Travel Request Application
Academic Advisor/Depart Chair Approval Letter Template (PDF)
Whenever F-1 students wish to leave the United States temporarily and return to continue studies at the institution in which they are enrolled, they must secure the necessary documents to permit entry to another country and permit re-entry to the United States.
Students who are going to travel outside of the United States must submit a request to International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) to obtain a travel endorsement from the Designated School Officer (DSO) or Responsible Officer (RO). The endorsement will be made on page 2 of the SEVIS Form I-20 or page 1 of the DS-2019.
Like the United States, other countries have rules and restrictions on who can enter their country, and how. F-1 students who wish to visit their country of citizenship or permanent residence generally will be allowed to enter that country if they hold a valid passport or other travel document issued by that country. For travel into any country other than the home country, students must check with the Embassy of the country they would like to visit to inquire about specific entry procedures.
For additional information, US Department of State provides a link to many foreign embassies in the United States at the following web site: