Congratulations and welcome to Bemidji State University!

Now that you have been admitted, it’s time to start focusing on your next steps to becoming a student at Bemidji State University (BSU)! The International Program Center is here to help you make the most of your experience at BSU, offering guidance at every step along the way.

Resources for Admitted Students

Preparing for Travel – Information on obtaining your visa, traveling to Bemidji, and what you’ll need when you arrive.
Arrival Notification – Please notify us as soon as possible to confirm your attendance and inform us of your arrival information.
Health Insurance – Learn more about required health insurance for international students.
Housing – Information about BSU’s residence halls and housing options for international students.
Immunization – Immunization requirements for enrollment.
Orientation – Orientation is mandatory for all new international students, undergraduate and graduate levels.
Sevis Fee – All F-1 and J-1 visa applicants are required to pay this fee.
I-20 and DS-2019 Mailing Options – Learn about ways you can have your time sensitive immigration documents express-mailed using UEMS.
Visa Information – Points to remember when applying for a non-immigrant visa.