Immigration Information

The information provided here is to help you with the most common immigration questions that arise for international students and scholars.

You are required to:

Check-in every semester within 10 calendar days of the first day of classes.
Report any changes in name, address, or phone number within 10 calendar days.
Maintain a valid passport.
Remain engaged in appropriate activities according to your DS-2019 or I-20.
Seek authorization prior to accepting any employment.
Report any changes of employment within 10 calendar days after employment is authorized.
Maintain health insurance.
Have your I-20 or DS-2019 signed prior to leaving the US for travel so you may be eligible for re-entry into the US.
Refrain from and report any criminal activity.

You are required to:

Remain full time which is 12 credits for undergraduate students and 9 credits for graduate students.
Obtain authorization to drop below full time-time BEFORE doing so.
Report being placed on probation or suspension and any other academic difficulties.
Report any delay in completing your program BEFORE the expiration date on your I-20 or DS-2019.
Report any changes to your degree program(s) or academic minors.
Ensure that you are enrolled in at least 12 (undergraduate) or 9 (graduate) credits of traditional, in classroom, courses before enrolling in any distance/online courses. (J-1 visa)
Ensure that you are enrolled in at least 9 (undergraduate) or 6 (graduate) credits of traditional, in classroom, courses before enrolling in any distance/online courses. (F-1 visa)
You must make normal academic progress towards completing your studies.