International Student Office

Latest Coronavirus Information 0

Use Terra Dotta 1

• Logging into Terra Dotta and Creating a New Request

Request a Semester Break 1

• Semester Break Overview and Eligibility

Request a Reduced Course Load 1

• Reduced Course Load Overview and Eligibility

Change your Program 1

• Change of Program

Transfer Out to a New School 1

• Transfer-Out Overview and Eligibility

Obtain a SSN and Drivers License 2

• Driver's License
• Social Security Number

Maintaining F-1 Status: Student Responsibilities 6

• How to Maintain your F-1 Status
• Fail/Disciplinary (FD) Grade
• Withdrawing from the school
• Maintaining F-1 status- Undergraduate students
• Attendance Policy for F-1 Students

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Overloading and Program Extensions 2

• Course Overloads
• Program Extension Overview and Eligibility

SEVIS Reporting Requirements: Student Responsibilities 2

• What to Report to ISO for SEVIS Updates
• Email from SEVP about email address change

F-1 Terminated/Completed Status 1

• What happens if my SEVIS record is Terminated or Completed?

F-1 New Initial I-20 Applicant 1

• U.S. Entry Visa Application Information

F-1 Transfer Student Applicant 2

• F-1 Transfer Student Applicant Steps
• How do I have my SEVIS record transferred to HU?

Change of Status to F-1 Applicant 1

• Change of Status to F-1 Applicant

Other 4

• F-2 Dependent Overview & Instructions
• SEVP Form I-20 Financial Requirements
• Application Steps for Students Outside the US
• Form I-20 Explained

CPT - Curricular Practical Training 4

• Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Work Authorization
• How to Submit a CPT Work Authorization Request
• Practical Training in the PhD Program
• Practical Training: video overview

OPT - Optional Practical Training 5

• OPT Overview and Eligibility
• OPT Application Process
• OPT Employment Updates and Reporting
• OPT--What happens if I don't graduate on time?
• OPT FAQ on COVID-19 updates

STEM OPT Extension 3

• STEM OPT Overview and Application Process
• Reporting Requirements
• Required STEM OPT Validation Reports

On-Campus Employment 1

• F-1 On-Campus Employment Information

Change of Education Level 5

• Change of Education Level Information and Requirements
• Change of Education Level I-20 Process
• Applying for a Second Master's Degree
• Evidence of Financial Support
• Second Masters/ Change of Level FAQ

Travel Information 3

• Travel Checklist for F-1 Students
• What to do if you receive an I-515A
• I-94 Process

H-1B Applicants 3

• Request for Evidence (RFE)
• Cap Gap
• What should I do if my H-1B is approved?

Useful Forms for International Students 1

• Useful Forms for International Students

Terminated Students 0