Oct 05, 2024  
2021-2022 International Student Handbook 
    
2021-2022 International Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ISS Process Deadlines


INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES

Completed requests received with all required evidence (as applicable to process guidelines) will be processed within 2 to 5 business days (does not include weekends or university observed holidays or closing).

Processing deadlines depend upon the volume of requests received and peak processing times; it is recommended to anticipate the maximum processing time frame when submitting requests.

ISS Process

Fall or Spring Semester

ISS Check-In Must be completed before the University’s Drop/Add deadline.
SEVIS Registration Must be submitted before the University’s Drop/Add deadline.
Reduced Course Load (RCL) Requests Must be submitted before the University’s Drop/Add deadline.
Program Extension Requests Must be submitted no later than 30 days before the I-20 program end date.
Social Security Number (SSN) Letter Requests Can be requested before the end of the semester with the submission of an employment offer letter.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Requests Must be submitted before the University’s Drop/Add deadline.
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Requests 
*Post-Completion OPT (post-OPT)

It is recommended to submit as early as 90 days before the I-20 program end date and no less than 30 days after the program end date.

OPT Requests cannot be submitted after the 60-day grace period ends.

Travel Signature Requests  Must be submitted no less than five days before travel.