Humboldt State University

 

International Students

Transfer Student Information

Visa Information

An international student who is currently studying in the United States on an F-1 visa, and who wishes to transfer to HSU to complete a degree, enter a new degree program, or pursue intensive English study, is considered to be an International Transfer Student.

If you wish to transfer to Humboldt State University, you must do the following:

1. Apply to and be accepted to a degree-seeking program at the University, such as a bachelor's or master's degree. For information on minimum requirements for admission, go to Undergraduate or Graduate admission.
   or
   Apply to the International English Language Institute (IELI) at HSU
2. Request your current school or institution to release your records in the SEVIS database and send the Notice of Intention to Transfer (PDF 43 KB) form to the HSU admissions officer.
3. Bring your new I-20, your passport with your F-1 Visa and I-94 card, and your previous school's I-20 with you when you report for admission at Humboldt State University.

Leaving the US During the Transfer Process

NOTE:

The international transfer process varies depending on whether or not you leave the US before you come to HSU:

If you are currently studying at another school in the US but will be leaving the US prior to coming to Humboldt State University (HSU), simply show the Immigration Officer HSU's I-20 when you reenter the US. You do not need visit the US consulate unless your student visa has expired. By entering the US on HSU's I-20, you effectively transfer to HSU.

However, you must turn in copies of your I-20, I-94 card, passport, and visa to the admissions officer for verification upon arrival at HSU

Once you are registered full time at HSU, we will register you in SEVIS as a full time student. Completing the transfer process in a timely and precise manner is an important requirement. If you fail to meet the deadlines and requirements for transfer, you may lose your legal status in the US.