Overview
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This page explains how to F-1 students can submit the required documentation in order to verify the semester of graduation for the purpose of applying for Optional Practical Training if the Form I-20 needs ot be shortened before the student may apply for OPT.following purposes:
Please note, submit Graduation Verification only after you have applied for Graduation. |
Instructions
Log into MyUWF to Access
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the International Graduation Verification
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You must be logged into MyUWF to access the International Student Graduation Verification Form.
Once logged into MyUWF, Search for "International Graduation Verification."
Click click the linked text to open the International Student the International Graduation Verification Form.
Complete The Student Section of the Form
Enter your Academic Advisor's Name and contact email ending in "@uwf.edu". DO NOT use the Navigate email.
You can find your academic advisor in Advising Status in My UWF
Review and confirm your information in the Student Section.
You will need to enter your Major in the highlighted fieldYou will complete the student information portion of the form. See the example below of the student information. Name and UWF ID will autofill. You will need to confirm your academic major. Click Next should be automatically filled.
Submit the Graduation Verification Form
You will skip over the Registrar Section and International Program Section of the form. Select "Next" at the bottom of the form page to submit to move to the electronic signature for the form. You will sign the form electronically
The International Student Graduation Verification form has not been submitted until you see the confirmation screen shown here.
UWF Registrar Review
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After Student submission of the International Student Graduation Verification Form, the remaining sections of the form will be reviewed by the Academic Advisor, Registrar and International Affairs.
The Academic Advisor will review and complete the Academic Advisor Section.
The Registrar will review and complete the Registrar Section.
International
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Affairs will complete the International Affairs Section.
International Programs Affairs will review your form, shorten the Registrar submitted information and take action to update your program end date and issue a new I-20 with an updated end date if necessary. Students should simultaneously review and submit the OPT Start Date Request Form . When International Programs has completed the review and confirmed a new Form I-20 has been issued, they will click next and electronically sign and complete the form. You should maintain communication with International Programs while the form is pending and when it has been completed.
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Follow up with International Affairs
Contact International Affairs at international@uwf.edu if you have questions about the Graduation Verification Process.
Please note that it is important to Please note: It is important to for you to keep all Forms I-20 for your records. You will need them to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT).
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