Program Extension

A program extension is required if you cannot complete your program of study by the program end date printed on your I-20.

You can start a program extension request on the International Student Portal.

Rules

Your program extension request must be approved before your program end date. Submit your program extension request as early as possible. Requests made at the last minute may not be accepted.
Program extensions will only be given for:
- Compelling Academic Reasons (detailed by an academic advisor)
- Documented Medical Reasons
Delays caused by academic probation or suspension are not acceptable reasons for program extensions.

Have you been making academic progress towards your program of study?
Do you have any type of registration hold?
Did you add/change a major/minor? When was the effective start of the new program of study?
How many extra quarters do you require? Anything more than one quarter will incur increased scrutiny.
Did you follow an academic plan? Failure to adhere to your academic plan or not having a plan is not a compelling reason for extension.
Have you been on academic probation?
Did you fail required courses in a previous quarter? How many? Have you made an attempt to retake them? Did you use summer quarter to catch up?
Did you get advice from your academic advisor?
Do you have a current academic plan to remain in a full course load?
Have you received a program extension in the past? It is unlikely a compelling reason can be given for a second extension.