Current International Students
We’re so glad you’re here! Find everything you need to succeed at MSOE and in Milwaukee.
Traveling to a new country to obtain an education offers so many new and exciting opportunities. It also comes with challenges and questions. We are here to provide you with the resources you need to succeed and answer any questions you may have. If you do not find the information you need below, please contact the Multicultural Affairs Department.
Immigration Resources
- Know Your Designated School Officials (DSOs)
- Maintaining a Full-Time Course Load and Requesting a Reduced Course Load (RCL)
- Traveling Requirements
- Change of Address Reporting
- Taking a Leave of Absence & Returning to MSOE (Outside of the US)
- Program Extensions
- SEVIS Transfers
- Program Changes
- I20 Termination & Re-gaining F-1 Status
- Post-Graduation Options
Working in the U.S. Resources
- On-Campus Employment and Getting a Social Security Number (SSN)
- Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
- Optional Practical Training (OPT)
- STEM OPT Extension
- International Student Success Stories
- Taxes
- Career Connections Center
- Sponsorship-Related Questions: Internship Program, Co-Op Program, and Post-Graduation Employment
- On-Campus and Off-Campus Employment: Work During Authorized Vacation Periods