International Graduate Student Guide
Congratulations on your acceptance to Stonehill College! We're excited to have you on campus and to welcome you to the U.S. We understand that the transition can be overwhelming, so we've put together some resources to help you transition as smoothly as possible.
Getting ready to start your journey at Stonehill.
On this page you will find a checklist with information on the steps needed to enroll as a graduate student at Stonehill College. For each step you will find detailed information on the requirement. Contact information is also provided in case additional information is needed or questions arise. Should you have any question throughout the process please feel free to reach out!
Graduate Checklist
❏ Step 1 – If you have not done so already, Submit Your Enrollment Deposit
❏ Step 2 – Explore your electronic accounts such as myHill and your stonehill email address
❏ Step 3 – Obtain Your I-20 and Pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee
❏ Step 4 – Apply for Your F-1 Student Visa
❏ Step 5 – Submit Health Documents- Immunization and Proof of Insurance
❏ Step 6 – Explore Off Campus housing options
❏ Step 7 – Review your tuition bill and schedule payment
❏ Step 8 – Connect with your Faculty Advisor and Register for Classes
❏ Step 9 – Submit a Photo for Your Student ID (Hill Card)
❏ Step 10 – Make Travel Arrangements to Stonehill College
❏ Optional Step – Watch our Virtual Orientation
Take a breath and get ready to start your graduate journey. We are here to help and look forward to welcoming you to our graduate community!
Life as an International Student at Stonehill
Stonehill is situated about halfway between Boston, MA and Providence, RI. These cities allow for an extensive range of things to do and professional experience to seek. Boston is the more accessible of the two-- just about an hour away by public transportation.
Housing Resources
When looking for housing, helpful websites include:
❏ ApartmentGuide.com
❏ Realtor.com
❏ Apartments.com
❏ Airbnb.com
❏ Zillow.com
*Beware of scams on sites such as Craigslist. Tips for recognizing and avoiding a housing scam.
Towns with easy access to public transportation into Boston:
❏ Quincy*
❏ Braintree*
❏ Stoughton
❏ Sharon
❏ Canton
❏ Mansfield
❏ Bridgewater
❏ Randolph
*Quincy and Braintree have the easiest access into Boston. There are T stops in both of these two towns, whereas the other towns listed are home to commuter rail stations. The commuter rail is more expensive than the T.
Things To Do in Boston
Boston, MA is a historic city known for its role in the American Revolution. Today, it's a popular tourist destination with lots to do, ranging from historic to modern. Here's a list of things to do in Boston.
Things To Do in Providence
About 50 miles south of Boston lies Providence, RI. Providence is almost as historically important as Boston and has the architecture to prove it. Here's a list of things to do in Providence.