1. Go the UMassVIP Portal
  2. Select "New Student / Scholar Login"
  3. Enter your ID number, Date of Birth and your Limited Access Pin. If you do not have a limited access pin number, please email your international scholar advisor for one, or follow the prompts under "Email me my Limited Access Pin"
  4. After successfully logging into UMassVIP Portal, select the "J-1 Scholar Services" tab on the left hand side navigation bar
  5. Select "J-1 Scholar Arrival"
  6. Complete the fields and upload required documentation and select "Submit"