Information for Graduating International Students

Contact the International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO) with any questions.

Graduation Date

International students in F-1 status: If you will not be graduating by your expected graduation date, make sure your immigration Form I-20 is valid at least until your new graduation date. If not, you must request an extension from the ISSO. If you intend to apply for post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permission, please review the ISSO webpage for tips on the timing and steps required for your application.

International students in J-1 status: If you will not be graduating by your expected graduation date, make sure your immigration Form DS-2019 is valid at least until your new graduation date. If not, you must request an  from the ISSO. If you intend to apply for post-completion Academic Training (AT) work permission, you must submit an application prior to your program completion date. See the ISSO webpage for timing and steps required to apply.

You must submit your extension request to the ISSO at least one month in advance of the end date on your I-20/DS-2019 to ensure you will receive the extension before your current document expires.

Students who graduate on August 25 must be enrolled for the summer semester. The GSDM Registrar’s Office will enroll students. Please ensure that there are no compliance holds on your student account by visiting the .