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F-1 students have two ways to request a Change of Education Level I-20 depending on the nature of the change. Because the eforms have similar names but different functions, International Student Services (ISS) is providing this chart to help students access the appropriate form in the iTiger Portal for their needs.
Change of Education Level I-20 Request (ADM)
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Change of Education Level I-20 Request
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Undergraduate students will complete this eform upon:
- Admission to the Graduate School.
- Progression from the LSU Global Pathway Program to the bachelor's degree program.
Returning graduate students will complete this eform after a period of authorized post-completion OPT or OPT STEM Extension. (Be aware that starting a new program will mean the end of your OPT or STEM OPT.)
WHERE TO LOCATE THE EFORM:
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Currently enrolled graduate students remaining in the Graduate School but going from a Master's program to Doctoral program (or vice versa).
WHERE TO LOCATE THE EFORM:
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Timeline for Change of Education Level I-20 (ADM) Process
ISS typically processes these requests closer to the start of the semester that the new program will begin. If you need your new I-20 earlier than the deadline below (e.g., for travel), please be sure to include your travel plans in the Change of Education Level I-20 Request (ADM).
Deadlines to submit Change of Education Level I-20 Request(ADM)
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May graduates
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At least two weeks before your grace period ends
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August graduates
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At least one week before classes start for fall semester
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December graduates
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At least two weeks** before classes start for spring semester
**Keep in mind the LSU closure dates for winter break.
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Students progressing from the LSU Global Pathway program
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At least two weeks before your grace period ends
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Those with OPT or STEM OPT authorization
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One of these, whichever happens first
Please email iss@lsu.edu for questions on your specific situation.
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