Current CCSF International Students
Once you enter the United States with a CCSF Form I-20 and F-1 Visa, you are in the United States under F-1 student status. We at the Office of International Programs (OIP) invite you to use this section of the website to assist you in maintaining your F-1 student status while studying with us.
Note: It is your responsibility to regularly check your CCSF student email address for important announcements, communications, and other information from our Office, CCSF, and your instructors.
PLEASE READ THE "IMPORTANT INFORMATION" SECTION AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.
PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MAINTAINING YOUR F-1 STATUS:
Online Forms
All of the following forms below must be submitted online using the appropriate links. Click on the desired form link to complete and submit your form.
Notes
- To request an OIP Verification of Enrollment Letter, Verification of Tuition Costs Letter, Social Security Number (SSN) Letter, or another type of letter, select Letter Request below.
- Social Security Number (SSN) Letter Request Forms are only processed for students who have an on-campus job offer, or for cases in which the student has authorized employment (CPT or OPT).
Forms
Semester Calendar
For CCSF F-1 International Students (Fall 2024)
| Deadline | Description |
|---|---|
| August 17, 2024 |
Instruction begins. First day of instruction for credit and noncredit. Weekend classes begin |
| August 19, 2024 |
Weekday classes begin |
| August 30, 2024 |
Last day to drop FULL-TERM credit course work in order to qualify for 100% full refund of CA resident enrollment fees, international and nonresident student tuition and capital outlay fees. Students are liable for all fees for full-term courses dropped after this date. |
| August 31 - September 2, 2024 | Holiday Labor Day Weekend (No Classes, College Closed) |
| September 6, 2024 |
Last day to add Full-Term credit courses in-person and online using myRAM Portal Last day to drop credit classes without a 'W', no notation will appear on the student's permanent record |
| September 11, 2024 |
Last day to drop, withdraw in order to qualify for 50% refund of international and nonresident student tuition and capital outlay fees |
| September 17, 2024 |
Last day to fulfill the F-1 full-time enrollment requirement for New Fall 2024 semester students (12 units minimum, with 9 out of the 12 units be in-person classes) to maintain your F-1 status. |
| September 27, 2024 |
Last day to fulfill the F-1 full-time enrollment requirement for Continuing Fall 2024 semester students (12 units minimum, with 9 out of the 12 units be in-person classes) to maintain your F-1 status. |
| October 3, 2024 | Last day to file a petition to receive AA/AS Transfer Degrees for students transferring to CSU in Spring 2025 |
| October 15, 2024 |
Professional Development Day (No Classes) |
| October 31, 2024 |
Last day to petition for an Associate in Arts, or an Associate in Science Degree. You must see a counselor before submitting your petition.* Last day to petition for an Award of Achievement or Certificate of Accomplishment |
| October 31, 2024 |
Last day to submit an I-20 Program Extension Request |
| November 11, 2024 |
Veterans Day Holiday (No Classes, College Closed) |
| November 28 - December 1, 2024 |
Thanksgiving Holiday Recess (No Classes, College Closed) |
| December 20, 2024 |
Last day of Fall 2024 semester classes |
| January 8, 2025 |
Fall 2024 grades available on myRAM Portal |
| Check Other General College Important Dates | It is important to check for other general college important dates. Please visit the Important Dates webpage. |
Important Information
While we strive to provide up-to-date and comprehensive information on our website, it is ultimately your responsibility to be aware of the rules and regulations that govern your F-1 student status. As such, ignorance of the rules is not a valid excuse for non-compliance.
If you violate the rules and regulations set forth by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), your F-1 student status may be revoked and you may have to leave the United States immediately.
Please keep yourself informed by regularly checking your CCSF e-mail, our webpage, USCIS announcements, or attending workshops for international students.
You can click on Current Students at the top navigation bar to access the drop-down menu containing information on the rules and regulations that govern your student status while studying with us. There you will find information on such topics like employment possibilities, travel, and how to ensure your immigration documents are up-to-date. You will also find the online forms required by our office for various requests such as letters, health insurance, I-20 travel endorsements, transferring to another school, and reducing your course load.
If you have any questions that are not answered on our webpages, feel free to visit us in person, send us an e-mail, or connect with us via Zoom. You can access our contact information and office hours by clicking on Contact at the top navigation bar.