Forms are categorized by type below. You may submit any questions you have about these forms via email to iss@marshall.edu.
Please allow up to 5 – 7 business days for processing requests.
Check-in & Arrival Forms
If I want to: |
Submit my arrival plans to the Office of International Student Services |
I need to submit this form: |
Arrival Survey |
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Report my arrival to Marshall University as a new student or returning |
I need to submit this form: |
Check-in Form |
If I want to: |
Request a late arrival to campus |
I need to submit this form: |
Request for a Late Arrival Letter |
Employment Forms
If I want to: |
Provide evidence of my status for a social security number in order to begin working on campus |
I need to submit this form: |
Verification of Status Request (SSN) |
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Apply for off-campus work authorization and am not enrolled in an internship or practicum class |
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Optional Practical Training Application |
If I want to: |
Apply for off-campus work authorization and am enrolled in an internship or practicum class |
I need to submit this form: |
Curricular Practical Training Application |
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Inform the Office of International Student Services that I have begun working or changed employers while on OPT |
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OPT Validation Form |
If I want to: |
Receive assistance accessing my SEVP Portal because I am unable to log-in |
I need to submit this form: |
SEVP Portal Link Request |
Request Forms
Transferring SEVIS Record
Forms for Changes to Program
If I want to: |
Drop below a full course of study for unexpected medical or academic reasons |
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Request for a Reduced Course Load |
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Extend my I-20 program end date due to additional time needed to complete my program |
I need to submit this form: |
Program Extension Form |
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Inform the Office of International Student Services that I am departing the United States permanently or will be suspending my studies and departing the US for an extended period of time |
I need to submit this form: |
Notice of Departure or Leave of Absence |
Financial Information Forms
If I want to: |
Submit financial support for one of the following reasons: Admissions application, program extension, adding dependents, INTO to MU Matriculation, AE to Pathway progression, regaining status, or returning student I-20 request |
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Financial Certification Form |
If I want to: |
Submit evidence of my financial sponsorship by a friend or family member |
I need to submit this form: |
Affidavit of Financial Support |
Informational Handouts