Transfer
Getting Started
If you have an active F-1 record at another U.S. institution, you must transfer your F-1 immigration record to UT Dallas in order to become a UT Dallas F-1 student. Review our Transfer In Guide for more details.
Eligibility
- Be admitted to a UT Dallas degree seeking program.
- Have a valid passport, expiring more than 6 months in the future.
- Have sufficient funding to support yourself for one academic year.
As a transfer student you will receive two I-20s:
Transfer Pending I-20
- This I-20 shows you intend to transfer to UT Dallas, but the process is not complete yet. You can use the I-20 to remain in the U.S. or travel internationally.
Transfer Complete I-20
- This I-20 shows your transfer is complete!
- Before your first semester at UT Dallas, you must complete the New Student Check-In process – Report your arrival
- After completing the New Student Check-In, you will receive your Transfer Complete I-20 by Census day of your first semester.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I submit my SEVIS immigration record to UT Dallas?
This is not a document. It is your electronic immigration record in the SEVIS database. Talk to your current school ‘s DSO about their transfer out process. The transfer out process varies by school.
When should I apply for my transfer I-20?
Submit your documents and SEVIS immigration record via iComet before the start of classes. If you are traveling internationally over the summer, submit your documents early enough to re-enter the US with your UT Dallas I-20. You may view the UT Dallas academic calendar to see the semester start date.
Transfer students must begin classes at UT Dallas in the next available semester or within 5 months of the last date of attendance, program completion date on your current form I-20, or the end of the period of authorized OPT, whichever is earlier.
For more information on important deadlines, review the Transfer-In Guide or make an appointment with our prospective student coordinators.
Am I required to take summer classes?
Summer session may be required for students who will transfer to UT Dallas before completing a full academic year (two long semesters).
Do I need a UT Dallas I-20 to register for classes?
You do not need the I-20 to register for classes, but you will need the UT Dallas I-20 to legally attend classes. There may be holds on your account that will prevent you from registering for classes. If you have any negative holds, please reach out to the office that placed the hold. The ISSO cannot remove holds from other offices.
