After Graduation

Per federal Department of Homeland Security regulations, F1 student visa holders can apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) after they complete their US degree.

For more information on OPT, including information on how to apply, please visit our Initial OPT webpage.

Once you complete your degree from WT, you are welcome to apply to a new degree program.

Important Deadlines

Per federal Department of Homeland Security regulations, you must be admitted into and have your I-20 for your new program within 60 days after your degree completion date.

Please be aware of document processing times. Application and I-20 documents are processed in about 5-8 business days.

To Apply for a New Program

1. Login to your Applicant Portal
   
   1. If you have forgotten your username or password, please let us know and we can provide this information to you. Do not create a new account, as this will cause many problems for you.
2. Click on the Application History tab at the top of the page. From here, you can start a new application
3. Submit your new application, including the $90 application fee
4. SUPER IMPORTANT: Once you submit your new application and pay the fee, email us at internationaladmissions@wtamu.edu to notify us that you have submitted a new application.
   1. This will prompt us to review your new application and process any previously submitted documents
   2. If you don't email us, we will not know that you have submitted an application and will not know to process it for you.
5. Submit any program or department-specific documents (for master's/doctoral programs)
6. If admitted, you will need to show new, currently dated financial verification documents with the current I-20 costs for a new I-20
   1. You can submit these through your Applicant Portal

Once you complete your degree at WT, you can apply for a new program at a different US institution.

Important Deadlines

Per federal Department of Homeland Security regulations, you must be admitted into and have your I-20 for your new program within 60 days after your degree completion date.

To Have Your SEVIS Record Transferred to Your New School

Please be sure to review our Transfer Out webpage for information and instructions on how to have us transfer your SEVIS record to your new school.

If you will change your visa type within the US, we strongly recommend obtaining the services of an experienced immigration attorney. Our office is not able to assist students in changing their visa status.

Important Deadlines

Per federal Department of Homeland Security regulations, F1 student visa holders have 60 days after degree completion to take action on their immigration status.

If you will change your visa status, please be sure to start the process within 60 days after your degree completion