The International Student Services Office helps F-1 students maintain their immigration status by offering the following services:
- Mandatory F-1 International Student Orientation (offered each term for new F-1 international students)
- Group information sessions for change of status, reinstatement and practical training (scheduled upon request)
- Change of Address
- Change of Major
- Change of Program Level
- Authorization for Reduced Course Load
- Program Extension;
- Transfer
- Signature for Travel
- Change of Status
- Reinstatement
- Full-Time Enrollment Verification
- Opening a Bank Account
- Invitation for Family to Apply for B-2 Visitor Visa
- Obtaining a Social Security Number
- Obtaining a Temporary Visitor Driver's License
- Individual appointments scheduled upon request
Contact Information
Kathy Smid
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 1A07
(630) 942-3328
Email: intlstdt@cod.edu
Regular Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Evening appointments are available upon request.