It is required that all new international scholars in either J-1, H-1B, O-1 or TN status check in with the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS) upon arrival. When checking in with OISSS, please make sure you have all your travel documents (passport, visa, printout of I-94 record or I-94 card, DS-2019) and those for any dependents that are with you in the U.S.
Office of Global Engagement
International Students and Scholars
Once You Arrive
What you should do within the first week of your arrival.
Academic and Administrative Requirements
- Refer to the Your First Days at Brown checklist for additional check-in instructions and information.
- Get your Brown ID Card.
- Check in with other departments on campus that may be expecting to meet with you (i.e. your sponsoring department, Graduate School, BioMed Office of Postdoctoral and Graduate Studies, Brown Business Center (BBC) etc.).
Living Arrangements and Getting Settled
- Find a place to live (if you have not done so already).
- Order the necessary utilities for your home if you need to (electricity, water, gas, internet, phone, etc).
- Open a bank account.
- Figure out your means of transportation (car, taxi, bus, bicycle, walking).