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International Student Resource Book (ISRB)
ISP’s ISRB serves as your main resource for understanding F-1 visa regulations and learning about life in Minnesota as a Macalester student. It’s designed to help you navigate campus life and adjust to American culture.
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Pre-departure Checklist
See our checklist to make sure you have everything ready before you arrive.
Pre-Orientation for International Students (PO4IS)
PO4IS is required for all new first-year, exchange and transfer students who are in the U.S. on F-1 or J-1 visas.
Transfers, Exchange or visiting students
Macalester welcomes exchange students through our different partners.
ISP Mentoring
All incoming international students and Ametrica participants are paired with a student mentor.
Ametrica Program
Ametrica aims to promote dialogue, intercultural sensitivity, and friendship between first year international and domestic students.
All Student Orientation
A mandatory orientation for all first-year, exchange, and transfer students starting at Macalester.
Transferring to Mac
Fill out the SEVIS Transfer Form if you have attended school in the US prior to coming to Macalester.
Updates
I-20 – ISP is currently processing a significant number of I-20s in the order in which all materials were submitted. We appreciate your patience. For questions regarding the issuance of an I-20, please follow the instructions provided by admissions and submit required documents on the student portal.