Change in Program of Study/Degree Level

When a student progresses from one level of study to another, changes the program of study (including thesis to non-thesis) or applies for a co-major, it is necessary that Immigrations be notified for F-1 students. This process occurs when you change the program of study, move from a Bachelor’s to Master’s or pursue a co-major at the same institution. A new financial guarantee form for financial responsibility will be required in order to issue a new Form I-20 to complete the notification process to Immigrations or the Exchange Visitor Program.

Change in Program of Study (Curriculum)

If you plan to change your curriculum or pursue a co-major, you will need to make an appointment with a PDSO/DSO located in the Registrar's office for instructions on how to process the requested change. In order to issue a new Form I-20 to complete the notification process to Immigrations or the Exchange Visitor Program for the change in curriculum or co-major, the following documents are needed:

• Curriculum Change Form

• Program of Study Completion Form: This form must be completed by your Academic Advisor to certify that you have continuously enrolled for a full course of study and provide a new expected date of completion (required).

• A new Financial Guarantee Form

You must make an appointment to meet with a PDSO/DSO in the Office of the Registrar to process a new Certificate of Eligibility (I-20).

Change in Degree Level

If you request a change from one degree level to another, you must provide the following documents:

• Letter of Acceptance or Change Approval from the appropriate Admissions Office, certifying you meet all requirements for admission at the new degree level.

• A new Financial Guarantee Form

You must make an appointment to meet with an PDSO/DSO in the Office of the Registrar to process a new Certificate of Eligibility (I-20).