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    Whether you’re interested in Music Business, 3-D Animation, Public Health, Sports Management, Architecture, or Engineering, or a degree tailored from 150 undergraduate and graduate degree options, your educational experience prepares you for success. With new American and international friends, you’ll find academic support as you learn together in welcoming classrooms and after-school study groups. When it’s time for fun, Colorado’s annual 300 days of sunshine are perfect for hiking, biking, skiing, and dozens of guided outdoor adventures for students.

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    Important information to prepare for travel, immigration, and your courses.

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    I-20 Timeline & Checklist

    All F-1 international students are required to get an I-20 form. Click for information on getting your I-20 or DS-2019 a timeline for receiving your immigration documents.

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    Orientation & Student Conference

    All new international students in F or J visa status, including anyone transferring from another institutions within the U.S., are required to complete both the online Orientation and the full day International Student Conference.​

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    Forms and tools specifically​ for pre-arrival students include the Immigration Document Creation Request, Sponsorship Commitment Form, Transfer-In Eligibility Form, F-1/J-1 Compliance Form, Sponsor Release Form, & Financial Sponsorship Calculator.

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    Current F-1 and J-1 students can find more information about the topics below that will help them maintain their current immigration status​, learn more about events and activities, find the necessary forms, and plan for graduation

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    It is very important that F-1 and J-1 Students maintain their immigration status while in the U.S. Please visit the links below and visit the main website for general requirements. 

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    The University of Colorado Denver has a mandatory health insurance policy for all enrolled international students in the non-immigrant visa categories of F-1 and J-1. Visit the site below to learn more about this requirement in addition to our immunization policy.

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    International Students have specific restrictions on employment. In order for you to better understand this, it is necessary for students to understand the rules with labor clearly so they do not break any labor laws that could negatively affect their immigration status.

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    ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

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    A Sponsored Student is a student who meets the following two requirements:

    1. The student receives funding to attend CU Denver from a third party organization (the Sponsor). Sponsors are typically government organizations or private companies.
    2. The student's sponsor will be billed directly for the student's tuition and fees by the University of Colorado Denver.
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    Updates & Resources for International Students

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    Attend an Event or Workshop

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    Webinars: Immigration & Related Topics

    Learn more details through these informative webinars, town halls, and other videos relevant to immigration, employment, and many other topics.

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    CURRENT UPDATES, ANSWERS, & GUIDANCE

    Read the latest updates and get your questions answered about relevant and timely international student immigration information.

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    Life in Colorado

    A perfect view of the Rocky Mountains, the nation’s largest public park system, and over 300 days of sunshine a year are just a few of the best amenities waiting to welcome you to a new life in Denver, CO! Residents enjoy skiing, hiking, mountain biking, championship sports teams and cultural attractions, which makes Denver one of the best places in the USA to live and work. We have included just a few highlights to help you settle into your new home away from home.

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    MAINTAINING SPONSORSHIP

    To maintain sponsorship status at the University of Colorado Denver, students must have a valid Financial Guarantee Letter (FGL) on file prior to the first tuition payment deadline of each semester. Students must submit the FGL to the Sponsored Student Coordinator in the Office of International Affairs.

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