Accept your offer of admission and pay the required enrollment deposit. International students must confirm their enrollment before applying for an I-20. The enrollment confirmation form is available in your application portal.

If you would like to defer your acceptance to the next semester, please request a revised Acceptance Letter from the International Admissions Office for the semester you plan to enroll by sending an email to international@rowan.edu and copying rowanic@rowan.edu.

The International Center will revise your I-20 based on the new acceptance letter.

You should be able to activate your Rowan NetID 48 hours after you pay the required enrollment deposit. Check your email for more information.

To access your Rowan email for the first time, follow these instructions for setting up new student accounts.

For additional assistance with username, password, and PIN issues, call the Rowan University Support Desk at +1 856-256-4400 or email support@rowan.edu.

Rowan policy is that, after matriculation, all official correspondence from Rowan University is sent to your Rowan email address.

Visit our Applying for Your Visa pages for detailed instructions.

F-1 Students

J-1 Students

The International Center is hosting Pre-Arrival Webinars for all incoming international students. More details and registration will be sent to your Rowan email closer to the events.

International Student Success: Navigating Health, Wellness, and Residence Resources at Rowan University
Recorded Friday, November 14, 2025 | Link to Recording | Link to Presentation Slides

The Pre-Arrival webinars below were recorded for students who entered in the Fall 2025 semester.

International Student Success: Testing, Advising, Registration, and Academic Success
Recorded Thursday, May 22, 2025 | Link to Recording | Link to Presentation Slides

International Student Success: Academic Resources for Master's and PhD Students
Recorded Friday, June 13, 2025 | Link to Recording | Link to Presentation Slides

International Student Success: Preparing for Your Arrival to the U.S.
Recorded Thursday, July 10, 2025 | Link to Recording | Link to Presentation Slides

The required health forms can all be found at the Wellness Center website. You will find additional details about Tuberculosis (TB) testing and health insurance options for international students under this Wellness resource page for international students. You must submit these forms and records (in English) to the Wellness Center as soon as possible. If you do not complete these requirements, you will not be permitted to begin classes or live on campus. Questions about TB testing, immunizations, and anything else health related should be directed to the Wellness Center.

If you have questions about health requirements, please email wellnesscenter@rowan.edu. For Frequently Asked Questions and important health and insurance information, please review International Students Health Services details.

Health Insurance is required for all full-time undergraduate and graduate students. View the Health Insurance Plan Options for International Students website for more information.

We suggest watching ISI's video explaining the U.S. Healthcare System before your arrival.

If you have questions about health requirements, please email wellnesscenter@rowan.edu. For Frequently Asked Questions and important health and insurance information, please review International Students Health Services details

On-Campus Housing

Rowan’s policy states that all undergraduate students who are unmarried, under the age of 21, and not living with a parent or legal guardian are required to reside in University residence facilities until the completion of their second academic year (58 credits). Please apply for Rowan Housing on this webpage.

If you want to live on campus, please check your On-Campus housing options.

Off-Campus Housing

There are many off-campus rental properties around Rowan University for students. Visit Rowan’s Renting Resources webpage for more information on renting in the Glassboro area. The Off-Campus Student Hub website provides additional information about living off-campus as a Rowan student.

Meal Plans

All first-year residence hall students are required to purchase either the All-Access or 14-meal plan for their first semester. Meal Plan options can be found on the Residential Learning and University Housing website.

 Spring 2026 International Student Move-In is scheduled for Monday, January 12th and Tuesday, January 13th.

You will not be able to move into your residential hall over the weekend, as University Housing and Residential Life Offices are closed on weekends.

Please report to Savitz Hall to pick up your RowanCard, then report to your residential hall for to check in. You should arrive between 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and arrange your own transportation internally to your rooms. If you arrive after 1:00 pm, you will be responsible for arranging your own temporary accommodations. The closest and most convenient hotel is the Marriott Hotel in Glassboro. The next day, you will need to visit your residential building during business hours to move into your dorms.

If you have any questions, concerns or problems related to move-in, please contact the Housing Office.

For all the details related to how to submit your payment, how to make wire payments, and procedures related to returned check payments, please check the Bursar’s webpage

The earliest day you can arrive in the U.S. is 30 days before your program start date. The date is listed on your I-20 as the "Earliest Admission Date" in the Program of Study section.

You must NOT use your student visa to enter the U.S. more than 30 days before the start of your program. Also, DO NOT enter the U.S. on a B-1 or B-2 status (tourist) as it is considered fraudulent entry.