Arrival on Campus

After arrival at Dartmouth College, F-1 and J-1 students must go through the official SEVIS check-in process with OVIS. Students who do not go through this process are at risk of losing their visa status.

Students are notified of their required SEVIS check-in time and location. All students will be required to submit a New Student Check-in e-form in iDartmouth prior to their check-in.

The Dartmouth College Health Service supports the well-being of Dartmouth students and staff through an extensive program of services and education.

Incoming undergraduate students will receive access to the system before Orientation and should follow instructions to access their health and immunization forms.

Specific insurance requirements are mandated by the Department of State (DOS) as to J-1 students. They are required to purchase Dartmouth Student Group Health Plan (DSGHP) insurance coverage.  Contact the DSGHP office for more information.

Health Insurance Terms and Information

See the DSGHP website for more information including a glossary of health insurance terms, and for a summary brochure of the current DSGHP policy.

Additional Health-Related Resource

Dartmouth Student Group Health Plan

• Email
• Phone: (603) 646-9400

Medical records

• Email
• Phone: (603) 646-9403

Health insurance questions

• Email
• Phone: (603) 646-9438 or (603) 646-9439

Housing Deadlines and Dates

• Office of Residential Life (ORL) – Undergraduate Housing
• Email the Office of Residential Life

The Office of the Registrar maintains the permanent academic record and provides services for students, faculty and staff at Dartmouth in the areas of academic policy, enrollment and course information. They also coordinate credit and exemption data.

• General course information
• Pre-matriculation credits and exemptions
• Email the Office of the Registrar

The Undergraduate Deans Office provides academic advising and support.

• Academic and term calendars

For information about International Student Orientation, please contact OPAL.

International Student Pre-Orientation introduces incoming international students to resources and services on campus and in the Upper Valley with the assistance of OPAL and International Student Mentors.

All F-1 students are required to attend OVIS' SEVIS Check-in session which is held at the start of International Student Orientation. SEVIS Check-in is a requirement for maintaining your F-1 visa status.

OVIS advises students about all immigration-related issues including how academic status is connected to visa status.