Purpose
Student visa regulations allow you to take additional classes at another U.S. school while maintaining your student visa status at UCI. Some schools may ask you to provide verification of your visa status at UCI. You can request a letter from the UCI International Center to provide the verification.
If you plan to take these courses to meet degree requirements at UCI you should consult with your academic advising office to ensure that your course work at another school will satisfy degree requirements at UCI.
Eligibility Requirements
- Maintain full-time enrollment at UCI.
- Or be approved for final quarter reduced course load (RCL).
- To enroll in a summer course at another institution, you must either:
- Be enrolled for summer session at UCI; or
- Plan to continue your enrollment in the Fall at UCI.
- If you are an F-1 student on Optional Practical Training (OPT), or J-1 student on Academic Training (AT) you are allowed to enroll in incidental classes at another school during your OPT/AT period.
Request Verification
- Review the Eligibility Requirements detailed above.
- Complete the Request for Verification for Enrollment at Another School
- Upload the completed form to the Student Upload Tool
Receiving the Verification
- A letter verifying your visa status at UCI will be written for you
- The letter will be sent to your UCI email address
- You will need to submit it to the other school following their instructions.