Confirm that your passport and visa are valid. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months upon date of return to USA.

Request signature of International Programs on page 3 of I-20. Must be signed within the last 6-12 months of re-entering USA. Please allow one week for this service.

Request certification letter from the Office of International Programs, stating that you are currently a full time student at Graceland and your anticipated graduation date. (recommended but not required if applying for visa).

Carry current proof of financial support when you return to the USA or if you are applying for a visa. You may need to get a statement from Financial Aid of your scholarship package and a statement that shows what you will owe for the next term.

Print your registration schedule for the current and/or upcoming academic term. (Recommended but not required)

Take all of the above documents, and I-20 and I-94 card, with you when you leave.

Make an appointment with International Programs at least one week prior to leaving if you will be renewing your F-1 visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad or if you have any other questions or concerns regarding traveling on F-1 status.

Prior to making flight/travel arrangements, make sure you know your final exa m schedule (found in MyGraceland under the Student tab) . Professors will not let you change the exam time for travel arrangements.

Know when you may return to campus before making flight and other arrangements. Students are permitted into the residence halls at specifically posted times after each break. At the beginning of the fall semester students are allowed back on specific days. Please refer to the Graceland Website and the Residence Life Office for questions.

The Shuttle Service is only offered during official breaks of the university or when various student classifications are permitted to return in the fall (i.e. student leaders, athletes, new students, and returning students have different times they are permitted to reside on-campus).