ISSS Calendar for Academic Year 24/25
- William Vittetoe
- Elizabeth Clevenger
This is a calendar of important dates for International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS). This includes compliance deadlines, immigration filing deadlines, semester dates, and workshops.
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International Student (F-1 and J-1) Dates
Fall Semester | ||
Date | Description | Type of Deadline |
August 17, 2024 | Mandatory Immigration Orientation (start of program) | Compliance Deadline and I-20 Issuance Date |
August 19, 2024 | Start of Classes (initial session date) | Compliance Deadline and I-20 Registration Date |
September 3, 2024 | Deadline for Full-Time Enrollment and Fall Deferrals | Compliance Deadline |
September 18, 2024 | Last day for Fall Students to Physically Arrive and Check In | Compliance Deadline |
September 12, 2024 | Filing of OPT Applications with USCIS open for Students Graduating in Fall 2024 (ISSS cannot Guarantee USCIS Acceptance of OPT Applications) | USCIS Filing Deadline |
October 7, 2024 | Last Day for Students Graduating in Summer 2024 to file a complete OPT Application with USCIS (Earlier Submission Recommended; ISSS cannot Guarantee USCIS Acceptance of OPT Applications) | USCIS Filing Deadline |
December 11, 2024 | End of Fall (end session date) and Extension Deadline | Compliance Deadline and I-20 Registration Date |
Spring Semester | ||
Date | Description | Type of Deadline |
January 17, 2025 | Mandatory Immigration Orientation (start of program) | Compliance Deadline and I-20 Issuance Date |
January 21, 2025 | Start of Classes (initial session date) | Compliance Deadline and I-20 Registration Date |
February 4, 2025 | Deadline for Full-Time Enrollment and Spring Deferrals | Compliance Deadline |
February 9, 2025 | Last Day for Students Graduating in Fall 2024 to file a complete OPT Application with USCIS (Earlier Submission Recommended; ISSS cannot Guarantee USCIS Acceptance of OPT Applications) | USCIS Filing Deadline |
February 20, 2025 | Last day for Fall Students to Physically Arrive and Check In | Compliance Deadline |
March 16, 2025 | Filing of OPT Applications with USCIS open for Students Graduating in Spring 2025 (ISSS cannot Guarantee USCIS Acceptance of OPT Applications) | USCIS Filing Deadline |
May 15, 2025 | End of Fall (end session date) and Extension Deadline | Compliance Deadline and I-20 Registration Date |
Summer Semester | ||
Date | Description | Type of Deadline |
June 20, 2025 | Mandatory Immigration Orientation (start of program) | Compliance Deadline and I-20 Issuance Date |
June 13, 2025 | Filing of OPT Applications with USCIS open for Students Graduating in Summer 2025 (ISSS cannot Guarantee USCIS Acceptance of OPT Applications) | USCIS Filing Deadline |
June 23, 2025 | Start of Classes (initial session date) | Compliance Deadline and I-20 Registration Date |
July 7, 2025 | Deadline for Full-Time Enrollment and Summer Deferrals | Compliance Deadline |
July 7, 2025 | Mandatory Immigration Orientation (start of program) for Session II | Compliance Deadline and I-20 Issuance Date |
July 8, 2025 | Summer Session II Start of Classes (initial session date) | Compliance Deadline and I-20 Registration Date |
July 14, 2025 | Last Day for Students Graduating in Spring 2025 to file a complete OPT Application with USCIS (Earlier Submission Recommended; ISSS cannot Guarantee USCIS Acceptance of OPT Applications) | USCIS Filing Deadline |
July 21, 2025 | Deadline for Summer Session II Full-Time Enrollment and Deferrals | Compliance Deadline |
July 23, 2025 | Last day for Fall Students to Physically Arrive and Check In | Compliance Deadline |
August 12, 2025 | End of Fall (end session date) and Extension Deadline | Compliance Deadline and I-20 Registration Date |
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International Scholar, Staff, Faculty, Researcher, and Post-Doc Dates
Fall Semester | ||
Date | Description | Type of Deadline |
