As soon as you apply. We cannot admit you without your official transcript(s). If you are currently taking classes, be sure to follow up with a second transcript once the semester ends so we can 'capture' those credits as well. Paper transcripts and other academic material should be sent to: 

Office of Admissions
Stockton University
101 Vera King Farris Drive 
Galloway, NJ 08205.

Unfortunately, no. Transcripts must be official, either mailed or sent electronically directly from all previous colleges/universities you've attended within the US. If transferring from outside the US, the transcripts must be evaluated by one of the approved agency:

• World Education Services (WES) 
• Education Credential Evaluators (ECE). 
• SpanTran: The Evaluation Company (SpanTran) 
  SpanTran Evaluation Request Form - Stockton University

Please note: From the point you order your transcript, it usually takes a week to ten days for us to receive it, even if sent electronically.

Applicants for the fall semester will receive a response after May 1. Applicants for spring semester will receive a response the first week of January. New first-year freshmen or transfer students will receive their housing assignment around or after the date of their Orientation.

We highly suggest our prospective students complete the Application for I-20 after submitting their admissions application. The Office of Admissions will process your application upon academic acceptance and evidence of financial support from your sponsor(s).

If you receive an I-20 (see a sample) from Stockton, you will be applying for an F visa;

If you receive a DS-2019 (see a sample) from Stockton, you will be applying for a J visa.

• Yibin Feng
  International Student Advisor - DSO/RO 
  yibin.feng@stockton.edu 
• Natalja Manger
  Asst. Director of Int'l Recruitment & Admissions - DSO
  natalja.manger@stockton.edu 
• Patricia Sagasti Suppes
  Director, Office of Global Engagement - PDSO/ARO
  patricia.suppes@Stockton.edu 

• Employment opportunities in the U.S. (on-campus and off-campus)
• Requesting CPT/OPT or Academic Training
• Applying for a New Jersey driver’s license
• Applying for a Social Security number (SSN)
• Changing your major, program, or degree level (e.g. from Bachelor to Master's)
• Changing your address, phone number or email within 10 days
• Transferring to/from a new school as an F-1/J-1 student
• Being absent from classes or taking a vacation during the semester
• Requesting approval for reduced course load (RCL)
• Traveling outside the U.S.
• Changing your U.S. address
• Changing your name
• Requesting a program extension before your program end date

Your F or J visa is only an official travel document that allows you to enter the U.S.  You may stay in the U.S. legally as long as you have a valid I-20 or DS-2019. However, if you travel back to your home country and your visa is expired, then you must obtain a new visa (from your country of citizenship or country of residence.)

Yes. If you have a valid foreign driver's license in English or an International Driving Permit (IDP) along with your driver's license, you can drive in New Jersey for less than one (1) year. After that you will need to apply for a New Jersey driver's license.

Visit the Life in New Jersey page and learn how to obtain a NJ driver's license.

The spouse of J-1 visitor and their unmarried children (under 21-year-old) can apply as J-2 dependents.

J-2 dependents must enter the U.S. with the J-1 visitor. A J-2 dependent may enter the U.S. separately when the J-1 visitor has already arrived the U.S.

J-2 dependents are allowed to stay in the U.S. as long as the J-1 is still in the U.S. legally.

J-2 dependents are allowed to pursue part-time or full time study while in the U.S.

Yes. All J-2 dependents are required by the U.S. Department of State to have health insurance coverage for the entire duration of the program.  See the minimum health insurance coverage here.

Your Stockton Osprey Card can be used similar to a pre-paid credit card to make purchases on campus and participating off-campus locations.  See more instructions and details here.

You can print in black & white at a Printing Station (e.g. in the library and computer labs). There are printing points in your student's account. Students can add additional color points to their account by visiting ppoints.stockton.edu from a lab computer. Color printing is available in D-002, F-210 and the Library.

This information is emailed to each student (living on-campus) just before semesters start.

For more information and updates please visit Mail Services website.