvas at this link. If you are having problems accessing Canvas, please call or email support@rowan.edu or 856-256-4400. 

F-1 Student Virtual Onboarding is mandatory. If you do not complete it by the start of classes, a hold will be placed on your student account that will prevent you from registering for classes for the next semester. If you fail to take action, you will lose your F-1 status! 

Attend International Student Onboarding

F-1 and J-1 students are also required to join us for International Student Onboarding, our in-person international student orientation program. This is different from any other orientations you may have for your degree level or major – you are still required to attend any other orientation sessions that you are invited to. You must register for Onboarding via your admissions portal. 

• Date: Wednesday, August 26 and Thursday, August 27, 2026 
• Time: To be determined 
• Location: To be determined
• Check back here in the spring for updates and continue to monitor your student email address for more information!