Student Transfer Procedures

International Students

Students who are maintaining their F-1 status are allowed to transfer from one DHS-approved school to another, but there are important procedures required by both schools to keep students from falling out of status.

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F-1 Students Transferring to ACU

  • If you are currently in good immigration status, request the international advisor (the DSO) at your current school to transfer your SEVIS record to ACU after your semester there has finished.
    • Present your ACU acceptance letter and ACU’s school code: DAL214F00932000 to your DSO.
    • Your SEVIS transfer can be scheduled ahead of time for a future date.
    • Please note: any off-campus work authorization is canceled by a transfer to a new school.
  • If you are not in good immigration status, contact the ACU Office of International Students and Visiting Scholars (OISVS) to plan your next steps, as ACU does not accept terminated or canceled SEVIS records.
  • For the next steps for an ACU I-20, please see the Transfer-in page in our New International Student Guide.
  • Contact the OISVS if you have any questions.

F-1 Students Transferring from ACU

  • Notify Wildcat Central that you will be transferring away from ACU and complete their form to cancel your enrollment. Pay all remaining balances on your student account.

  • Log into your OISVS Portal and submit the “Transfer out” request. Be sure to include the new school’s SEVIS school code number and your preferred transfer-out date.

  • Register for a full load of classes at your new school, and report to the new school’s international office within 15 days of the beginning of the semester with your documents.

Disclaimer

The Office of International Students and Visiting Scholars (OISVS) makes every attempt to provide accurate immigration advice for F-1 students. The information on our website is general and should not be taken as legal advice. Please contact an immigration attorney if legal advice is needed. It is your responsibility to understand and follow the rules given by DHS and the university.