All international students who are admitted into Stanford Summer Session and require a visa must apply for an F-1 visa.
The first step in the visa application process is obtaining a Stanford-sponsored I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant F-1 Student Status). Students will be able to request an I-20 from Stanford's Bechtel International Center once they receive a Stanford ID number and create SUNet ID (username), and password.
After you obtain your I-20, you will need to pay the SEVIS fee (Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) SEVIS I-901) and arrange an F-1 Visa appointment at your local US Embassy or Consulate.
At your visa appointment, you must present the following documents:
- Stanford sponsored I-20
- I-901 SEVIS Fee Receipt
- Stanford Summer Session Admission Letter
- Proof of Funding DocumentValid Passport
- 2 Passport-Size Photos
Note: The visa application process may take several weeks to complete. If you are interested in attending the Stanford Summer Session, we recommend applying as soon as possible.
For more information about enrollment requirements and the visa application process, please visit the following sites: