Transfer-In Students
Students who are admitted to Stony Brook University from another U.S. college, university, high school or language program on F-1 status are considered “transfers” – this refers to the transfer of the student’s SEVIS record from one institution to another. Students in J-1 status can only transfer to Stony Brook if they will continue to pursue the same program objective.
Eligibility:
You are eligible to transfer to Stony Brook University if you are maintaining lawful F-1 / J-1 status, meet all academic requirements for admission and submit additional supplementary documentation necessary for the issuance of an I-20 / DS-2019.
Please Note: Your course of study at Stony Brook must begin during the next available term, or within 5 months of the end of your course of study / OPT participation at your transfer-out school, whichever is earlier. Be advised that each student's case may differ, and Visa and Immigration Services can be contacted for additional guidance.
Transfer-In Procedure
Step 1: Once you are admitted to SBU, have your current/previous International Student Advisor release your SEVIS record to Stony Brook University. Stony Brook cannot issue you an I-20 until your SEVIS record is released.
Step 2: Complete the top portion of the Transfer-In Form, then give it to your current/previous International Student Adviser to complete and fax/email to Stony Brook University.
Step 3: Stony Brook will issue you a Transfer-Pending I-20.
Step 4: Attend the New International Student Orientation and complete the SOLAR Intake form.
Important Note: Students who leave the United States between transfers must use Stony Brook University’s SEVIS Form I-20 when arriving for inspection at the port-of-entry.
