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Transfer instructions

J-1: Student
F-1

Overview

For F-1 students, the process for transferring from one U.S. school to another is easy. Simply have your immigration record electronically transferred from your current school to MU.

If you are a J-1 student, please contact an International Center adviser to discuss your transfer.

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Steps for transferring to MU

  1. You are admitted to MU and you decide to attend our school.
  2. Tell a designated school official (usually an international student adviser) at your current school that you want to attend MU. Make sure you meet your current school's requirements for transfer.
  3. Discuss the date you want to transfer to MU with a designated school official at your current school.
    • The date you transfer schools is called your "release date."
    • As of this date, you will be considered an MU student and no longer a student at your previous university.
    • The date must be after the end of a semester at your current school and no more than five months before the beginning the next semester at MU.
    • The date must be prior to 60 days after the completion date of your program or optional practical training.
    • Your employment authorization will end on your transfer date.
  4. The designated school official at your current school will submit your transfer request to SEVIS. The official may want to know MU's SEVIS number, which is KAN214F00635000.
  5. On your release date, SEVIS electronically transfers your record to MU through the SEVIS database.
  6. MU mails your new I-20 to you, or you collect your new I-20 at the International Center after you've arrived at MU.

    Note: If you are traveling, you must use your MU I-20 when you re-enter the U.S. If you are concerned that you might not get your MU I-20 before you leave the U.S., please contact us with your preferred home country mailing address, and we can send your document to you.