F-1 visa Archives – The Statesman

ICE rolls back changes after student and university backlash

Maya BrownNews Student Life Top StoryJuly 13, 2020July 15, 2020

The changes, which were rolled back on July 14, would have forced students to leave their university if they did not take any classes in-person.

Students returning to campus may have to take mandatory COVID-19 test

Alek LewisAdministration NewsJuly 10, 2020July 10, 2020

Students planning to return to campus may have to be tested for the coronavirus and undergo a 14-day quarantine before their arrival.

Campus residents question the future

Melissa AzofeifaNews Student LifeMarch 16, 2020

Resident students on campus are wondering if they should pack their bags and go home as Stony Brook University transitions to online-only courses in an effort to contain COVID-19. Although…

Students with visas will be able to complete semester after SBU goes remote

Brianne LeddaAdministration News Student Life Top StoryMarch 12, 2020March 13, 2020

International students at Stony Brook University will be able to remain in the United States to complete their coursework, according to a March 11 email from Stony Brook University Visa and Immigration Services.

International exchange students’ first impressions on campus

Giselle MirandaArtsSeptember 11, 2016September 11, 2016

For international exchange students studying abroad, starting out at a new university campus in a new country can be a surreal experience.