Withdrawal, Cancellation,

Before you take action to withdraw or cancel your enrollment or if you are dismissed from UC Berkeley, you must inform an international student advisor at the Berkeley International Office office of this change to your student program.

Withdrawal or cancellation without prior Berkeley International Office approval will be reported to SEVIS. Your SEVIS record will thus be terminated and you may lose your lawful F-1 or J-1 status including F-1 and J-1 employment eligibility and benefits.

If informed prior to the withdrawal, the Berkeley International Office office may be able to provide you with a 15-day grace period during which time you would be able to stay lawfully in the U.S. and prepare for departure. If the Berkeley International Office office is not informed prior to the withdrawal, cancellation or dismissal, there is no grace period. Your SEVIS record is terminated and you will lose you lawful F-1 or J-1 status. In this case, you must depart the U.S. immediately.

For further information about withdrawals and cancellations, see the UC Berkeley General Catalog.
For information about returning to UC Berkeley after a withdrawal or cancellation please see the UC Berkeley General Catalog. See also our information for Returning Students.


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