Academic Advising

The Office of International Students and Scholars serves international students in F-1 status, students in J-1 status, J-1 visiting scholars (researchers/professors/specialists/short term scholars), and their spouses/children in F-2 or J-2 status.

Non-immigrant visitors in F-1/J-1/F-2/J-2 status are subject to special federal laws regarding course registration and load, employment, travel, etc.  Advisers with the OISS are here to assist students and departments/advisers to navigate the regulations and other special considerations that international students face.  Please see the links and forms below for additional information.

Forms Commonly Used Academic Advisers

Also see Forms and Packets or A-Z Directory

• Academic Training – Special internship/off-campus employment authorization for J-1 students, includes academic adviser verification form.
• Change of Degree Objective – Adviser verification form to indicate new degree level and expected date of graduation.
• Curricular Practical Training – Special internship/off-campus employment authorization for F-1 students, includes academic adviser verification form.
• Part Time Enrollment Authorization Form
• Program Extension – to move back expected graduation date