August 2nd, 2024 at 3pm in the International House | Meet and Greet for International Staff, Faculty, Post-docs, and Researchers | Optional Engagement for J-1 Exchange Visitors and H-1B Staff, Faculty, Post-docs, and Researchers |
September 6, 2024 at 3pm in the International House | Meet and Greet for International Staff, Faculty, Post-docs, and Researchers | Optional Engagement for J-1 Exchange Visitors and H-1B Staff, Faculty, Post-docs, and Researchers |
October 4, 2024 at 3pm in the International House | Meet and Greet for International Staff, Faculty, Post-docs, and Researchers | Optional Engagement for J-1 Exchange Visitors and H-1B Staff, Faculty, Post-docs, and Researchers |
November 1, 2024 | Deadline for Complete H-1B Submission for Spring without Penalty | $500 Fee Penalty Deadline |
November 1, 2024 at 3pm in the International House | Meet and Greet for International Staff, Faculty, Post-docs, and Researchers | Optional Engagement for J-1 Exchange Visitors and H-1B Staff, Faculty, Post-docs, and Researchers |
December 6, 2024 at 3pm in the International House | Meet and Greet for International Staff, Faculty, Post-docs, and Researchers | Optional Engagement for J-1 Exchange Visitors and H-1B Staff, Faculty, Post-docs, and Researchers |
Spring Semester | ||
Date | Description | Type of Deadline |
February 7, 2025 at 3pm in the International House | Meet and Greet for International Staff, Faculty, Post-docs, and Researchers | Optional Engagement for J-1 Exchange Visitors and H-1B Staff, Faculty, Post-docs, and Researchers |
March 7, 2025 at 3pm in the International House | Meet and Greet for International Staff, Faculty, Post-docs, and Researchers | Optional Engagement for J-1 Exchange Visitors and H-1B Staff, Faculty, Post-docs, and Researchers |
April 4, 2025 at 3pm in the International House | Meet and Greet for International Staff, Faculty, Post-docs, and Researchers | Optional Engagement for J-1 Exchange Visitors and H-1B Staff, Faculty, Post-docs, and Researchers |
May 2, 2025 at 3pm in the International House | Meet and Greet for International Staff, Faculty, Post-docs, and Researchers | Optional Engagement for J-1 Exchange Visitors and H-1B Staff, Faculty, Post-docs, and Researchers |
Summer Semester | ||
Date | Description | Type of Deadline |
June 1, 2025 | Deadline for Complete H-1B Submission for Spring without Penalty | $500 Fee Penalty Deadline |
June 6, 2025 at 3pm in the International House | Meet and Greet for International Staff, Faculty, Post-docs, and Researchers | Optional Engagement for J-1 Exchange Visitors and H-1B Staff, Faculty, Post-docs, and Researchers |
July 11, 2025 at 3pm in the International House | Meet and Greet for International Staff, Faculty, Post-docs, and Researchers | Optional Engagement for J-1 Exchange Visitors and H-1B Staff, Faculty, Post-docs, and Researchers |
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Training Workshops for Students
Fall Semester | ||
Date | Description | Target Audience |
September 4, 2024 at 3pm in the International House | Planning for the Future: Post-Graduation Visa Workshop for International Students | F-1 and J-1 Students |
November 6, 2024 at 3pm in the International House | Tax Workshop: the Basics of Non-Resident Taxes for Students | F-1 and J-1 Students |
Spring Semester | ||
February 20, 2025 at 3pm in the International House | Planning for the Future: Post-Graduation Visa Workshop for International Students | F-1 and J-1 Students |
February 27, 2025 at 3pm in the International House | Tax Workshop: the Basics of Non-Resident Taxes for Students | F-1 and J-1 Students |
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Training Workshops for University of Tennessee Departments
Summer 2024 Semester | ||
Date | Description | Target Audience |
July 17, 2024 at 3pm (online) | Exchange Visitor and Employment-Based Visa Sponsorship Training | Stakeholders Hiring or Sponsoring J-1 Exchange Visitors, H-1B visas, and Permanent Residency |
Fall 2024 Semester | ||
Date | Description | Target Audience |
