How to Get University Transfer – Part 1
By HSB
I had email from from few asking questions about University Transfer after first semester and process involved. few questions like
- How long would it take to transfer between universities for International Student?
- What is the university transfer process for International Students?
- How many course credits can be transferred?
- Do we need to fill out any special application?
- How to apply for admission while transferring?
- What additional requirements are needs for International Student Transfer?
- When can I get transfer?
1) How long would it take to transfer between universities for International Student?
It doesn’t take long. After you get admit from the university, it would take less than 1 week ( max ) for the entire transfer process. Some schools it might just take few hours. Continue reading about the process involved.
2) What is the university transfer process for International Students?
- Step 1: Apply for admission to different Universities
- Step 2: University issues Official Admission Letter. Take that letter to your current school International Office and apply for transfer. You will be typically asked to fill out a form and submit a copy of your admission letter.
- Step 3: After transfer is approved in your current school, they will do SEVIS transfer to your new school and send confirmation by mail or fax to new University International Student Office.
- Step 4: After the new University gets the SEVIS Transfer confirmation, they will issue you new I-20.
3) How many course credits can be transferred?
This depends on the school. So, school will allow upto 9 credits above grades B can be transferred. Talk to you school IO Adviser to find about he credits transfer policy.
Continue Reading How to get University Transfer – Part 2
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The contents are very helpful.Thank You. I had this doubt about the letter of recommendations.From where should we get the LOR , the current school or undergrad college back home?Thanks again.