International Transfer to NIU

If you are transferring to NIU from another school, speak with the international student advisor at your current school after you are admitted to NIU. They will need documents to start the transfer process.

NIU admissions will ask that you fill out an NIU Transfer Form as well as provide proof of funding. You will need to contact Undergraduate Admissions or the Graduate School for the form. Once the form and proof of funding is in the hands of admissions and your Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) record has been released, your new I-20 will be produced.

Learn more about transfer requirements for undergraduates.

If You Will Be Entering the U.S. for the First Time

You have two options:

• You can apply for a new visa interview to receive the proper visa to enter the U.S.
• You will have to enter as if you are going to the current school named on your visa and then follow the instructions to transfer your SEVIS record to NIU.

If You Are Already in the U.S.

You do not need to travel as long as your program at NIU starts within five months of the date of SEVIS transfer. If you do travel outside the U.S., you will not be able to re-enter until you are within 30 days of the new program start date on your I-20. If your visa has expired, you will need to apply for a new visa to re-enter as well.