After receiving confirmation of your acceptance to Madonna Univeristy, contact the International Students Office at your current school to request a SEVIS data release to Madonna University. You need to present to your current school (tranfer-out school) a copy of your admission letter from Madonna University and a copy of the Transfer Release Form. After the Transfer Release From is completed by your current school, mail or fax (734-432-5393) the completed form to the International Students Office at Madonna University (yransfer-in school). A new I-20 from Madonna University will be issued for you after we receive your SEVIS data from the tranfer-out school.
Download the Transfer Release Form.

You are required to report to the International Students Office at Madonna University within 15 days of the program start date listed on your I-20 to complete the transfer in process. The International Students Office (ISO) is located in Room 1207 in the Academic Building. Bring the following documents with you when reporting to ISO:
1.  A copy of passport and visa
2.  A copy of I-94
3.  A copy of stamped I-20
4.  Emergency contact information.

Undergraduate international students with no residence in the U.S. are required to live on campus during their first semester of study. Graduate international students are also strongly encouraged to live on campus because no public transportation is available in Livonia, Mich. For more information about policies and contracts visit the Residence Hall.
 
Reserve your Residence Hall room by completing the following steps:

• Complete the Residence Hall Contract.
• Include a deposit of $175, which includes $75 for room reservation and $100 for room damage deposit.
  • The deposit can be made by check, money order, online payment, or wire transfer. (See Payment Method.) Make the check or money order payable to Madonna University. Please note that no room will be reserved until the deposite is received by the Student Accounts Office.
  • The Room deposit will be applied to your room payment and is non-refundable if you do not come to campus after receiving your visa.
• Mail in your contract and payment to:
  Madonna University Student Accounts
  Attn. Ms. Peggy Finnigan-Jessup
  36600 Schoolcraft Road
  Livonia, MI 48150-1176, USA
• Notify the Residence Hall of your expected arrival date and time or if you need to arrive on campus earlier then the scheduled move-in date. Contact Ms. Tanisha McIntosh, Director of Residence Life, at 734-432-5755 or tmcintosh@madonna.edu.
• Review the "What to Bring to the Residence Hall" list at the end of the Welcome Booklet, and bring necessary items with you for comfortable living on campus.

The English placement test is required for students who do not mee the minimum English proficiency requirement (TOEFL, IELTS). The English placement placement examination tests your ability in Grammar, Reading, Vocabulary, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. It takes approximately 4.5 hours to complete. To get information about the ESL program or to reserve for the test, contact Ms. Hadeel Betti, Coordinator, ESL Program, hbetti@madonna.edu, Tel: 734-432-5397.

All new international students to Madonna University are required to attend international student orientation. To reserve your attendance, contact Ms. Amy Dickerson at aldickerson@madonna.edu Tel: 734-432-5763.

You must report to the Universiy within 30 days before the beginning of the semester. Upon arriving on campus, visit the following offices to complete your registration and tuition payment process.

1. International Students Office, Room 1207, 734-432-5791
   Bring your passport, I-20 and I-94 when visiting the office, an appointment is necessary.
   You will receive F-1 student visa guidelines.
2. Office of ESL Program, Room 2427, 734-432-5397
   Required for students who do not meet the minimum English proficiency scores (TOEFL, IELTS, etc) admission status.
   You will take the English Placement Test to determine your English proficiency level, an appointment is necessary. Based on the test result, you may be required to take ESL classes. For English proficiency requirements refer to the ESL Program Specifics.
3. Department of Your Field of Study
   For students who have met the ESL requirements
   You will discuss your plan of study with an advisor in the department, an appointment is necessary.
4. Registration Office, Room 2003, 734-432-2003
   You will register for classes.
5. Student Accounts Office, Room 2005, 734-432-5600
   You will submit tuition payment. Please be sure that sufficient funding is available for such payments upon your arrival on campus.

Tuition and fees are payable in U.S. currency by cash, money order, check, e-check, wire transfer, or credit card.
 
