Confirmed Students/New Students

Preparing to Come to Earlham
If you have not already done so, confirm your intent to attend Earlham College

1. Submit required documents in the Initial/Transfer I-20 Request (requests will be sent to you in the New Student Portal or on your User Home Page).
2. Receive your Certificate of Eligibility: Form I-20 (F-1) or DS-2019 (J-1)
3. Apply for your F-1 or J-1 student visa
4. Learn the rules for your visa:
   • Maintaining F-1 Status
   • Maintaining J-1 Status
5. Complete other required arrival information (specific requests will be in the New Student Portal or on your User Home Page).
6. Come to Earlham, start classes, and meet wonderful people from around the world!

All students traveling from outside of the United States should plan to arrive at the Dayton International Airport on Thursday, Aug. 5th in preparation for Earlham's New Student Orientation (NSO) on Friday, August 6, 2021. Please be sure to submit your flight information in the Portal prior to departing for Earlham so that we can be prepared for your arrival. Please send any changes to your arrival information to NSO@earlham.edu.
Shuttle service from Dayton International Airport will be available only on the following dates and times: 

• Thursday, Apr 5 at 10 am and 4 pm 
• Friday, Apr 6 at 10 am and 4 pm 

Students arriving prior to Thursday, Aug. 5th will need to arrange their own transportation, housing and meals until that date. We ask that you avoid arriving early unless it is absolutely necessary.