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Transfer SEVIS Record to Harrisburg


This Request is ONLY for Student that are:
  1. already in F1 status (in Initial/Active status only) at another U.S. institution and want to transfer their SEVIS record to HU
  2. admitted to Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Earliest SEVIS Release Date: HU has 3 semesters per year. Your SEVIS record must be released before the start date of the semester you were admitted to. If you release your SEVIS record before the start date of an earlier semester, you will be required to attend that semester instead of the semester you have been admitted to. If you do not attend the next available semester following your SEVIS release date, you will need to depart the U.S. and return with a new Initial I-20.  

Please be sure to work with your current institution to set a release date that complies with these rules. 

Latest SEVIS Release Date: Day before classes begin for your semester of enrollment. Any students whose SEVIS record has not been transferred by this date will be deferred to a future semester.  

Please refer to the Academic Calendar to choose your SEVIS release date HERE

Please see all pre-arrival steps for F1 Transfer students HERE.