International Student Requesting an I20/DS2019 Change
When a student progresses from one level of study to another, changes the program of study (including thesis to non-thesis), or applies for a co-major, it is necessary that Immigrations be notified for F-1 students and the Exchange Visitor Program for J-1 students. This process occurs when you change the program of study, move from a Bachelor’s to Master’s degree, from a Master’s to a Doctorate, or from a Doctorate back to Master’s degree or pursue a co-major at the same institution.
A new financial guarantee form for financial responsibility will be required in order to issue a new Form I-20 or DS-2019 to complete the notification process to Immigrations or the Exchange Visitor Program.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT Change in Program of Study (Curriculum)
If you plan to change your curriculum or pursue a co-major, you will need to make an appointment with the Office of International Affairs for instructions on how to process the requested change. In order to issue a new Form I-20 or DS-2019 to complete the notification process to Immigrations or the Exchange Visitor Program for the change in curriculum or co-major, the following documents are needed:
- Curriculum Change Form
- Program of Study Completion Form: This form must be completed by your Academic Advisor to certify that you have continuously enrolled for a full course of study and provide a new expected date of completion (required).
- A new Financial Guarantee Form
You must make an appointment to meet with the Office of International Affairs to process a new Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 or DS-2019)
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT Change in Degree Level
If you request a change from one degree level to another, you must provide the following documents:
- Letter of Acceptance or Change Approval from the appropriate Admissions Office, certifying you meet all requirements for admission at the new degree level.
- A new Financial Guarantee Form
You must make an appointment to meet with the Office of International Affairs to process a new Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 or DS-2019).
This information is ONLY for F1 and J1 Visa Holders.
