There have been many changes this summer related to policies for international students and whether study can be online, or whether in-person courses are needed. The situation may be a bit more nuanced for Canadian students due to the extension of the land border entry restriction.

Continuing students should be able to return to the U.S. from overseas to continue your program here, even if studying 100% online this fall. However, because the current Canada/U.S. land border is restricted to essential travel only, we are concerned that students who attempt to return with a fully online course load may be denied entry, because your travel could be considered non-essential, if 100% online.

We recommend that students returning from Canada return by flight, which is not restricted to essential travelers only, OR if returning by land or sea border, you carry proof that you are registered for at least one in-person or hybrid class. If you are returning for 100% online courses and seeking entry at a land border, you might have difficulties returning as an essential traveler.

If you have not already done so, please remember to submit your Fall 2020 Check In Form to tell us your study plans for fall, and please reach out to your ISSS Advisor with any further questions.

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