International Students

• Prospective International Students

  Prospective International Students

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  Applying as an International Student

  Step 1: Read the following important information for International (F1) Applicants

  • Important Information for International (F1) Applicants
  • New Estudiantes Internacionales
  • New Estudiantes Internacionales Portuguese

   

  Step 2: Apply to UCNJ

  • Apply to UCNJ

   

  Step 3: Submit an F1 Application to International Students Office

  • Download and Complete the F1 Application
  • Assemble Required Application Documents (listed in application)
    • Affidavit of Support Form for the F1 Application
  • Email Completed Application and Required Documents to international@xgcr.net
• Current International Students

  Current International Students

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  Changing Majors

  F-1 students are required to notify International Services and the Department of Homeland Security when there is a substantive change in the information on your Form I-20 academic programs and/or degree levels. Examples of changes that require notification are: a change in major field; a change in degree level; a change in major field and degree level.

  • Change in Program I-20 Overview and Request Form

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  Practical Training

  Some F-1 students are eligible for practical training, an employment benefit that allows you, as an F-1 student, to gain practical, professional experience in your field of study. There are two types of F-1 practical training: curricular practical training (CPT) and optional practical training (OPT).

  CPT is employment used to satisfy the requirements of a required or elective internship,
  practicum, or fieldwork course. OPT, unlike CPT, does not require you to register for an internship, practicum, or fieldwork course.

  • F-1 Curricular Practical Training Overview and Request Form
  • F-1 Optional Practical Training Overview and Request Form

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  Program Extension

  If you are unable to complete your degree requirements by the completion date specified on your I-20 (item # 5), you must apply for a program extension at least 15 days before but no later than the completion date indicated on the I-20.

  • I-20 Program Extension Overview and Request Form

Frequently Asked Questions for International Students

International Students Contact Information
* Email: International@xgcr.net

Office Hours
Cranford Campus
* Monday – Friday:  8:30am-4:30pm

Elizabeth Campus
* Monday – Friday – 10:00am-4:30pm

UCNJ’s International Advisors are here to answer any of your questions!