F-1 and J-1 students who are new to LSU can find travel information and next steps to take after arriving to the United States and LSU.
Once you have all items necessary to travel to LSU, you can make your airline reservations and prepare for your arrival to the United States and Louisiana! Learn more about the travel process here.
As a new F-1 or J-1 student at LSU, one of the first things you need to do after arriving in the U.S. and/or Baton Rouge is to report your arrival to LSU and to the Department of Homeland Security. At LSU, this step is done by completing the SEVIS Check-in Form.
This help guide provides a list of the information and materials that students need to provide to International Student Services for arrival reporting purposes.