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International Students

Next Steps

Get going on the small steps that lead to big things.

  • The first step in obtaining an F-1 Student Visa is to obtain an I-20 Form. Please follow the following steps to obtain your I-20 Form

    1. Complete the Financial Affidavit for International Students.
      1. Financial Affidavit (2026–2027): Undergraduate (PDF)
      2. Financial Affidavit (2025–2026): Undergraduate (PDF)
    2. Obtain official Bank Documentation indicating in U.S. Dollars sufficient funds available for one year of study.
    3. If you have not done so already, please send a copy of your current, valid passport/national identity. A photocopy or fax is acceptable.
    4. 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:
      1. New York City campus (PDF)
      2. Westchester campus (PDF)
    5. If you are in the US on a B-1/B-2 visa, you may need to change your status to F-1 before you can begin your program. If you need assistance in reviewing your current legal status in the U.S. and whether you can study, please contact the Office of International Admission at (212) 346-1368 to schedule an appointment.

    Return the original Financial Affidavit, official/hard copy bank documents, and the Transfer Recommendation Form (if necessary) to the Office of International Admission on the campus to which you have been accepted; addresses are listed below. Upon receipt of all necessary financial documentation, the Office of International Admission will issue you a Certificate of Eligibility for a student visa (Form I-20) and send it to the mailing address you provided on your application.

  • Login to your Application Dashboard to complete all items on the enrollment checklist.

    This checklist is unique to each student, therefore all items are compulsory.

  • Join us to celebrate your acceptance to Pace University at our exclusive Admitted Student Events

    PaceBound Virtual Admitted Student Event

    PaceBound is your chance to connect with current students, meet faculty, take a virtual tour campus and residence halls, and hear from financial aid and admission counselors about next steps—plus more!

    I-20/Visa Virtual Next Steps Webinar

    These virtual events are designed to help you towards your enrollment at Pace University including instructions on how to obtain your I-20, visa application tips, interview preparation, and pre-arrival requirements.

    Brazil In- Person Admitted Student Reception

    Join us for a special event for admitted students and their parents. Meet Dean of Admissions, along with current students, alumni, and future classmates, and discover what makes the Pace experience unique.

  • Orientation is a crucial part of the undergraduate admission process. You will receive an email invitation, after you have submitted your deposit. Visit the Orientation website for dates and registration information.

  • Make your first tuition payment.
    August 1, 2026

Global Pathways Program

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

For Questions, please contact the Office of Admission

Email: intladm@pace.edu

New York City Campus
Office of International Admission
One Pace Plaza
New York, NY 10038
Phone: (212) 346-1323

Westchester Campus
Office of International Admission
861 Bedford Road
Pleasantville, NY 10570
Phone: (914) 773-3746