Guides for Students

General

• Getting Advising from International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

Pre-Arrival

• Accessing the International Student Orientation Guide

• Applying for a Visa

• Requesting Your I-20

• Submitting your Immunization Records

• Finding Housing in Knoxville

• Registering for International Orientation

Upon Arrival

• Applying for a U.S. Driver's License

• Confirming Your Immigration Status

• Getting a Social Security Number (SSN)

• Completing the Initial Immigration Check In

• Completing the W-9S for Bursar (if you don't have an SSN)

• Using Transportation in Knoxville

During Your Program of Study

• Applying for Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

• Requesting to Enroll Below Full Time

• Confirming Dissertation/Thesis Hours

• Dropping a Course

• Getting Started with Glacier Tax Prep

• Understanding Taxes for Non-Residents

• Extending Your I-20 or DS-2019

• Adding Dependents to your I-20 or DS-2019

• Requesting a Travel Authorization Signature

• Learning about your Immigration Documents

• Expiring Immigration Documents

• Updating your Address and Phone Number in iVols

• Understanding Termination, Loss of Status, and Reinstatement

• Working On-Campus as an International Student

• Requesting Transfer Out

After Your Academic Program

• Accessing iVols after your Net ID Expires

• Completing the I-765 OPT Application for USCIS

• Completing the I-983 for STEM OPT for Students.

• Applying for Optional Practical Training (OPT)

Dependent/Family Information

• Guide to Childcare in Tennessee and Finding a Program in Knoxville

• Guide to the U.S. School System and Enrolling Kids in Tennessee Schools - ISSS Public Facing Processes