Traveling

All international students planning to depart temporarily from the U.S. must have a valid passport in order to exit the U.S. The passport must also be valid for a minimum of six months into the future at the time of re-entry to the U.S. There are a few exceptions to this passport rule outlined on the government website (look for "Countries with Agreements ...")

Except for Canadian citizens, all international students will also need to have a valid U.S. F-1 visa stamp in their passport. If your current visa has expired, you will need to apply for a new visa while outside of the U.S.

Problem while traveling? If you have an issue while traveling to the U.S., please don’t hesitate to contact us. You can reach the International Student Programs Office at 717-766-2511 ext. 2172. However, if a problem arises outside of regular business hours (8 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST), please contact Messiah University’s 24-hour Dispatch at 717-691-6005, and they will contact the right person to assist you.