Things to Do & Remember

  • Passport/I-20/I-94 Information: Make sure to bring your Passport, I-94 card and signed and dated I-20 in case you have not had a chance to pass this information to the International Student Advisor. The institution collects this information in compliance with BCIS (Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services) regulations. International students are responsible for these documents and should be able to furnish these three documents upon request by the College or to the BCIS at any time.
  • Maintaining Full Time Status: International students are required to maintain a full time student status during the regular semesters until they complete their degree objective. Summer semester is optional.
  • Traveling Abroad and DSO Certification: When traveling overseas/ abroad please make sure to get the endorsement from our Designated School Official (DSO). You will not be allowed re-entry to the US without this endorsement.
  • Reporting the change of address to the INS: International students are required to inform their change of address to the INS by law. Please make sure to pick up the form AR-11 (Alien's change of address card). This card is to be used by all aliens to report change of address within 10 days of such change to the INS.
  • Practical Training: International students are eligible for Curricular Practical Training and Optional Practical Training after successfully completing an academic year. Please see Ayca for details.
  • Issues related to BCIS: Please contact Darryl at the Office of Admissions. You may reach Darryl via e-mail at dfoy@whittier.edu or via phone at
    (562) 907 4238.

Darryl Foy
Admission Counselor
International Student Advisor