First Steps

Activate your Marshall Account

To activate your Marshall Account, you’ll need your Marshall ID number, which can be found in the decision letter emailed to you. It follows this format: “90-XX-XXXX”.

If you are having trouble logging in, please chat with our IT Service Desk (available 24/7) and they can assist you with your account and setting up your password!

Preparing supporting financial documentation for I-20/DS-2019

An I-20/DS-2019 is required to obtain a student visa. Financial documentation is required to issue the I-20 or DS-2019.

If you do not require an I-20 or DS-2019, skip to the Pre-Arrival Information at the bottom of this page.

  • Please review the Preparing Financial Documentation form, details the required types and proof of funds for obtaining or updating an I-20 at Marshall University, including acceptable financial documents and the minimum funding amounts needed for tuition and living expenses.
  • Please fully complete the Affidavit of Support. This form is required for the I-20/DS-2019 request form and all signatures need to be hand-signed.
  • Gather any bank statements, financial award letters, etc. you will need for the I-20/DS-2019 form.

Obtain I-20/DS-2019

Apply for Student Visa

  • Apply for a student visa, if required.
  • Learn how to Maintain Status while in the United States.
  • Once your visa is approved, plan your arrival to the United States.
  • Remember that students entering the United States on a new, initial I-20 may enter as early as 30 days prior to the program start date.
Choosing the right I-20/DS-2019 form
Initial I-20/DS-2019 (New F-1 or J-1 students)

Use this if your student type is:

  • First time Freshman
  • First Time Graduate
  • Transient
Transfer I-20

Use this if your student type is:

  • Current F-1 student in the United States

You need to be signed in to your Marshall account to fill out this form.

Change of Level I-20

Use this if your student type is:

  • Current or previous Marshall student

You need to be signed in to your Marshall account to fill out this form.

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Have Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact us or schedule an appointment with an ISS staff member via Teams.