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Transferring to the University of Dayton

The following information is for students transferring to the University of Dayton from another U.S. college or university.

Definitions

Transfer. The electronic transfer of a student’s SEVIS record from one SEVP-certified school to another.

Transfer-out school. The school the student is leaving.

Transfer-in school (University of Dayton). The school where the student intends to transfer.

Transfer release date. The date on which the student’s SEVIS record is made available to the transfer-in school for update and can no longer be amended by the transfer-out school. This date is set in SEVIS by the transfer-out school.

Program start date. The date the student’s program of study begins (see Item 5 on I-20).

Documents to be submitted

Transfer In Form

Bank statement or other financial document. If you recently applied to the University of Dayton, we will use the financial information you submitted with your application materials. If the document is more than 6 months old by the start of the term, you must submit new financial documentation.

Process

If you are already in the U.S. as an F-1 student at another institution, you must complete a transfer of your SEVIS record if you intend to begin a program of study at the University of Dayton. The timely and proper transfer of the SEVIS record helps ensure the integrity of your immigration status. Follow these steps to initiate a transfer:

  • Obtain admission to the University of Dayton.
  • Complete the transfer process at the transfer-out school. The transfer must be completed no later than 15 days before the start of classes of the term for which you were admitted to the University of Dayton.
  • Complete the University of Dayton’s Transfer In Form.
  • Upon the SEVIS release date, the University of Dayton will have access to your record and be able to issue an I-20 to you.  See the section ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ for information on obtaining your I-20.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I obtain my new I-20?

For transfer students remaining in the U.S. between institutions, you will receive the University of Dayton I-20 upon arrival to campus; it will not be mailed in advance. Call our office to schedule an appointment for pick up. 

For transfer students traveling abroad and reentering the U.S. before studies at the University of Dayton begin, request the new University of Dayton I-20 form before departing the U.S. We can mail the I-20 to your U.S. address. If this is not possible, you must e-mail isss@udayton.edu to formally request that your I-20 be sent overseas. Please include your overseas address and a copy of your flight itinerary in the e-mail.

Will I need a new visa?

If the current visa is valid, a new visa is not required even if the visa carries the name of the previous school. Reentry is possible with the University of Dayton issued I-20, valid passport, and valid visa. If you have changed your status or if your visa has expired, you must have a new visa to enter the U.S. Use the University of Dayton I-20 to apply for a new visa.

My SEVIS record has been terminated. Can I still transfer to the University of Dayton?

ISSS will not process a reinstatement for a SEVIS record terminated at another school. Your options are to process the reinstatement at the transfer-out school, hire an immigration attorney, or regain status by travel (see SEVIS Termination and Status Violations section for more information).

What should I do when I arrive to the University of Dayton?

Transfer-in students are treated like new international students. You must complete the following immigration-related items:

  • Attend International Student Orientation. See Arrival and Orientation section for more information.
  • Complete immigration check-in. You must attend International Student Orientation prior to immigration check-in.

If one or more of these is not completed, your SEVIS record will be terminated.