Application
Instructions
Visa Information
The Certificate of Eligibility Form I-20 will be issued to admitted applicants who request and are eligible for an F-1 visa. F-1 students may not hold appointments that total more than 20 hours per week when school is in session, and full-time during vacation period provided the student intends to register in the following semester. Twelve months of optional practical training in a study program may be authorized. Dependents of F-1 students cannot be employed.
A DS-2019 Form will be issued to admitted applicants who request and are eligible for a J-1 visa. Applicants sponsored by their governments, international foundations, or agencies, who receive at least 50 percent of their funding from any source other than personal or family funds, or who are part of a university exchange are eligible to receive this form. Entry into the U.S. is only for the total period of the study program as specified on the DS-2019. J-1 students may work on or off-campus only with written approval from their sponsor. Students may participate in up to 18 months of academic training and up to 36 months of post-doctoral training. Changing visa category is very difficult and may not be allowed. J-1 visa holders may be subject to a 2-year home country residence requirement. Dependents on J-2 visas may seek employment.
A student may not enroll or pursue studies while on a B1/B2 or F-2 visa.
A student may choose to enroll and pursue studies while on an H-1 visa or they may choose to change status to a student visa. However, please note that an H-1 visa holder cannot hold a graduate assistantship appointment.
Information regarding the SEVIS Visa fee (I-901) may be obtained from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website.
| Abbreviated 2009/2010 Academic Calendar for International students |
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| Spring 2009 | Summer 2009 | Fall 2009 | Spring 2010 | |
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| Reporting dates for required orientation at ISSS | January 12-14 | June 8-10 | August 17-19 | January 13-15 |
| Classes begin | January 19 | June 15 | August 24 | January 18 |
