Program Start Dates

Arrival/ Move-in Day 20/08/2025
Program Start Date 21/08/2025

Syracuse Pre-Arrival Information

We look forward to welcoming you to Oxford International New York City English School & Syracuse University. We want all our students to have the best possible start and for this to happen, it is essential that you follow the below steps.

Pre-Arrival Information

  1. Pre-Arrival Webinars
  2. Apply for your Visa
  3. Book your Accommodation
  4. Book your Flight
  5. Course Registration
  6. Pay your Tuition Fees
  7. Late arrival
  8. Pre-arrival timeline
  9. Useful contact information

Pre-Arrival Webinars

Our pre-arrival webinar series for international students is designed to prepare you for your upcoming journey to New York City. You can find out some of what we discuss in these webinars below and how to join them.
In these live sessions, your Campus Team will provide you with guidance and advice as a newly-admitted international student.
Do you have questions? 
All our webinars have a LIVE question and answer session at the end! You will have the opportunity to ask our speakers questions during the meeting and get fast answers!

Webinar #1- FAQ and Accommodation: Your Options 
In this webinar, you’ll get to meet your Campus Team who will be on hand to help you as soon as you arrive in the US. The webinar will cover a host of topics designed to help answer all your questions and learn about university accommodation, the advantages, and disadvantages of living in privately-owned housing and things to consider before booking. Topics will include

  • Information and updates about applying for your visa
  • Accommodation Options: On Campus, Off Campus, Homestay
    • Where should you live?
    • Why is it important to be close to campus?
    • Scam and Fraud Awareness
  • Booking Accommodation Process
    • Deadlines
    • The Importance of Booking Early
    • Deposits and Payments
  • The Cost of Living in the US
    This webinar will be recorded if you are accepted after the date listed below.

Date                                       Time                                      Link

May 29, 2025                     09:00 (US – EST)               Click here to register

Webinar #2- Pre-Arrival Webinar 
This webinar will cover very specific topics about your arrival on campus. You may also hear from current international students who joined the program within the last year!
Topics will include

  • Fast Facts and Curriculum
  • Immigration Reminders
  • Health Services/Insurance/Banking
  • Student Life: What to Expect and Bring
  • Important Dates
  • Your Journey from the Airport to the University
  • Welcome Activities
    This webinar will be recorded if you are accepted after the date listed below.

Date                                       Time                                      Link

June 6, 2025                     09:00 (US – EST)               Click here to register

Apply for your Visa

In order to avoid delays in getting your visa, it is very important to apply for your F-1 student visa at your nearest US embassy or consulate as soon as you have received your Admission Letter and I-20. You can locate a nearby embassy at this link: https://www.usembassy.gov. Any delays in receiving your visa will impact your ability to register for your classes and may delay your start term.
Our team can support you through this process. You can reach out by using the Admissions Contact Form.

We will request updates on your visa application status. We’d like to know when you applied, when your interview is scheduled and, most importantly, if you were successful! Once you’ve received your visa, please email your campus team at pwright@oxfordinternational.com.

Book your Accommodation

You must book your accommodation before your arrival to the US. It is advisable to move into your private accommodation a day or two before your program start date, so that you are fully rested and ready to attend!
Accommodation options are linked below.
Dorm 34
Homestay
YMCA West Side
For questions or assistance with securing housing accommodations, feel free to reach out to us at nyc@oxfordinternational.com 

Book your Flight

Immediately after you’ve received your visa, book your flight. When booking your flight, please make sure you schedule to arrive on or before the Arrival/ Move-in Date, so you have enough time to check in to your accommodation and join your classes on time.

We will need to request information about your travel details, so please email us at nyc@oxfordinternational.com once you’ve booked your flight.

If you want us to assist you with booking airport pick up, please complete this form. All requests need to be made two weeks before arrival.  Any forms submitted after this date will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Course Registration

Your course registration will be assisted by our Campus Team.  Please refer to any instructions provided via email or during the pre-arrival webinar.

