Services for International Students

Processing of immigration paperwork for Barry’s F-1 and J-1 students.

• Change of status
• Change of major
• Change of name
• Change of address
• Extensions
• I-20s
• DS-2019
• International Student Orientation
• Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
• Optional Practical Training (OPT)
• Severe Economic Hardship
• Letters of Introduction
• Status Letters
• Transfers
• Transfer clearances

Immunization Requirements

Based on the ACHA guidelines for institutional prematriculation immunizations, all students residing in campus housing, and international students attending Barry University on an F-1 or J-1 visa are required to provide proof of two MMR (measles, mumps, Rubella) vaccinations and a tetanus diphtheria and pertussis vaccination (Tdap) in the last 10 years prior to entry into Barry University. The SHC recommends that all registered fulltime student not only receive MMR and Tdap, in addition all students are strongly encouraged to provide a statement of good health and proof of hepatitis B, hepatitis A, Varicella, Meningococcal, annual Influenza vaccinations and PPD screenings prior to attending Barry University.

Immunization records received by the SHC are entered into the university computer system for life long retrieval. Hard copies of vaccinations administered by the staff of the SHC are maintained for seven years in the SHC.

The SHC assists all academic programs by providing those immunizations that are required for academic matriculation and clinical rotations.

Important Immigration Documents

International students and scholars in the U.S. should be aware of the immigration regulations that affect their stay here and should be certain to keep all documents appropriately updated and valid. You should be familiar with the following documents:

• I-20: Issued by an institution or agency with which a student is affiliated. Must be presented to the United States Embassy or Consulate abroad to obtain a visa, and must be presented to border officials in order to enter or reenter the United States.
• Passport: The passport is a government document issued by a student’s country of citizenship.
• Visa: The U.S. visa is a stamp inside a passport that permits a student to enter the United States.
• I-94 Departure Card: The I-94 is a white card that must be completed before passing United States border officials upon entrance to the United States.