Student Requests
International Students can submit a variety of Student Requests directly to the International Student &Scholar Services department online.
To access an existing Student Request, navigate to your go-to your International Student & Scholar Portal Home Page
Social Security Letter
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
Apply for Curricular Practical Training (CPT). You may not begin working until your CPT has been approved by International Student and Scholar Services and you have been issued a CPT I-20. More information about CPT is available on the International Student Portal. Explore Employment Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Apply for the12 Month Optional Practical Training (OPT) benefit. More information about OPT is available on the International Student Portal. Explore Employment Information
Report OPT Employment
Click here to report your OPT employment.
Report NEW STEM OPT Employment
Click here to report a change in your STEM OPT employer OR to add a new employer.
To access an existing Student Request, navigate to your go-to your International Student & Scholar Portal Home Page
Add Dependent Request
F-1 students who would like to bring their spouse or child as an F-2 dependent. Please complete 1 request per dependent.
- Documents Needed:
Change of Funding Request
Update financial support information and have a new Form I-20 issued reflecting the new funding information
Change of Major Request
Update your major and have a new Form I-20 issued reflecting this change. Change of Major Requests can only be processed if you have formally changed your major with your Academic Advisor, and this change is reflected on your WebAdvisor
Change of Program Level Request
Update your program level (i.e. Bachelor's to Master's, etc.) and have a new Form I-20 issued reflecting this change
Additional Online Course Approval Request
Undergraduate or Graduate students seeking permission to enroll in additional online coursesFull-Time Enrollment Equivalency Request
Graduate Students seeking to confirm full-time enrollmentConcurrent Enrollment Request
Taking courses outside of TWU to count towards your full-time enrollment requirements for the semesterProgram Extension Request
Request an extension if you will not complete your program by the current Program End Date listed on your Form I-20, and have a new Form I-20 issued reflecting this changeAcademic Reduced Course Load Request
Apply for a Reduced Course Load related to academic reasonsMedical Reduced Course Load Request
Apply for a Reduced Course Load related to medical reasons
Voluntary Termination of F-1 Status
Submit document to voluntarily terminate your F-1 Status
Social Security Letter
Request an official letter from International Student & Scholar Services to accompany an application for a U.S. Social Security Number
Letter to the Consulate
Request an official letter from International Student & Scholar Services for family or friends that wish to visitLetter of Verification
Request an official letter from International Student & Scholar Services verifying you are in F-1 compliance and good academic standing.
Enrollment & Graduation Verification Letters
Requests for an official letter to verify academic enrollment or graduation are facilitated by the TWU Office of the Registrar. These letters are often requested for potential employers or for family and friends who wish to visit. Be sure to include the following in your request:- Name
- TWU Student ID#
- Type of letter request (enrollment verification OR graduation verification)
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
Apply for Curricular Practical Training (CPT). You may not begin working until your CPT has been approved by International Student and Scholar Services and you have been issued a CPT I-20. More information about CPT is available on the International Student Portal. Explore Employment InformationOptional Practical Training (OPT)
Apply for the12 Month Optional Practical Training (OPT) benefit. More information about OPT is available on the International Student Portal. Explore Employment InformationReport OPT Employment
Click here to report your OPT employment.
STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension
Apply for the 24 Month STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension benefit. You cannot apply for STEM OPT more than 90 days before your current 12 month OPT end date. More information about STEM OPT is available on the International Student Portal. Explore Employment InformationReport NEW STEM OPT Employment
Click here to report a change in your STEM OPT employer OR to add a new employer.