November 14, 2024 at 2:30pm (online) | Exchange Visitor and Employment-Based Visa Sponsorship Training | Stakeholders Hiring or Sponsoring J-1 Exchange Visitors, H-1B visas, and Permanent Residency |
Spring 2025 Semester | ||
Date | Description | Target Audience |
March 13, 2025 at 3pm (online) | Exchange Visitor and Employment-Based Visa Sponsorship Training | Stakeholders Hiring or Sponsoring J-1 Exchange Visitors, H-1B visas, and Permanent Residency |
Summer 2025 Semester | ||
Date | Description | Target Audience |
July 16, 2025 at 3pm (online) | Exchange Visitor and Employment-Based Visa Sponsorship Training | Stakeholders Hiring or Sponsoring J-1 Exchange Visitors, H-1B visas, and Permanent Residency |
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English Language Institute (ELI) Dates
Fall Session I | ||
Date | Description | Type of Deadline |
August 12, 2024 | ELI Mandatory Orientation (start of program date) | Compliance Deadline and I-20 Issuance Date |
August 14, 2024 | ELI Fall I Start of Classes (initial session date) | Compliance Deadline and I-20 Registration Date |
August 28, 2024 | Deadline for Full-Time Enrollment and ELI Fall I Deferrals | Compliance Deadline |
September 13, 2024 | Last day for Fall Session I Students to Physically Arrive and Check In | Compliance Deadline |
October 4, 2024 | ELI End of Fall I Session (end session date) and Extension Deadline | Compliance Deadline and I-20 Registration Date |
Fall Session II | ||
Date | Description | Type of Deadline |
October 10, 2024 | ELI Mandatory Orientation (start of program date) | Compliance Deadline and I-20 Issuance Date |
October 14, 2024 | ELI Fall II Start of Classes (initial session date) | Compliance Deadline and I-20 Registration Date |
October 28, 2024 | Deadline for Full-Time Enrollment and ELI Fall II Deferrals | Compliance Deadline |
November 9, 2024 | Last day for Fall Session II Students to Physically Arrive and Check In | Compliance Deadline |
December 13, 2024 | ELI End of Fall II Session (end session date) and Extension Deadline | Compliance Deadline and I-20 Registration Date |
Spring Session I | ||
Date | Description | Type of Deadline |
January 15, 2025 | ELI Mandatory Orientation (start of program date) | Compliance Deadline and I-20 Issuance Date |
January 20, 2025 | ELI Spring I Start of Classes (initial session date) | Compliance Deadline and I-20 Registration Date |
February 3, 2025 | Deadline for Full-Time Enrollment and ELI Spring I Deferrals | Compliance Deadline |
February 19, 2025 | Last day for Spring I Students to Physically Arrive and Check In | Compliance Deadline |
March 14, 2025 | ELI End of Spring I Session (end session date) and Extension Deadline | Compliance Deadline and I-20 Registration Date |
Spring Session II | ||
Date | Description | Type of Deadline |
March 24, 2025 | ELI Mandatory Orientation (start of program date) | Compliance Deadline and I-20 Issuance Date |
March 26, 2025 | ELI Spring II Start of Classes (initial session date) | Compliance Deadline and I-20 Registration Date |
April 9, 2025 | Deadline for Full-Time Enrollment and ELI Spring II Deferrals | Compliance Deadline |
April 25, 2025 | Last day for Spring Session II Students to Physically Arrive and Check In | Compliance Deadline |
May 16, 2025 | ELI End of Spring II Session (end session date) and Extension Deadline | Compliance Deadline and I-20 Registration Date |
Summer Session | ||
Date | Description | Type of Deadline |
June 4, 2025 | ELI Mandatory Orientation (start of program date) | Compliance Deadline and I-20 Issuance Date |
June 9, 2024 | ELI Summer Session Start of Classes (initial session date) | Compliance Deadline and I-20 Registration Date |
June 23, 2025 | Deadline for Full-Time Enrollment and ELI Summer Session Deferrals | Compliance Deadline |
July 9, 2025 | Last day for Summer Session Students to Physically Arrive and Check In | Compliance Deadline |
July 31, 2025 | ELI End of Summer Session (end session date) and Extension Deadline | Compliance Deadline and I-20 Registration Date |
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