Important End-of-Semester Reminders
As summer approaches, this week's newsletter includes information on finalizing summer housing and end-of-semester reminders for students completing their programs. As always, if you have any general questions, you can contact our office by chat, phone, or email. If you have specific immigration questions, you can email ISSS or make an appointment with your ISSS adviser.
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| Congratulations to the upcoming spring and summer 2024 grads! This a reminder that the spring commencement ceremonies will be held in person from May 16–18 at St. Ignatius Church. Students who did not attend the Grad Finale event and are participating in commencement must pick up their academic regalia and tickets on May 16–18, as mentioned here. If you have not yet applied to graduate, please do so ASAP by going to the Application for Graduation Information web page and completing the application.
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Program End Dates
All F-1 students are responsible for completing their program on time. Remember that failure to complete your studies at USF before your I-20 program end date is considered a violation of your F-1 student status. Please note that the program end date listed on your I-20 also signifies the end of any student employment positions on campus. If you will not be able to complete your degree requirements by the program end date on your I-20, please make an appointment with your ISSS adviser to discuss your eligibility for an extension of your stay in the U.S. View additional information »
Travel Signature
If you already have an I-20 with a valid travel signature in your MyISSS account, you can go to your record, download, print, and sign this document. You do not need a valid travel signature to exit the U.S. — you only need it to re-enter. Please review the Documents tab in your MyISSS profile to find your most recent I-20. For additional information, refer to the MyISSS Student Handbook »
Note: For students traveling during the summer break, ISSS will be holding Travel Signature Days between May 7–10, during which any submitted travel signature requests will be processed by May 10.
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Address Reporting
Students are required to report any changes in local residence (the address in the U.S. where they are currently living) and permanent residence (the address that is outside of the U.S.). By logging into the MyISSS portal, students are able to update these addresses in their profile information. If you are on OPT or STEM OPT, you can update your local address in your SEVP Portal directly. If you'd like to update your address for other USF offices, please do so in your myUSF account. Note the address information in myUSF will not appear in SEVIS or be used by the ISSS office. View additional information under Updating your Address in MyISSS »
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As the academic year comes to an end, many of you might be exploring different housing options. Living off campus is a great way to get to know the city! Don’t really know where to begin? We recommend that you make an appointment with Off-Campus Living. Their department is here to support students attending USF and our surrounding neighbors and communities. Learn more » | | 
On-campus summer housing is another great housing option that is available each year for students enrolled in classes at USF. Summer housing is located in one of the campus' designated co-ed residence halls. More information regarding the summer housing location, application deadline, and session dates can be found on the Summer School Housing web page. | |
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|  | LWSC’s Finals Study Sessions
Friday, May 10, 12–4 p.m.
Gleeson 2nd Floor & Room 202
Join LWSC for valuable academic assistance to help you prepare for final exams. The session will include subject tutors, Writing Center consultants, Speaking Center coaches, and reference librarians, all on hand to offer academic support. The event will also provide coffee and cookies for attendees to enjoy. | |  | Blood Drive
Wednesday, May 1, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Gleeson Library – Plaza and Welch Field
The Graduate Nursing Association (GNA), along with Vitalant, is hosting an on-campus blood drive where you will have the opportunity to donate blood for those who need a blood transfusion. You will also be entered into a raffle and get a chance to win an $83 gift card for donating!
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|  | USF Comedy Night
Friday, May 3, 7–9 p.m.
McLaren Complex 251
Join the USF Black Alumni Society, Asia Pacific Alumni Network, and Latinx Alumni Society for a night of laughter! Lineups include Kabir Singh, Ellis Rodriguez, Shea Suga, Mike Jones, and Dennis Gaxiola. Laugh all night long while learning how you can support scholarships at USF.
| |  | Creative Activity & Research Day
Friday, May 3, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Fromm Hall – Complex
The College of Arts and Sciences's 14th annual Creative Activity and Research Day is a one-day symposium where students showcase the results of their work through oral presentations, poster presentations, and various creative performances and displays.
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If you are requesting an immigration document or letter from our office, remember that we request 10 business days to process requests. Make sure you plan accordingly so you have enough time to receive your document before you need it. All ISSS requests should be submitted through the MyISSS student portal (log into your MyISSS account, go to Requests & Documents, and select the appropriate icon on the right side of the page). You can view our MyISSS Student Handbook for assistance with your submission.
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Chat with the ISSS Team in Real-Time
Click the Chat with ISSS button on the bottom, right corner of the ISSS website, and the ISSS team can assist you with your inquiry.
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Adviser Appointments and Workshops
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