STAGE 1 – Class Registration 
The first step in getting registered for your English classes is to inform the school of receiving your visa.  Once we have this information, you will receive an email with a link to a placement test and a request for availability to arrange an online speaking test with a member of the academic team.
These tests allow us to ensure a smooth start to your first days in the ESL program.  Once you have completed the placement tests, you will receive a follow-up email from the center with details regarding your first week and class schedule.

STAGE 2 – Arrival Check-In 
Once the online registration is complete, you will need to come to the campus office for face-to-face check-in, usually during the arrival orientation.
You will need to bring: any remaining payment due, current, valid and in-date passport and relevant immigration document (e.g. stamped entry visa, current visa, I-94 arrival record).
You must check-in on arrival. If you don’t, you will be classed as non-arrival, reported to SEVIS, and dropped from your classes.
During the document check, you will also be asked to complete a form and have your photo taken so that we can have your student ID made.

Pay your Tuition Fees

We strongly advise that you pay your remaining balance from your home country as soon as you receive your visa and before you travel to the US. Settling all due payments prior to arrival will allow you to focus on your studies and to enjoy your student life. Without paying your tuition fees, you may not receive your schedule and may have restrictions applied to your access to university facilities.

You can easily pay your tuition and fees online via Flywire, our preferred payment partner. Flywire provides a secure global payment network that simplifies paying your fees from your home country and countries around the world. Payment options can include bank transfers, credit cards, e-wallets and more, typically in your home currency for most countries.

Click here to make your payment https://intrinsiq.oxfordinternational.com/Flywire/Index  
Be sure to use your Oxford International Student ID# (found in your offer letter) and NOT your university ID#.
If you want to discuss your tuition and fees payment, you can contact Phil Wright, the Program Director at pwright@oxfordinternational.com  

Late Arrivals

We want you to have the best possible student experience: You will be invited to an arrival orientation that answers your questions. We strongly advise that you attend classes from day one in order to have the best possible academic outcome. To enjoy the full student experience, you need to arrive on campus no later than the program start date as stated in your offer letter and I-20.

If you believe you are going to enter the US beyond the program start date, you must request permission to arrive late by contacting Phil Wright at pwright@oxfordinternational.com. Be sure to provide the date you expect to arrive and the reason for the delay. These requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to ensure you have proper documentation and approval for late arrival.

Pre-Arrival Timeline

As the program start date approaches, we will be in regular contact with a lot of useful information which will fully prepare you to have the best start. Please check your personal email regularly so you don’t miss out. It is important to update us on any changes to your contact details (phone number and email address) so that we can continue to keep in touch with you and give you the support that you need.

Six weeks to go
  • Attend our FAQ and Accommodation Webinar 

In this webinar we will provide you with information on accommodation, registration steps, what to bring with you, etc. and we will answer any questions you may have. You will receive an email invitation at your personal email address well in advance.

  • Book your accommodation  

If you haven’t booked your accommodation yet, we will contact you to advise you on accommodation availability and to check if you need any support from us. Please note that we won’t be able to book accommodation on your behalf.

Four weeks to go
  • Book your flight 

By now you should have received your visa and you need to make your travel arrangements, so you arrive at the college on time to attend our induction events, collect your timetable and student ID card. We will contact you to request your flight details so we can prepare for your arrival.

  • Pre-arrival emails  

Pre-arrival emails will be sent regularly until the end of registration period and will inform you as well as remind you that online registration is required before the face-to-face visa verification.

Two weeks to go
  • Airport pick up 

We will contact you to check if you would like us to arrange your airport.

One week to go
  • Pay your outstanding tuition and fee 

We will remind you about any remaining tuition and fees, along with instructions on how to make payments.

0 weeks to go
  • Welcome to the Campus! 

Our friendly team will be there to help you with any information you may need!

Continue to keep in touch with you and give you the support that you need.

Useful Contact Information