Extensions of Stay If you are unable to complete your program by the “program end date” on page 1 of your I-20, you must request an extension on your I-20. Please contact an International Student Advisor BEFORE the expiration date of your I-20 at immigrationofficials@ce.uci.edu.
Continuing Studies in Another UCI DCE Program If you are interested in enrolling in a different UCI DCE program after the completion of your current program, you will need to submit a new application. For more information about our program offerings and requirements, please contact an Academic Advisor at academicadvising@ce.uci.edu.
Medical Leave Medical leave (i.e., a reduced courseload due to a temporary illness or medical condition) is to help support students experiencing a medical emergency or event and need a break from their studies resulting in the student not being able to attend the quarter full-time. You may be authorized for a reduced course load for a period of time not to exceed a total of 12 months. Medical leave is NOT intended to excuse absences or for missing individual days during the quarter due to illness or sick days. All absences are marked and cannot be removed, erased, or excused. You must speak with an International Student Advisor and provide a valid doctor’s note which recommends leave BEFORE you stop attending classes. You must provide an official letter signed by an appropriate medical official (licensed medical doctor, doctor of osteopathy, or a licensed clinical psychologist) to request a Reduced Course Load for medical reasons for the full quarter (or remainder of the quarter). Any absences you earn prior to a Reduced Course Load approval may negatively affect your F-1 status with our school. For more information, please visit https://ce.uci.edu/resources/international/f1.aspx and contact Immigrationofficials@ce.uci.edu for further assistance.
Travel Outside of the U.S. You must be in valid F-1 status, have a travel signature on page 2 of your current I-20 from a school official. The date of the travel signature must be less than one-year-old. You must ensure that you will not miss class during your travel time, and you must return to UCI Division of Continuing Education to continue your studies immediately following your re-entry to the United States.
Employment Off-Campus employment is NOT allowed. On-campus employment is allowed for students who are in valid F-1 status. On-campus employment opportunities are limited and must be part-time only (less than 20 hours per week). For more information, please contact an International Student Advisor at immigrationofficials@ce.uci.edu.
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