International Education Center

If you are a continuing student in valid F-1 status, you can re-enter the U.S.   

Before traveling into the U.S., you will need the following:

• A Travel Signature for your I-20.
• A Valid F-1 Visa
• A Valid Passport
• Proof of a negative viral COVID-19 test within the 3 days before your flight to the U.S. departs. 
• A Letter of Support issued by SMC
• Copy of New Regulations
• Upon arrival to the U.S, you must complete a seven-day quarantine period

Please Email intled@smc.edu to request a travel signature. The International Education Center will email you a new signed I-20, the letter of support, and a copy of the new regulations. Be sure to have all three documents with you along with a valid passport and F-1 visa when you re-enter the U.S.   

 If you are a new international student seeking to enter the U.S for the spring 2021 semester you can enter the U.S.   

Before traveling into the U.S., you will need the following:

• A New Spring 2021 I-20.
• A Valid F-1 Visa
• A Valid Passport
• A Letter of Support issued by SMC
• Proof of a negative viral COVID-19 test within the 3 days before your flight to the U.S. departs. For more details, please visit the CDC website.   
• Copy of New Regulations
• Upon arrival to the U.S, you must complete a seven-day quarantine period

If you have any additional questions, please contact your Admissions Coach through I-APP. 

We are here to help and support you.  

If you have any questions concerning your current travel restrictions or your F-1 Status, contact the International Education Center using the links below.