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    International Student Pre-Arrival Information

    Pre-Arrival i​s for new international students who are getting ready to come to the University of Colorado Denver. Below is all the information new students will need regarding initial immigration documents, the visa application process, housing, health insurance, academic advising, registering for classes, and much more!

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    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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