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International Students

• Prospective Students
  • How to Apply to Penn State
  • Attending Penn State in Other Visa Status
  • Coming to Penn State from Another U.S. Institution
  • Pre–Arrival Guide for New International Students
  • Prospective Student Advising
• Orientation/Housing
  • New International Student Orientation
  • Housing Information
• Current Students
  • Maintaining Immigration Status
  • Employment Information
  • Social Security Information
  • Travel
  • Tax Information
  • PA Driver's License/State I.D.
  • Dependents/Family Members
  • Address Updates
  • Current Student Advising
• How to Request I-20/DS-2019
• Obtaining Student Visa
• Financial Information
• Forms
• IECP Forms
• Student Workshops/Training Sessions
• Student Resources at Penn State
• International Student Programming & Activities
• Programs Supporting International Students
• Contacts at Non-University Park Campuses
• FAQs
• Other Important Links:
• Global Connections
• International Scholar Advising
• Office of Post Doctoral Affairs
• International Student Advising Home

 

Information for Current Students

• Maintaining Immigration Status
• Address Change
• Reduced Course Load
• Exceptions to Full–Time Study
• Program Extension
• Changing Level (Example: Bachelor to Master)
• Transfer Out of Penn State
• Employment Information
• Travel
• Tax Information
• PA Driver's License/State I.D.
• Dependents/Family Members
• Reinstatement
• Express Mail
• Address Update
• FAQs

If you are currently enrolled, you will find information on rules and regulations governing international students, services to international students, and important links in this section. The information included on these pages will help you in maintaining valid student status as it pertains to your legal stay within the U.S. You will find information on the processes of applying for various F-1 and J-1 benefits such as employment, travel, and enrollment; in addition, under "Other Government Information" you'll find information on the Pennsylvania driver's license, social security applications, and taxes.

International student advisers are available during walk-in hours or by appointment to you on matters about immigration and visa concerns, employment, academic issues, financial issues, health and health insurance, and other concerns. They may refer you to other resources.

Walk-in hours in 410 Boucke, University Park, PA, are
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday -- 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday and Friday -- 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Telephone: 8:30 - 4:30. (814)865-6348

Email: DISA-Adviser@ip.psu.edu