International Student Programs

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Mon-Fri: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Students or Alumni on OPT

Changed your major, address, phone number, personal email, citizenship, name, or employment status? ISP needs to know so your SEVIS can be updated.

SEVIS Update Form

Info for Incoming International Students

Find information and checklists for applying to visas, pre-departure preparation, Pre-Orientation, etc.

Incoming Students

Admissions & Financial Aid

Questions related to admissions and financial aid?

International Student Admissions

Exchange, Transfer, Visiting

Interested in being an international exchange, transfer, or visiting student?

Exchange Students

Transfer Students

CPT/Internships

CPT is a temporary employment authorization used for a paid or unpaid internship (research position, etc) related to your major, and must be registered for academic/internship credit.

Employment as a Student

OPT/STEM OPT

(STEM) OPT is an employment authorization that allows a F-1 student to work a paid or unpaid job related to their major, usually post-graduation.

Employment post-Macalester

State ID/Driver’s License

ISP strongly recommends students to obtain either a State ID or a Driver’s License.

Driver’s License & State ID

Social Security

Obtain a Social Security number (SSN), replace a lost or missing Social Security card, or change incorrect information on your Social Security card.

Social Security Number

Letter Requests

Request letters and documents such as Family Visit Letters, Verification of Enrollment, etc.

Forms & Letters

Obtain I-94

I-94 is a record of your arrival and departure to/from the U.S., and can be accessed online.

I-94.gov

Leave of Absence

If you are considering taking a Leave of Absence, start by connecting with the Student Affairs.

Student Affairs

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