Before students or scholars begin their time at UNG, they will need either a J-1 or F-1 visa.
The J-1 visas are nonimmigrant visas for individuals approved to participate in exchange visitors programs in the United States.
The F-1 visa allows you to enter the United States as a full-time student at an accredited college, university, seminary, conservatory, academic high school, elementary school, or other academic institutions or in a language training program. You must be enrolled in a program or course of study that culminates in a degree, diploma, or certificate and you school must be authorized by the U.S. government to accept international students.
Here is some information on applying for a visa.
When students or scholars begin their time at UNG, they are issued either a Form I-20 or DS-2019. These forms are used to apply for nonimmigrant visas, to enter the United States, and to show that status is being maintained. It is crucial that students and scholars keep the information on these forms accurate and up to date.