{"id":70,"date":"2016-06-08T14:12:07","date_gmt":"2016-06-08T19:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/international-student-immigration\/?page_id=70"},"modified":"2023-08-16T13:55:53","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T18:55:53","slug":"transferring-to-a-different-u-s-institution","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/international-student-immigration\/transferring-to-a-different-u-s-institution\/","title":{"rendered":"Transferring to a Different U.S. Institution"},"content":{"rendered":"

An F-1 student, who is currently maintaining F-1 status, is eligible to transfer to another school or program of study. If your SEVIS record is terminated, you will need to work with your new school\u2019s Designated School Official through the reinstatement process. Schools are not required to accept students who are currently in a terminated status. If you think transferring is your best option, please begin the application process before your SEVIS record is terminated.<\/p>\n

Admission to a new school does not by itself authorize the SEVIS transfer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You must request we release your F-1 SEVIS record to your new school before you can begin full-time studies. We can not release your SEVIS record until <\/span>after Graduation<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Your SEVIS record must be transferred <\/span>before you depart the U.S.<\/b> (SEVIS record gets completed when you depart during your 60 day grace), ideally before you leave campus!<\/span><\/p>\n

Transfer date selection can be complicated if you are unsure which school you want to accept or if you are on a waitlist.<\/span><\/p>\n

To facilitate the transfer, you must bring an official offer of admission from your new school, a completed \u201cTransfer In\u201d form from the new school, and St. Olaf\u2019s F-1 Departure Form<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits of SEVIS Transfer<\/strong><\/p>\n