Transfer Out

Basic Information

When an international student transfers to a new university, their current I-20 will be released to the
transfer-in school electronically. This allows students to keep the same SEVIS number. It is important for students to maintain normal status according to the immigration regulations prior and during the transfer process. Please follow the steps below according to your individual situation. 

Students must also print-out the transfer-out checklist and follow the steps.

If you are currently registered and attending classes at ASU

1. Be registered for full course of study as required by your program and be maintaining proper status as required by Homeland Security regulations.
    
2. Complete ASU’s Transfer-Out Notification Form. Students must indicate when they want ASU to transfer their SEVIS record (I-20). ASU will not transfer the SEVIS record all information being filled in on the form.
    
3. Obtain a transfer-in form from the new institution and submit to the Office of International Programs (OIP) to complete.

• This form will not be completed unless the student has paid all of their tuition, fees, International Student Deposit, health screening fees and any other charges that have been applied to their account. All tuition and fees are due by the 5th class day after the start of the semester.
• This form will be submitted by the OIP to the new school via fax. Please note it can take the OIP up to 5 days to complete this form.

4. Submit an original acceptance letter from the new institution.
    
5. Students transferring in the middle of the semester or after registering for classes must go to the Wilson Advising Center and complete the withdrawal process. To do this students must first obtain a transfer notification letter from the international office to take to the Advising Center. Student must then present the withdrawal papers to the OIP.

• In order to be withdrawn, students must have paid all fees, tuition, etc… with the university.
• Students who do not withdraw, or follow the correct time-line to withdraw can receive failing grades on their transcripts.

If you are transferring in “initial” status and have not enrolled in classes at ASU

1. Report to ASU in person or by phone, fax or email.
2. Obtain a transfer-in form from the new institution and submit to the OIP to complete. This form must be turned in prior to the start date listed on ASU’s I-20.
3. Complete ASU’s Transfer-Out Notification Form. Students must indicate when they want ASU to transfer their SEVIS record (I-20). ASU will not transfer the SEVIS record without this date being filled in. A US living address is also required.
4. Submit an original acceptance letter from the new institution. The start date of the new school cannot be more than 30 days from the date of the student’s arrival in the US. The acceptance letter must indicate the start date.
5. Copy of I-94 card and I-20
6. Fill out the Transfer-Out Survey Form.

Please be aware that once we have a completed application packet, it can take up to 5 business days to transfer your SEVIS record. You must attend class or otherwise mainting your F-1 status up until the date of the transfer. Failure to do so will result in termination of status.

REMEMBER

Students are responsible for maintaining their own immigration status at all times.

Please remember as you review the information on this page:

• This information is susceptible to change.
• This information is not an exhaustive list pertaining to enrollment requirements.
• For additional information regarding enrollment requirements, students can visit: www.ice.gov, www.uscis.gov, or speak with the international programs office. 

Students are responsible at all times for properly informing the DSO of their immigration status and academic status (as pertaining to immigration matters).