Guide and Forms

Guides and Forms

Important Notice:

Find direct paths to your interests and needs. Before you request assistance, use the relevant links provided on this page to find more information on the topic that most concerns you.

Before requesting an appointment with a DSO or other office staff, review the relevant informational guide for your appointment type and complete any necessary forms. If you make an appointment without completing a form or bringing the appropriate documents, you will need to reschedule.

If you still have questions or concerns regarding your topic, contact us at 409-880-7635 or by email at international@lamar.edu.

Info and Applications for F-1 Students

Choose the section and form that best suits your needs / concerns. Clicking on the name will bring you to a form or webpage with further guidance.

Academic Needs and Concerns

Change of Major Requests for ...
- Graduate (PDF)
- Undergraduate (PDF)

Must be filled and completed by you and your academic departments before our review.

Concurrent Enrollment (PDF)

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Leave of Absence or Withdrawal

SEVIS Program Extension Request

Reduced Course Load (RCL)
- RCL Approval Form (PDF)
- This completed .PDF must be submitted with the RCL Application.

Special Request
- SEVP Portal Reset
- Continued Attendance or Updated I-20
- Reinstatement of F-1 status (Learn more here)

Transfer-In

Transfer-Out (Initial)

Transfer-Out (Current Students)

International Student Employment and Training

International Student Employment - Main Page and Info Hub

On-Campus Employment for International Students
- FORM - Social Security Support Letter Request

CPT - Curricular Practical Training
- Internship Approval Form ("Attachment II") for ...
  - Graduate Level Students (.PDF)
  - Undergraduate Level Students (.PDF)
- FORM - CPT Application

OPT - Optional Practical Training

STEM OPT Extension

Immigration and Travel Documents

Replacement I-94 Card

Travel Request Form

End of Program Departure Form

Use ONLY if student is returning home after successfully completing their program or if student no longer wishes to remain in the program; otherwise, see Travel Request Form above.