Late Arrival Information
New Students
- New students are highly recommended to arrive by the Program Start Date on their I-20 so that they can get settled and attend important orientation events.
- New students should visit https://www.gmu.edu/international/late-arrival for additional important late arrival information.
Returning Students
- Returning students are highly recommended to arrive by the start of classes.
- Returning students who request to arrive late must arrive by the last day to add.
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- If you are continuing studies with the same ACTIVE SEVIS number, you do not need special permission from OIPS. However, you should be aware that you may encounter additional questions at Customs. Make sure you have your valid visa, passport, and I-20 form with valid travel signature. See travel and re-entry for additional information. You should also contact your professors about your plan to arrive late. We recommend that you contact your academic department for any questions about your ability to keep up with your courses.
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- If you are continuing studies with a new initial I-20 and SEVIS number, you need permission from OIPS to arrive late (usually no later than the start of classes).We will need to confirm that you are registered for the appropriate full-time courseload, including enough hybrid and face-to-face requirements and review other requirements. Contact [email protected] for additional information.