For new students making their initial arrival at Tufts: After you have arrived in the United States as an F-1 or J-1 student, you can proceed to complete your online Confirmation of Arrival. This is the first required step after your arrival in the US, as we must confirm your arrival information in the SEVIS system. To complete your Confirmation of Arrival, follow the instructions on our Confirmation of Arrival Handout (PDF) or read the steps below.