Payment by Check: Make the check Payable to Madonna University and send the check to the following address. Make sure to include the student's name on the check.
Madonna University
Attn: Student Accounts Office
36600 Schoolcraft Road
Livonia, MI 48150-1176, USA

Payment by Wire Transfer: Use the following bank information. Make sure to include the student's name on the wire transfer receipt.

• Go to CASHNet
• From the list of optional payments, click Real-Time Balance or Tuition Payment for current tuition payments, click the Select button on the right side of the line. If choosing the Real-Time Balance and you do not want to pay the full amount listed with that option, the amount can be changed on the next page prior to entering your payment information.
• After you choose your item/s to pay, you will be prompted for an ID and password or you can create a user ID and Password.
• Students can then follow the directions from there to enter the amount, account information,etc.

All international students at Madonna University are required to carry catastrophic health insurance that is valid in the United States. If you would like to use a plan from your home country to meet the medical insurance coverage requirement, please send proof of coverage, in English, via fax
734-432-5344 to the University's Student Accounts Office and send an email to sa@madonna.edu to confirm that the fax has been sent. Such proof and notice must reach the Students Account Office no later than Friday of the first week of classes. Without such proof, you must purchase student insurance through Madonna University (2012-2013 cost: $992 per year for students under age 26, $1,348 per year for students 26 years of age and over).
 
Your account will be charged automatically for the insurance cost if no proof of medical insurance is received by the Student Accounts Office by the deadline. After the deadline, no credit for health insurance may be processed.

According to Immigration rules, students may seek employment only on campus. On-campus employment is limited and not all students can find a job. Without employment, you cannot obtain a social security number (SSN). You may find it difficult to obtain a car or apartment without a SSN. Madonna University is not able to provide assistance for those seeking off-campus housing.

Please bring all the items which are listed below. Be sure your official papers are in order, organized, and filed together in a secure place, such as a small folder or carry-on luggage. Do not place these in your check-in luggage.

1. Passport: It must be valid for six months beyond your intended stay in the United States. It can be revalidated at your Consulate in the United States, if necessary (the passport should be carried with you).
2. Form I-20 AB: This is the Certificate for Non-Immigrant (F-1) Student Status you received from the Admission Office. You will present this at your Port-of-Entry. You should also have proof of sufficient funds (one year’s expenses).
3. Medical Records: You must be properly immunized before you leave; bring your history of immunization (immunization record), medical records, and documentation of special conditions with you. Also bring a second pair of eye glasses and any necessary prescription medication.
4. Health Insurance: There are two options to purchase health insurance. You may purchase a policy from a health insurance company in your native country and show proof at orientation. Otherwise, you may purchase the university student policy at orientation.
5. Transcripts: If you are bringing final academic transcripts, make sure you have an English translation of notarized and authentic copies. We recommend you also bring course descriptions or syllabi, if possible.
6. International Driver’s License: You must possess a valid driver’s license, either international or American, in order to drive in the United States.
7. Second Identification: Bring a second document which identifies who you are, if possible. The driver’s license noted above is a good example, a photo ID would be recommended.

Bring or Purchase in the U.S.:

• Pillow, blanket, bedspread, sheets, pillowcase (extra long twin bed)
• Towels, toiletries
• Desk lamp, desk organizer
• Wastebasket
• Drawer liner
• Personal items (pictures, posters, etc)
• White putty (sticky tack) to hang items on wall
• Surge protector
• Sewing kit
• Umbrella, raincoat
• Cleaning supplies
• Broom or small vacuum
• Laundry basket, detergent, starch, iron
• Clothes hangers
• Refrigerator (must fit our guidelines)
• Dishes, food storage containers, can opener
• Flip Flops for shower
• Fan
• Flashlight
• Personal radio, stereo with headphones
• TV and cable cord
• Alarm clock
• Small first aid kit (bandages, aspirin, cotton balls, etc)
• An open mind and sense of adventure

Do NOT Bring:

• Microwaves
• Appliances with exposed heating elements
• Large stereo systems
• Halogen lamps
• Candles or incense
• Firearms or any other weapons
• Double-sided tape to hang items on surface
• Alcoholic beverage (We are a dry campus.)
• Alcoholic beverage containers used as decoration

For more information about rules and regulations visit the Residence Hall.