International Student Programs

This is the first step in the process. Once you apply, you will receive a confirmation email confirming registration and outlining any missing documents you may need to provide. Ready to get started? Apply here!

All students must demonstrate that they can show financial means to cover the tuition and living expenses of the program they are applying for.

Once the necessary financial documents have been submitted, they will be reviewed by the Avila DSO team and confirmed if they meet the requirements for an I-20 to be issued. If there are any queries or issues with the documents provided, you will receive a notification from the Avila team.

Undergraduate Financial Affidavit

Graduate Financial Affidavit

Please use the link below to change pay your enrollment fee!

Your I-20 will be issued after your financial documents have been approved by our DSO. The I-20 will be sent to you via email, and you should check the document to ensure all details are correct.

Once you receive your I-20, check this document for accuracy:

•Name, country of birth, country of citizenship, and date of birth information must match your passport

•Program of study information is correct

•Financial information is correct If any of these sections are inaccurate or if you have not received any instructions,

Contact international@avila.edu as soon as possible.

After your I-20 has been sent, another email will follow, introducing you to your Academic Advisor

In order to receive an F-1 Student Visa to study at Avila University, you will need the following:

• Your passport
• Your I-20 from Avila University. View the requirements to get your I-20
• Form DS-160 application. Check a U.S. embassy/consulate for information.
• A bank statement showing you have sufficient funds to attend Avila University
• SEVIS paid receipt. Pay your fee at SEVIS Portal.

U.S. embassies or consulates in certain countries may have additional document requirements.  After you have the required documents, present them to a U.S. embassy or consulate to receive your F-1 student visa.

To receive a student visa, you will also need to show:

1. Your plan is to study at Avila University.
2. You are connected to your home country and will return there after completing your degree.

For more information about your F-1 Student Visa and why you need one, click here for more information.

After receiving and notifying Avila about your VISA acceptance, an email will be sent out to you regarding the next steps, including deposit payment.

You now need to consider preparing for your travels to the United States, which will include the following:

• Securing your accommodation and housing with Avila. To get started you will need to complete the housing form and questionnaire to let our team know what you are looking for.
• Booking your flights and informing the team of when you will be flying to the US.
• Remember – you can only enter the US 30 days or less. Please check your start date written on your I-20. Please note that we will be providing airport pickup up to two days in advance, and orientation will occur during the first week of class. Submit the arrival form as soon as you are aware of your plans. If you plan on arriving earlier than two days, you may need to plan your own accommodation until classes start.
• For summer enrollment, orientation is May 2. We would prefer for you to arrive on campus one week prior to this so you may get situated. Please submit your arrival form so we know when to expect you. If you are coming prior to April 25^th, please reach out to generalresidencelife@avila.edu to inform us of your early arrival. Failure to communicate your arrival may lead to your residence not being ready.
• Check out our YouTube videos for useful tips and information on what to expect when you arrive, including accommodation and campus life at Avila.

To confirm your enrollment and secure your place, a deposit is required within 7 days of receiving your VISA.

Once payment has been confirmed by Avila, then the pre-arrival process will commence to ensure you have everything set up prior to travelling.

Your time here at Avila is a close reality and now it’s time to select housing. Please. review your housing options. Your online housing application can also be found here.

If you don’t want to live on campus, there are a variety of housing options within close proximity to campus. See a preferred list here. Avila recommends that all international students stay on campus as we believe it provides the best option for students who would like to have a fully immersive experience while they study in the US.

• UG – Mandatory 2 years of on campus living
• Low Residence UG or GR – no on campus living requirement but could apply to live on campus.

If you are joining us for the fall semester, you must arrive on campus by August 21st. If you arrive earlier, you will be asked to find your own accommodation. please reach out to generalresidencelife@avila.edu to inform us of your early arrival. Failure to communicate your arrival may lead to your residence not being ready.

Every international student is automatically enrolled in medical insurance provided by Avila’s insurance plan. You will be billed for this insurance and it will show up on your bill. More information about insurance is provided in your Pre-Arrival Guide.

Shortly after your acceptance and deposit, you will be sent a Pre-Arrival Guide. This guide will provide you all the information you need to know about arriving in Kansas City, and about Avila University. Make sure you read this information thoroughly so you know what to expect. A copy of the guide can be found here.

In order to make sure you arrive and are greeted and welcomed in the Avila way, we want to know when your arrival date is. Some information we will request is:

• When are you flying?
• What are your flight details?
• Have you booked accommodations and if so, are they on campus or off campus?
• Do you have transportation from airport?

It is important you fill out the following pre-arrival form.

It is very important that you are settled in before Orientation Day. This day will be a long-day of important information to help you get settled in and to begin your time as an Avila Eagle! During Orientation, you will be confirmed as fully enrolled and will be issued your payment for your first semester.