F-1 and J-1 Students
This information is intended for campus staff working with international degree-seeking and Exchange Abroad Program EAP reciprocity students.
Forms Requiring Advisor Signatures
- F-1 Optional Practical Training
- F-1 Curricular Practical Training
- J-1 On-Campus Employment
- J-1 Academic Training
- Extension of Program
- Filing Fee
- UG Final Semester Reduced Course Load
- Reduced Enrollment Request
Hiring and Paying International Students
Advisor Toolkit: Information and Resources
- Advising International UG Students [pdf]
- Withdrawal Process for International Students
- Dropping Below Full-time Enrollment:
Effects on Nonimmigrant Status - F-1 Employment Overview
- J-1 Employment Overview
- F-1 Regulations
- J-1 Regulations
- English as Second Language Resources
- International Student Enrollment Stats at UCB
- BIO's Role in Assisting UCB International Students: A Primer(ppt)
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Past Workshop Presentations for Staff [ppt]
View the presentations from our workshops.
- Advising International UG Students [pdf]
- Archived Advising International UG Students Livestream Broadcast
- Working Together to Support Students' Well-Being
- Overview of the Most Common Student Requests (& forms)
- Creating Your Cross-Campus Network
- Promoting International Student Success:
Campus-Wide Advising Strategies - International Students' Admissions and Arrivals
- Supporting Students' First Year Experiences
- Hiring and Paying International Students
- What International Students Need: Results of Assessment
Academic Integrity Tips from the Student Advocate Office (SAO)




