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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implemented the web-based Student & Exchange Visitor Information System ("SEVIS") in 2003. Colleges and universities that admit and host international students and scholars on F, J or M visas are required to use SEVIS to issue Forms I-20 and DS-2019 and to inform SEVIS of any change to the student or exchange visitor's personal information or to the program of study or research.
Each international student and scholar will be given a unique SEVIS identification number at the time the initial Form I-20 or Form DS-2019 is issued and can use that SEVIS ID to schedule a visa appointment at a U.S. embassy or consular post.
The meaning of "international student" may vary depending upon the work of a particular office. For purposes of OVIS (Office of Visa and Immigration Services), an international student is an eligible student who requests a student visa form from Dartmouth College. There are two types offered by the College.
To receive a Form I-20, a student must be offered admission by Dartmouth College and officially accept the offer of admission. Contact the Office of Admissions with any questions.
Dartmouth College uses Microsoft Outlook. After admission, you will be sent credentials that you will need to access the iDartmouth portal where you may request the appropriate form for a visa application.
Before a Form I-20 can be produced for an international student who is receiving financial aid, the Office of Financial Aid must generate a final Financial Aid Award Letter for the student. OVIS cannot produce a Form I-20 or DS-2019 until the final Financial Aid Award is received.
International students attending another school or college on an F-1 visa should:
The date of transfer should be discussed with the first school or college as well as with OVIS. Questions concerning the other school or college’s transfer-out process should be directed to that school or college.
Students on post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) must coordinate transfer to Dartmouth to avoid loss of OPT. Questions should be directed to your OVIS advisor.
Questions should be directed to your OVIS advisor.
F-1 and J-1 visa students may not arrive earlier than 30 days before their program start date as shown on their Form I-20 or Form DS-2019.
F-1 students transferring their Form I-20 from a high school or college to Dartmouth may not be limited to the 30-day rule. Please contact OVIS about your specific case.
F-1 students who are going to matriculate but who are on sports teams or otherwise want to enter or transit the U.S. should discuss their plans with OVIS before traveling.
For questions about being met at Boston's Logan Airport, email International Student Programs or call 603-646-2331.