Study Abroad for International 本科 学生

学生 at the 内布拉斯加大学 at Kearney can participate in an international experience in almost any country. Programs range in length from several weeks to a full year. Regardless of the field you choose to study, a program is available for you, and class credit will transfer to the 体育菠菜大平台 curriculum if you plan carefully with your academic advisor prior to departure. The Study Abroad Office is ready to help you choose a program that is right for you!

Authorization from a DSO/ARO is required for any F-1 or J-1 student planning to study outside of the U.S. 用于SEVIS报告目的. Approved requests for Study Abroad, along with the maintenance of full-time enrollment, will ensure that your SEVIS record remains active while you’re abroad, meaning there will be no breaks in your immigration status, even though you are not physically within the US.

IMMIGRATION REGULATIONS IN ORDER TO REMAIN IN STATUS WHILE STUDYING ABROAD:

  • 你必须 注册全职 (12 credits) in order to maintain your immigration status while abroad.
  • Any changes in enrollment while studying abroad could affect your ability to return to the U.S. You will be registered in the U.S. immigration database (SEVIS) as an active 体育菠菜大平台 student each semester, but only if participating full-time in an approved Study Abroad program.
  • 确保你的证件有效 护照、旅行签名 (no more than 1-year old) and an 未过期的F-1/J-1签证 在返回美国之前.S.
  • While abroad, students must complete the Check-In Form for Returning 学生 within 30 days of the start of each semester they plan to spend abroad to report their address, 联系信息, 以及出国留学/旅游计划.


RECEIVING AUTHORIZATION FROM A DSO TO STUDY ABROAD:

Once accepted into a Study Abroad program, you must make an appointment with a DSO/ARO to discuss your program and complete a Departure/Exit Form. Please make this appointment as soon as you are accepted into a Study Abroad program. This will ensure timely filing of paperwork and no interruption in your immigration status.

KNOW THE IMMIGRATION IMPLICATION OF STUDYING ABROAD:

就业的影响: Because immigration status is not interrupted by 体育菠菜大平台 authorized study abroad, you are eligible for OPT or CPT upon returning to the U.S. if you were enrolled full-time for one academic year. 请注意: for students wishing to request post-completion OPT, you must be physically within the US to apply for OPT authorization from USCIS. 类似的, students on J-1 visa are eligible for academic training upon return provided that they maintained full-time enrollment while overseas.

全日制招生: It is mandatory to maintain full-time enrollment at all times during study abroad. If students fall below full time enrollment because it is their last semester, the student must request reduced course load authorization by completing the Reduced Course Load form available in Welch Hall. Any unauthorized changes in enrollment while studying abroad could affect your ability to return to the U.S. You will be registered in the U.S. immigration database (SEVIS) as an active 体育菠菜大平台 student each semester, but only if participating full-time in an approved Study Abroad program.

移民的影响: If authorized by a DSO/ARO for study abroad, your SEVIS status will remain active. J-1 students will receive remarks indicating their authorization to participate in a study abroad program.

SEVIS注册: 你必须填妥 Check – In Form Returning Student within 30 days of the start of each semester you plan to spend abroad as a method of reporting your address, 联系信息, 以及出国留学/旅游计划.

F-1/J-1签证续签: If your student visa expires while studying overseas, you will need to apply for a new visa before making travel plans to return to the US. If the visa application is denied, you must obtain a new visa in your home country to return to the U.S.