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 will be hosting Pre-Arrival Webinars for all incoming international students. More details and registration can be found in your Rowan email.

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 8:00 AM EDT: Wellness at Rowan

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 8:00 AM EDT: Academics and Housing for Undergraduate Students

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 8:00 AM EDT: Academics for Graduate Students

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at TBD: Travel Preparation and Immediate Next Steps

The required health forms can all be found at the Wellness Center website. 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.

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.

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.

Structured Fall 2024 Move-In is scheduled for Saturday, August 24 through Sunday, September 1, 2024.

Once housing assignments for Fall 2024 term are finalized over the summer, students with an active assignment on campus will be notified via your Rowan email of instructions to select a move-in appointment time to arrive on a specific date and time, based on your assigned building.

Please visit the Residential Learning and University Housing Move-In website for up-to-date information on Fall 2024 move-in.

All incoming international students must complete the Pre-Arrival Confirmation Form found in your portal.

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.