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International Students

Welcome To Pace!

We are delighted and honored to have you join the International Student Community at Pace University. We hope you will enjoy your education experience at Pace and in the United States! Please review the pre-arrival guide with helpful information about transition into the U.S. and to Pace University! We encourage you to attend a Pre-Arrival Orientation online.

Please watch the video for obtaining helpful tips and practical advice prior to arrival.

Immigration Updates

We will continue to provide you updates on travel amid COVID-19. Please also review the FAQ for Pace University's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements and SEVP's current COVID-19 Policy Guidance.

Learn more about the Immigration Updates

Global Pathways Program

If you have been admitted to the Pace Global Pathways Program, do not follow the below steps. Instead, visit the Pace Global Pathways accepted student page.

Next Steps

If you require a certificate of eligibility for the non-immigrant student (F-1) visa process, the following information is needed (if not already submitted).

  1. Submit Tuition Deposit
  2. 2023-2024 downloadable Financial Affidavit of Support (PDF)
  3. 2024-2025 downloadable Financial Affidavit of Support (PDF)
  4. Please submit a copy of the first page (data information) and last page (current address) of you current passport.
  5. Provide one or more of the following which must show the ability to support a year's cost of tuition and fees associated with the appropriate affidavit for your program of study. *Current Bank Statements showing regular deposits, owner's name, and current balance greater than the tuition and fees associated with your program. *A current letter from a bank on bank letterhead indicating the date, account number, account holder's name, and amount on deposit in U.S. dollars. The letter must include the signature of a bank official.
  6. If you are currently in the US on a F1 student visa. please provide items 1,2, and 3 as well as a Transfer Recommendation Form completed by you and your international student adviser- New York City Campus (PDF), Westchester Campus (PDF)

If you have questions please reach out to the International Student & Scholars Office

Schedule and Appointment

International Students & Scholars staff members are available to answer questions regarding immigration regulations from processing paperwork necessary for travel to employment authorizations. We are here to support you during your stay in the U.S. Advisors are available for walk-ins and appointments during the times listed below. To schedule an appointment, go to ISS Connect.

In our efforts to assist you in easily navigating useful information across different Pace departments, we have created a one-stop shop navigator for you. Explore the International Student Navigator website in the event you have questions about non-visa related matters, such as academics, housing, health services, tuition and billing, and the like.