51ĀŅĀ×

Transfer Student Immigration Information

You may find this page helpful if: 

  • you are a an international student who has been attending another university within the U.S. and you are transferring to 51ĀŅĀ×,
  • or, you are an international student at 51ĀŅĀ× who is transferring to another university within the U.S. 

As an international student in F-1 or J-1 status with an active SEVIS record you may require an electronic SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) transfer prior to enrolling at 51ĀŅĀ× (or another institution).

Transferring Your Sevis Record

  • Step 1: Youā€™re AdmittedĀ 

    Once youā€™re admitted to OHIO, you may begin transferring your SEVIS record. 

  • Step 2: Notify Current InstitutionĀ 

    Notify your current institution that you wish to transfer your SEVIS record and complete any paperwork they provide to begin the transfer process. Next, inform 51ĀŅĀ×'s Office of Undergraduate International Admissions or the Graduate College about your desire to transfer to 51ĀŅĀ×.

  • Step 3: Provide Documents To OHIO

    Provide all required documentation to 51ĀŅĀ×. You will be told the documents you must submit by the admitting office. 

  • Step 4: Receive OHIO I-20 or DS-2019

    Once your information has been processed by the admitting office you are working with at 51ĀŅĀ×, you will receive your 51ĀŅĀ× I-20 or DS-2019. 

Recommendations and Next Steps

  • It is recommended that you do not leave your current school until you are certain that all of the documentation that has to be completed by you and your international student advisor is complete and submitted to 51ĀŅĀ×.
  • Be sure to provide either your current mailing address or specify that you will be picking your immigration document up when you arrive at 51ĀŅĀ×.
  • If you are planning to leave the United States prior to receiving your immigration document, please communicate this intent as early as possible.  You will need to have your new 51ĀŅĀ× I-20 or DS-2019 in order to return to the US.

  • International Student Orientation

    All students transferring to 51ĀŅĀ× are required to attend the International Student Orientation that precedes the starting semester. Please plan your flights accordingly.

    Orientation Information