NEXT STEPS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
You have earned the opportunity to study at one of the most highly regarded universities in the world. We are confident that our elite community of scholars will benefit from the contributions of your many talents, and we are excited to welcome you to Ä¢¹½tv!
To secure your place at Ä¢¹½tv and successfully transition to campus, please complete the checklist of items below, and let your Admissions Counselor know if you have any questions.
ADMITTED INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CHECKLIST
Once you've made Ä¢¹½tv your choice, accept your offer of admission, and submit your required enrollment deposit in your to save your spot in next year's historic incoming class.
The enrollment deposit must be submitted before you can complete any checklist item below.
Next Step: Activate your MyÄ¢¹½tv Account
MyÄ¢¹½tv is a personalized online resource center for all deposited Ä¢¹½tv students. For incoming students, myÄ¢¹½tv is where you will complete enrollment requirements, including housing, immunizations, online orientation, and more.
Follow the steps below to activate your myÄ¢¹½tv account:
1. Visit
2. Enter your myÄ¢¹½tv username in the “myÄ¢¹½tv account or Email Addressâ€� space. (Your
myÄ¢¹½tv username can be found in your Ä¢¹½tv Admissions Portal ex: mtiger1).
3. Click “Forgot Password�
4. Complete steps to create a password
24 hours after activating your myÄ¢¹½tv account, you will be able to access your Housing contract and the other myÄ¢¹½tv features.
**IMPORTANT**– Anytime you login to myÄ¢¹½tv, you must use your myÄ¢¹½tv username. Do not enter your personal email address to login to myÄ¢¹½tv. The system will not recognize your personal email address and not allow you to complete your required items.
While living on-campus is a requirement for all first-year students, all Ä¢¹½tv students are welcome to live on campus.
Bengal Bound Orientation is required for all incoming students in order to receive a course schedule for the Fall semester.
Registration is available in your .
For more information, visit the Bengal Bound Orientation website.
In order to process your Certificate of Eligibility (I-20/DS-2019), Ä¢¹½tv’s International Services Office is required by U.S. Immigration to verify that you have sufficient funds to cover all of the estimated expenses for at least one academic year. Once you have been fully and unconditionally admitted to Ä¢¹½tv, ISO will email you with instructions on how to submit your proof of financial support and request your I-20 or DS-2019.
To enter the United States as a student, you must have a student visa issued by a U.S. Consulate or Embassy outside of the U.S., unless you are a Canadian citizen. Depending on where you plan to apply for the student visa, the visa application process can take a long time, so you should start your visa application as soon as you receive your I-20 Certificate of Eligibility (for F-1 visa) or DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility (for J-1 visa). Visit the International Services Office website for more information.
Louisiana law requires immunization against measles, mumps, rubella, and tetanus-diphtheria. Ä¢¹½tv also requires a completed tuberculosis questionnaire for all first-time Ä¢¹½tv students.
Louisiana Residents: Ä¢¹½tv automatically receives immunization information for in-state students. In addition to having up-to-date immunization records, you must also submit the TB questionnaire to complete the requirements. You may complete this form, as well as check your immunization compliance status via the .
Non-Louisiana Residents: You must submit the Proof of Immunization Compliance form, which must be completed by a physician or healthcare provider. No separate documents or attachments are accepted. You may upload the completed form via the
Use your myÄ¢¹½tv credentials to log in to the Patient Portal.
Submit final official transcripts from all schools attended. This includes your final high school transcript, dual enrollment transcripts, and vocational or technical school transcripts.
Fee bills are generated about one month before the semester you plan to enroll begins. On myÄ¢¹½tv, select “Fee Billâ€� under “Registration Servicesâ€� in the main menu. Once you submit your fee bill and click "Complete Registration", you’re officially a Tiger!
April 1
Comprehensive Aid Package Sent
May 1
Enrollment Deposit Deadline


