Admission is granted for a specific semester only.
The I-20 form is valid for that semester only. If the applicant is unable to attend during the designated semester, the University should be notified immediately by mail, and the I-20 form should be returned to UMass Boston. The letter should be sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions and Records and should indicate when the applicant will be able to attend. Updated financial documentation may also be required before a new I-20 form can be issued. Under no circumstances should an applicant come to UMass Boston without having received the official letter of admission and the I-20 form.