US pre-arrival information

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We’ll be here for you at every step of your journey

Our team will be in touch with you regularly before you leave your home country, making sure you’re on track and have everything you need to start your studies in the USA. Our Education Advisors are based all over the world, so in many cases you’ll be able to talk to someone in your own language and time zone.

Some of the ways we’ll help include:

Holding pre-departure briefings for you and your family so you can ask any questions you may have
Guiding you through the visa application process and helping you prepare for your visa interview
Helping you navigate the student housing application process
Explaining course registration and payment requirements
Helping you to connect with other new students before you arrive on campus

“As an expat, I’ve felt really welcomed here. Everyone is extremely friendly and helpful and wants to assist you, which makes the process so much easier.”
Arsha from India
University of Connecticut student

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Student ambassador, Natalia Deschamps De Souza

“I am extremely grateful for the whole Kaplan team, and for all the support I received to enter the university I chose! It certainly would not have been such a pleasant journey without the help of all of them.”
Natalia from Brazil
Arizona State University student

Pre-arrival support by US study destination

Arizona State University

Pace University

Simmons University

University of Connecticut

Post-arrival support

When you begin your studies, your university provides comprehensive student support services to help you succeed personally, academically and professionally. This could include helping you to arrange an airport transfer and organizing fun social activities to help you settle in.

In addition, your university will have a dedicated office for international students to assist you with anything related to your enrollment status, student visa, and employment in the USA.