I-20 Termination Information 

Your I-20 and your student status may be terminated for a variety of reasons. Some of the termination reasons are the result of acceptable actions, including taking a leave of absence or completing your program. Other terminations are the result of unacceptable behavior, like failing to maintain your student status. If your I-20 and student status was terminated for failure to maintain status, and you would like to return to student status, you have two options. Please review these materials to learn more about these options.  

• I-20 Termination Information.pdf
• Change of Status Reinstatement Form 012020.pdf
• I‐20 Extension Request Form 2019.pdf

Travel Outside the United States

Reminder: To travel outside of the US at any time, you MUST bring your passport, your I-20 form(s), proof of financial support and proof of attendance at the college. If you should need assistance when you return, call the college at 610-437-4471. Campus Police will then contact one of us to assist you at the border. To update your I-20, contact International Student Services. Regular office hours are from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm in the Allen House. Find more information here: Travel Outside the US.

Employment Rules and Requirements

International students may only work off-campus if approved for CPT or OPT. The handouts in this section provide information about Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT). CPT is work or training that is required as a part of your curriculum (for example: a required internship). CPT occurs during your program. OPT is work or training related to your field of study. OPT can occur during or after your program.

• Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Information.pdf
• Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Request Form.pdf
• OPT Request Form.pdf
• Post-completion OPT information.pdf
• Pre-completion OPT information.pdf
• Social Security for F-1 Students.pdf

International students may work on-campus through the College's student employment program. 

International students working for pay, through campus employment, CPT, or OPT, may apply for a Social Security Number. International students who are not working for pay are not eligible to apply for a Social Security Number.

Request for a Reduced Coarse Load

International students in F-1 status are required to maintain full-time enrollment during the school year. If you cannot or will not meet this requirement, you must request a reduced course load (RCL). Federal immigration regulations severely limit a student's ability to be less than full time, and part time enrollment may be allowed only in special circumstances. If you are below full time without authorization after the drop/add deadline, Cedar Crest College is required to report this to SEVIS and you will lose your F-1 status.