OISS Forms
F-1 Practical Training
| Name of Form | Purpose of Form | Who Should Use Form | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPT Request | Submit this form to the OISS before participating in an internship, externship, practicum or other work required for a course, known as "curricular practical training (CPT)." Starting CPT without permission is a violation of F-1 status. | Graduate students who are enrolled in a course requiring CPT work. Undergraduate students should go here for the CPT process | Letter from company, school or organization where CPT will be performed; name and email address of your academic advisor or practicum coordinator, who will provide certification that your CPT is required. |
| OPT Request | Submit this form to the OISS about 4 months prior to completing your program of study to request a new Form I-20 recommending employment authorization in your major field of study, known as "optional practical training (OPT)." | Students who plan to apply for OPT. Please refer to the OPT Manual about 4 months prior to expected program completion date. | Students should read the OPT Manual carefully for information about OPT, instructions on how to apply, and regulations on maintaining status while on OPT. |
| STEM Extension Request | Submit this form to to the OISS to request a new Form I-20 recommending an extension of your OPT based on a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) major. | Students currently on OPT, who have graduated with a STEM eligible degree, who want to apply for the STEM Extension. Please refer to the OPT Manual for information on how and when to apply. | STEM employer letter and completed Form I-983 |
| OPT Information Update | Submit this form to report the receipt of your EAD card, new employer, changes to information of current employer, or a new employer | Students who have applied for OPT or are currently on OPT | A scanned copy of your EAD card |
F-1 Student Services
| Name of Form | Purpose of Form | Who Should Use Form | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| eShipGlobal | Submit this form if you've selected to have a new I-20 sent to you via eShipGlobal | Students who have requested a new I-20 sent to them via eShipGlobal | It is necessary that you go to eShipGlobal to prepay for the shipping label here |
| Exit or Transfer Request | Submit this form if you are requesting a school transfer or completing your F-1 status | All students who are either transferring or completing F-1 Status | Make sure you have updated all of your information by completing the proper forms (address update, OPT report, etc.) |
| Program Extension Request | Submit this form if you need to extend your program end date. This must be done before the program end date on your most recent I-20 has passed | Students who need to extend their program end date | You will need approval from your program/academic advisor |
| Reduced Course Load for Academic Reason | Submit this form if you cannot maintain full time student status due to academic reasons | Students who: have initial difficulty with English language or reading requirements, unfamiliarity with U.S. teaching methods or improper course level placement | You will need approval from your program/academic advisor |
| Reduced Course Load for Last Term | Submit this form if you are in your last term and the required units to graduate do not meet the full time student requirement | Students who are in the last term and are not taking units to maintain full time student status | You will need approval from your program/academic advisor |
| Reduced Course Load for Medical Reason | Submit this form if you cannot maintain full time student status due to medical reasons | Students with a valid medical condition, that will require them to fall below full time status | A medical note from your doctor |
| Travel Permission or I-20 Update | Submit this form when you travel out of the country, to ensure you have the proper permissions to re-enter the U.S. You can also submit this form to replace a lost I-20, or to receive a copy of an I-20 that has updated information | Students who: are traveling out of the country, have lost their I-20 and want to request a new one, have updated information on their I-20 and want to request an updated one | |
| International Student Data (ISD) | Submit this form to request your initial or transfer I-20 as an incoming student to Pepperdine University | Students who are attending Pepperdine University for the first time, and are requesting a new I-20 | Passport and financial evidence (including proof of scholarship if applicable) |
Orientation
| Name of Form | Purpose of Form | Who Should Use Form | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory Arrival Report | Submit this form within the 7 days of arriving in the U.S. as a new student at Pepperdine University | New students to Pepperdine University | Passport, F-1 Visa copy, Port of Entry Stamp, a copy of most recent I-94. Please ensure all four parts of the Mandatory Arrival Report have checks by them. |
| SEVIS Contract | This form is part of the Mandatory Arrival Report, and will be submitted through there | This form is part of the Mandatory Arrival Report, and will be submitted through there | This form is part of the Mandatory Arrival Report, and will be submitted through there |
Update Personal Information
| Name of Form | Purpose of Form | Who Should Use Form |
|---|---|---|
| Address Update | Submit this form to update your address and other contact information reported to SEVIS. | All students who have had their contact information change. This form is also submitted as part of the Mandatory Arrival Report |
| Emergency Contact | Submit this form to report a contact for OISS to contact in case of emergency | All students should provide OISS with an emergency contact. This form is also submitted as part of the Mandatory Arrival Report |