Requesting Transfer Out

Owned by Brian Todd
Last updated: Apr 25, 2024 by Elizabeth Clevenger
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We would really like for you to continue studying at the University of Tennessee! But, in some cases, students need to transfer. Please follow these steps to request that your SEVIS record be transferred to another University in the United States. Note: you will need your admission letter for the new University to complete this form.

1. Login to iVols

Login to the iVols portal at https://ivols.utk.edu with your Net ID and password.

2. Locate the Transfer Out Request

Locate the Transfer Out Request found in the “F-1 Student Services” office.

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3. Complete the Transfer Out request

Fill out and submit the Transfer Out Request form.

Provide Information about your new University:

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Provide the last date of enrollment at the University of Tennessee. This should be the final day of classes of your final semester of enrollment. Then locate the start date at your new school on your admission letter.

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If you are not currently participating in Optional Practical Training (OPT), answer “No” in the next section. If you don’t know if you are on OPT or don’t know what OPT is, then you can mark “No” as well.

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If you are currently participating in OPT, answer “Yes”. A “yes” answer generates two additional questions. Please indicate your term of graduation from UT and your expected final day of employment. Note: you can no longer work on OPT once your SEVIS record is transferred from UT to your new University.

Upload your admission letter, explain in 2-3 sentences your reason for transferring and indicate your SEVIS transfer out date. This date should be after you have finished all courses and on campus employment at UT.

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4. Submit your transfer out request

Certify that you give permission to transfer your record and click the submit button.

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After you submit the request, ISSS will review your request. You will receive an email confirming when we approve your request. In some cases, we will transfer your SEVIS record immediately. In other cases, we will schedule your SEVIS record to be transferred later.

If you have any questions about how to complete this process, please contact an ISSS advisor.