Congratulations on your admission to °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û! We extend a warm welcome and are confident that you will have a positive academic, social and cultural experience at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û and in the United States.
The International Student Support (ISS) team is here to support you with a customized orientation and to help you navigate the requirements of your F-1 student visa status, from initial I-20 issuance to work authorization and beyond.
Over the course of your studies with °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û, ISS will also provide you with programs to optimize your academic, professional, social, personal, and cultural transition to college and the United States.
Students are responsible for maintaining their immigration status, so we encourage you to read through the resources on our website to become familiar with your rights and responsibilities as an F-1 student. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team at ISS@merrimack.edu.Â
Please note that new students, students transferring in their SEVIS record to °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û, and prior °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û students who are returning to their program after a leave of absence must complete check-in.
To complete your check-in process, you must visit the ISS Office within 10 days of arrival and bring the following documents:
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