Academic Program
Reduced Course Load (RCL)
Students who need approval for a RCL should print theReduced Course Load Formand ask your academic advisor to complete it. Then you shouldupload the signed form viaReduced course Load Request-eformfor review and approval by the ISSC.
Transfer Out Request
All F-1 International students requesting a transfer from UMassD to another school, please use the eform below to request a transfer. You will find 3 different options upon opening the eform. Please choose the option that fits your situation and upload the required information requested.
Here is the link to the eform: F-1 Transfer Out-eform.
Program Extension
If the end date on your I-20 or DS-2019 (for J-1 student only) is approaching and you are applying for a program extension, you should:
- Print and fill out the Program Extension Request. Have your academic advisor, and graduate program director/department chair sign the form
- Fill out the ; Declaration and Certification of Finances
- If your funding comes from a sponsor, please fill out the Affidavit of Support
- Prepare the original bank statement or official bank letter
- Upload the required documents viaProgram Extension-eform
Financial Documentation
- What are Acceptable and Unacceptable Financial Sources?
- Declaration and Certification of Finances
- Affidavit of Support
NewForm I-20/DS-2019
If your I-20/DS2019 form is lost, damaged, stolen, or updated, please complete theI-20/DS-2019 Reprint Request-eform.
If you need to obtain a new travel signature, please complete theI-20/DS-2019 Reprint Request-eform.
If you are requesting an I-20 for a dependent (spouse or child), please follow thisF-2 (Dependent) I-20 Request-eform and upload all the required documentation.
Please note: We are implementing a new way to obtain your electronic I-20. It is through Document Management on our UMassVIP website. Please follow this Guide to Accessing Form I-20 or follow this video tutorial to help obtain your I-20/DS2019 from the UMassVIP website.
Returning from Leave of Absence (LOA)
F-1 International students returning from an approved Leave of Absence, please fill out this Return from LOA eform to request a new I-20 prior to resuming your studies at UMass Dartmouth.
Employment
Job Offer Letter
When you are applying for a Social Security Number, you will need a job offer letter signed by your employer and the ISSC advisor. Once you have filled out your portion of the form and your supervisor has signed the form, you have to bring it to the ISSC for a signature. The Social Security Office is no longer accepting electronic signatures so the signatures have to be original.
On-Campus Job
If you receive an on-campus job offer, you will need to have your potential on-campus employer complete the F-1 Job Offer Letter – On-Campus.
Off-Campus Job
If your first employment experience is with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT), you will need a completed F-1 Job Offer Letter – Off-Campus signed by youroff-campussupervisor.
CPT (Curricular Practical Training)
All documentation for applying for CPT must be submitted electronically via theCurricular Practical Training (CPT)-eform.
OPT (Optional Practical Training)
When applying for OPT, use theOptional Practical Training (OPT)-eformto upload all of your documentation. Please read the pagefor further instructionson how to apply for OPT.
EAD Card
After you receive your EAD, please upload it viaUpload EAD-eform.
SEVP Portal Reset
If youdid not receive the SEVP Portal Accountsetupemail, the link to set up your account expired, oryouwere locked out due to too many login attempts, please fill out thisSEVP Portal Reset Request-eformand we will reset the SEVP Portal. But please be aware that we can no longer reset passwords. You have access to do so on the SEVP Portal homepage.
STEM OPT Reporting
Each STEM OPT student must complete and submit the validation every 6 months to confirm the information on the SEVP record is accurate, and complete and submit the self-evaluation every 12 months to describe the progress of the training experience.To complete the validations and self-evaluations, please use theSTEM Extension Reporting eForm.
Others
Authorization for Document Pick-up
Please complete thisAuthorization for Document Pick up-eformif you want someone to pick up a document for you.
Registry of Motor Vehicles Support Letter
If you are not eligible fora Social Security Number (SSN) and need a support letter to apply for a Social Security Denial Letter or a U.S. driver's license, please fill out theRegistry of Motor Vehicles Support Letter-eform.
New Immigration Document
If youreceived a new passport or visa, please use thisNew Immigration Document-eformto upload a copy of your new document.
Eship Global
To create an shipping label, please use this link, eship global, to create a FedEx Express label. We will then print and ship as soon as we are able.
