F-1: Change of Program, Degree Level, or Funding

The Form I-20 indicates your:

• name 
• country of birth & citizenship
• date of birth
• degree level (bachelor's, master's, PhD, other)
• degree program (school/ department)
• length of degree program
• funding source and amount

Changes to any information in those areas require a new Form I-20 be prepared by ISS. 

Request a new I-20 by submitting a Student Request Form to ISS, accompanied by the necessary supporting documents.  Bring the following documents when you visit ISS:

• current Form I-20
• Current passport w/visa
• I-94 card
• supporting documents (funding, program dates, passport, etc).

NOTE: Graduate School approval is required for for a change of educational level I-20. The new I-20 must be issued prior to the start date of the new educational level.