International Students

Prospective International Students

Applying as an International Student

Step 1: Read the following important information for International (F1) Applicants

• Important Information for International (F1) Applicants

Step 2: Apply to Union College

• Apply to Union

Step 3: Submit an F1 Application to International Students Office

• Download and Complete the F1 Application
• Assemble Required Application Documents (listed in application)
  • Affidavit of Support Form for the F1 Application
• Email Completed Application and Required Documents to international@ucc.edu

Current International Students

Changing Majors

F-1 students are required to notify International Services and the Department of Homeland Security when there is a substantive change in the information on your Form I-20 academic programs and/or degree levels. Examples of changes that require notification are: a change in major field; a change in degree level; a change in major field and degree level.

• Change in Program I-20 Overview and Request Form

Practical Training

Some F-1 students are eligible for practical training, an employment benefit that allows you, as an F-1 student, to gain practical, professional experience in your field of study. There are two types of F-1 practical training: curricular practical training (CPT) and optional practical training (OPT).

CPT is employment used to satisfy the requirements of a required or elective internship,
practicum, or fieldwork course. OPT, unlike CPT, does not require you to register for an internship, practicum, or fieldwork course.

• F-1 Curricular Practical Training Overview and Request Form
• F-1 Optional Practical Training Overview and Request Form

Program Extension

If you are unable to complete your degree requirements by the completion date specified on your I-20 (item # 5), you must apply for a program extension at least 15 days before but no later than the completion date indicated on the I-20.

• I-20 Program Extension Overview and Request Form