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Preparing for Graduation

Program Completion

Information about the options available to F-1 and J-1 students after completing a program at UC San Diego.

Grace Periods

Information about the J-1 30-day grace period and the F-1 60-day grace period following program completion.

Transfer SEVIS Record to New School

Information about the eligibility for and process of transferring a SEVIS record from UC San Diego to a new institution.

Resources for UC San Diego Alumni

A collection of resources available to the international student alumni of UC San Diego.

F-1 Employment after Graduation

Information about applying for Optional Practical Training (OPT), post-completion work authorization for F-1 students.

J-1 Employment after Graduation

Information about applying for Academic Training (AT), post-completion work authorization for J-1 students.