This page contains helpful forms and handouts, as well as procedural flowcharts, for new and current international students & scholars, and Rice's Academic Departments.
International Student Admissions Flowchart
Template Letter of Support for Financial Sponsor
Transfer In Form (Incoming transfers from another U.S. institution)
Incoming International Scholar Flowchart
Visiting International Undergraduate Researcher Flowchart
Checklist of Required Documents for DS-2019 (prints two per page)
DS-2019 Request Form, Part I: Scholar Form
DS-2019 Request Form, Part II: Academic Department Form
J-1 Transfer-In Form (Incoming transfers from another U.S. institution)
Understanding J-1 Health Insurance Requirements PowerPoint
J-1 Repeat Participation Bars & 2-Year Home-Country Physical Presence Requirement
Student Extension Request Form
J-1 Student On-Campus Employment Authorization Form
Reduced Course Load (RCL) Authorization Form
RCL Process for Undergraduates Flowchart
RCL Process for Graduate Students Flowchart
Transfer Out Form (Rice students transfering their SEVIS record to another U.S. institution)
J-1 Scholar Extension Form (for Academic Departments)
J-1 Address Update Form for Special Sponsored Groups
J-1 Transfer-Out Form (J-1 scholars transfering their SEVIS record from Rice to another U.S. institution)
Social Security (SSN) Regulations for Students and Scholars
On-Campus Employment Verification Form (for student SSN requests)
F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Tutorial
F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Form for Undergraduates
F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Form for Graduate Students
Online form for electronic CPT request submissions (netID) login required)
F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) Tutorial
F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) Handout with Degree Completion Form
Cover Letter Template for OPT Application
J-1 Academic Training Request Form
J-2 Work Authorization Handout – For the Cover Letter Template, click here
