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International students require a Form I-20 and F-1 student visa to enter and study in the United States. To receive your Form I-20, complete the following steps:

• Provide a color copy of your passport.
• Submit your completed and signed Certificate of Finances form.
• Send supporting financial documentation. All students are required to demonstrate the financial ability to pay for at least one year of academic and living expenses before being issued an immigration document by Saint Leo University. All supporting financial documents must be in English or accompanied by a notarized English translation showing available liquid funds. The financial documents cannot be older than six months at the time of submission to Saint Leo University in order to be considered valid. These financial documents include, but are not limited to, bank statements and letters, government or organization scholarships. These items can be sent electronically, through postal mail or faxed. Once your documents have been received, Saint Leo University will issue the Form I-20. This will be mailed to the mailing address listed on your Certificate of Finances form.

Once you receive your Form I-20, complete the following steps to apply for your F-1 student visa:

• Immediately review your Form I-20 once you receive it. Check your name, date of birth, and all other information for accuracy. If you find any errors, please let us know immediately.
• Pay the $200 SEVIS Fee.
• Apply for your F-­1 student visa. (Please note: Citizens of Canada and Bermuda do not need to apply for a student visa and can enter the United States with a Form I-20.)
• Make an appointment at the closest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
• Attend your appointment with the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Be sure to take the following items to your appointment:
  • Signed Form I-20
  • Saint Leo University acceptance letter
  • Valid passport
  • Receipt confirming SEVIS payment
  • Supporting financial documents
  • Saint Leo Health History and Immunization forms

Once you have been issued your F­-1 student visa, you are ready to come to the United States to study. Please be sure to carry all of the listed documents with you on your flight, including your Form I-20.

You’ll need your Saint Leo email address and portal password to access the housing website. 2019-2020 First-Year Housing Applications will be available beginning March 1, 2019. The First-Year Housing application priority deadline to submit is June 1, 2019. 

Please note: You won’t be able to apply for housing until your deposit has been processed, which usually takes about three days. If you need special housing accommodations, please contact the Office of Accessibility Services at adaoffice@saintleo.edu, by phone (352) 588­-8464 or by fax (352) 588-8506.

In order to ensure that you receive the appropriate Florida state aid to which you are entitled, you must provide valid proof of Florida residency. Complete and submit your Florida Resident Proof of Residency form along with the required documentation by July 1.

Both residents and commuters must have parking decals on their cars. Skip the lines by registering online. You can pick up your decal when you arrive on campus.