The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) is the internet-based system that maintains accurate and current information on non-immigrant students (F and M visa), exchange visitors (J visa), and their dependents (F-2, M-2, and J-2).
Federal laws and regulations require nonimmigrant students to update their Designated School Official (DSO) in a timely manner with changes to information pertinent to the maintenance of the student’s SEVIS record, noting updates to their:
- Arrival to and departure from High Point University
- Name, phone number, mailing address, or physical address
- Change of Funding
- Discipline record, noting disciplinary action taken by the school as a result of a conviction of a crime
- Academic program or status
- Employment
The Office of Global Education requires students to submit in writing these updates within ten (10) business days.
Keep every I-20 for your permanent record, even after you graduate. Do not discard the old ones, even from previous schools.
Transferring Your SEVIS Record
If you’re entering HPU having already studied at or currently studying at another U.S. institution, you’ll need to transfer your SEVIS record to HPU. Similarly, if you’re transferring out of HPU or if you’re starting a new program of study with another school, you’ll need to transfer your SEVIS record from HPU. Use the forms below to assist you through this process.
- SEVIS Transfer In Form (For students who are entering HPU with a SEVIS record currently maintained by another U.S. institution.)
- SEVIS Transfer Out Form (For students who are transferring out of HPU or have graduated from HPU and need to transfer their SEVIS record to another U.S. institution.)