Advising

Advising

Read through the information and forms below for each advising topic. If you have additional questions, please schedule an appointment with an advisor and provide detailed questions so our advisors can prepare for your meeting.

Advising for International Students

Read the additional information and forms linked here before scheduling with an advisor.

Send your completed forms and applications to iss@sc.edu.

Personal Issues

Are you struggling with personal issues like culture shock, depression, or something else? Please reach out, as there are resources available to you.

Employment/Internship

Questions about CPT, OPT, and on-campus employment? We have answers!

I-20 & DS-2019 Extension

You may apply for a program extension in the final term before your I-20 or DS-2019 expires.

Medical Reduced Courseload

If you have an illness or medical condition that prevents you from taking a full course load, we may authorize a reduced course load.

Travel Signature

If you plan to travel outside of the United States and reenter, you need a travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019. Your I-20 or DS-2019 should have a signature within 12 months of the date you plan to reenter. If you are on OPT, the travel signature date should be within 6 months of the date when you reenter.

Academic Training & AT Extensions

Work authorization for J-1 students is called Academic Training.

Transfer Out

If you choose to attend another school (whether you graduate or not), this is considered a “transfer of schools” and International Student Services must release your SEVIS record to that school.

Form

Social Security Numbers & Driver's License

Applying for a Social Security Card and a Driver's License.

General Advising

Want to talk about something else?

Schedule with Katie

Incoming Students

Information for incoming undergraduate and graduate international students.