Current International Students

Maintaining Your Status

• Staying Legal in F-1 Status (PDF) — General immigration rules for F-1 students.
• Request to Drop below Full-Time (PDF)
• Extending your F-1 Status (PDF) and Certification of Financial Support (PDF)
• Travel Instructions (traveling within the U.S/ re-entering the U.S.) (PDF)
• I-20 Request Form — Use this form to request an updated I-20 form.
• Address Update Form (PDF) — Use this form to notify IEC of a change in your address or phone number.

Employment

• Overview of Working while in F-1 Status (PDF) — Explains on and off-campus work opportunities.
• Curricular Practical Training (PDF) and Sample Employer Letter (PDF)
• Optional Practical Training (PDF)

Campus Life and Activities

One of the most popular clubs for international students is the International Student Association (ISA) The only requirement is that you have an interest in learning more about the world and other cultures. Meetings are every Tuesday from 12 to 1 p.m. If you’re interested in joining, please contact isa.brookdale@gmail.com

For a more information on clubs, organizations and events you can join, visit our Student Life & Activities page.