NEWLY ADMITTED INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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- Immunization Requirements
- Change of Information
- Form I-20 Extension
- SEVIS Transfer
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Welcome!
Congratulations on being accepted to Vincennes University! We believe you've made a great decision. Watch this video to see what current Vincennes University international students have to say about their experience on campus.
New International Student Checklist
Apply for Student Visa
Add to calendar
Arrange your travel plans to the U.S.
- Airport close to VU:
- Evansville Regional Airport (Airport Code: EVV)
- 7801 Bussing Dr, Evansville, IN 47725
- During the ISO, the International Student Affairs Office (ISAO) will provide one time EVV Airport Shuttle Service for all incoming new international students. For Fall 2026 ISO, EVV Airport Shuttle Service is on August 12, 2026 at 9 AM. Should one be interested, please reserve a seat by completing the EVV Airport Shuttle Service Form by August 1, 2026.
- In the past, students who arrived the day before the EVV Airport Shuttle Service chose to stay at the Hampton Inn Evansville Airport overnight to rest and wait for the next day airport shuttle service. If one decide to do this, please complete the EVV Airport Shuttle Service Form by August 1, 2026.
Share your travel plans with the international student affairs office
- EVV Airport Shuttle Service Form or
- General Arrival Form (students who will NOT be taking the EVV Airport Shuttle Service on August 12, 2026 at 9 AM)
Access to VU-X
- VU-x is a platform where all students will access to academic and campus resources
- All newly admitted students receive an email containing their A# and instructions on how to log in for the first time. It may take time for the email to arrive in your inbox as there are several things processing on the backend.
- Where is VU-x?
- Head to Vincennes University homepage →VU-x is on the top right corner
- Contact IT Help Desk if you are experiencing difficulties with VU-x
Submit a Housing Application
- All first year on-campus students under the age of 21 are required to live in University residence halls when space is available. Exceptions include military veterans and students who live off-campus with a parent or a legal guardian.
- Vincennes Campus Housing
- Apply for Housing
- For any inquiries pertaining to Housing, please contact VU Housing and Residential Life
Complete University Placement Test
- If a student has taken this test in the past, then this student is ready to schedule for classes
- If a student has NOT taken the test yet, please schedule and take the Accuplacer Test via Vincennes University Testing Center
- Two Paths of Accuplacer Test
- General Accuplacer Test: international students who have demonstrated or exempt from English proficiency
- EAL Accuplacer Test: have not demonstrate English proficiency
- Review University English Proficiency Requirement and contact Emily Yetka(eyetka@vinu.edu) for any inquiries related to English Proficiency Requirement
Register for classes
- It is a great idea to register classes before arrival as seats in classes fill up fast
- Email the International Student Affairs Office if you wish to register classes before your arrival.
Complete the university immunization requirement
- Visit Vincennes University Immunization Policy for immunization requirements and acceptable documentation.
- Print and compete this Physical and Immunization Form to immunization@vinu.edu or bring it to the Vincennes University Primary Care Clinic
Obtain a health insurance plan
Review and pay your student balance
- Review student balance in VU-x
- “Student Account” card → “Statement and Billing”
- Payment Methods
- Contact Bursar’s Office for wiring instructions
- Contact Bursar’s Office for inquiries on student balance
Bring all your relevant documentation with you
- Please bring the following to your entry to the U.S.
- I-20
- Passport
- Student Visa (F-1 visa)
- SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
- DS-160 Confirmation Slip
- Financial support documents
- I-94 (if this is not your initial entry)
