F-1 Students New F-1 Students Transfers Dependents Maintaining Status Driver's License Employment Travel Extensions Completion Open Full Site Menu Go to the home page Menu Toggle Menu MUSC Home Intl Students and Scholars F1 Students Completion Contact MUSC Immigration Completing Your Program F-1 students are expected to complete their studies by the program end date on Form I-20. Early Completion If you will complete your program earlier than the program end date on your current Form I-20, you must notify the Center for Global Health (CGH) as soon as possible. You must provide CGH with a letter from your academic advisor indicating your new program completion and/or graduation date. We will then update your SEVIS record and issue a new Form I-20 with the new end date. Grace Period Once you have completed your program of study, you are permitted to remain in the US for 60 days following the program completion date on your Form I-20. This grace period is intended for you to be able to settle your affairs in the US and prepare to return to your home country. You are also permitted to travel within the US during this grace period. During the 60-day grace period, you cannot do the following: Apply for re-entry into the US in F-1 status Apply for a program extension Work or study Post-Completion OPT If you wish to apply for post-completion OPT employment authorization, refer to the OPT page for more information. SEVIS Transfer to Another School If you have been accepted into a new degree program at another SEVP-certified academic institution, and you want to transfer your F-1 SEVIS record from MUSC to the new school, you must request a Transfer Out. Refer to the SEVIS Transfers page for more information. Contact Us 843-792-2300 Facebook social link Twitter social link Blog social link Skip Footer Utility Navigation About Us Careers Contact Us Find a Person Giving MUSC A to Z Public Affairs & Media Relations Wellness Center Our Services All Medical Services Education Alumni Apply Check My Application Colleges Degrees & Programs MUSC Libraries Research & Innovation Clinical Trials Research Offices SCTR Patient Care Schedule an Appointment Adult Medical Services Pediatric Medical Services Locations Find a Provider Patients & Visitors Patient Billing Health Professionals Jump back to top of page Confidential Hotline Patient Complaint or Concern © Medical University of South Carolina 171 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425 Disclaimer Privacy Policy Web Accessibility Statement