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Friday, December 13 | Fall Semester 2019

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You Made it Through Fall 2019!

Fall 2019 is "in the books." Well done on what was hopefully an enriching and successful semester. Take some time to reflect on 2019 and recharge for 2020. For our continuing students, we hope you have a wonderful break and we look forward to welcoming you back to Miami in January.

Friday | December 13, 2019

graduating Miami students hug each other

Fall 2019 Commencement

Millet Hall | 3:00 p.m.

Congratulations to all of our graduating international students! Best of luck in your next ventures!

Be a proud Miami Alum. Let's stay in touch! Complete the Alumni Contact eForm in InterLink and check out the Miami University Alumni Association.

Thursday | December 19, 2019

Grades Posted

Check your grades. If you need more information about grades, read about the grading policy at Miami University as well as Academic Standing.

Upcoming ISSS Office Hours

Walk-in hours have now ended, but ISSS advisors will still be available for appointments December 16 - 20.

Note that ISSS will have very limited staffing on Monday, December 23. If you need assistance, please plan to come in no later than 12:00pm (noon) on the 23rd.

The ISSS office will be closed December 24 - January 1.

Grace Period

Your final quiz for Fall 2019:

If you are finishing your studies, how long may you remain in the U.S.?

A. Until my I-20 or DS-2019 expires
B. Until graduation
C. Until the end of 2019
D. None of these

If you chose D (none of these), you are correct!

F-1 students who are completing their program of study in December and have maintained legal status will have a 60-day grace period following their completion. This grace period will begin on December 14 and will expire on February 11. By February 11, students must take one of the following actions:

Apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Request a t ransfer of their SEVIS record to another US institutio n
Request an I-20 for a new degree program at Miami University
Depart the United States

Students who depart the US during their grace period without applying for OPT or a new I-20 may not re-enter the US in F-1 status. For example, you cannot visit Canada or Mexico and then re-enter the US before departing for your home country.

J-1 students who are completing their program in December only have a 30-day grace period to remain in the United States.

Note: If your I-20 or DS-2019 is expiring and you will not complete your studies by your document end date, you do not have a grace period. Contact ISSS immediately for assistance before your document expires.

Question: I’m on my way to the airport to go home for break, but I forgot to get my I-20 signed! What should I do? Please help!

Ask an Advisor video: Forgot Travel Signature

3 international students and two community members pose for a picture during the ISSS thanksgiving dinner

Read a heartwarming story of global friendship at Miami.

Positively impact the international student experience at Miami. Apply to be an International Peer Orientation Leader for Fall 2020!

Airport shuttles are available before and after Miami break periods.

Are you looking to distribute information about your event, program, group etc. to International Student and Scholar Services at Miami? Submit an ISSS communications request.

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